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Old 08-05-2008, 06:36 AM
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yeah, thats what i was thinking after i posted that... i remember reading a review of the spray on stuff which required you to sand down your lights first, which i would rather not do... and what i think i will do is call the guy that i got my windows tinted from and ask him if i could just buy a little bit from him for the rear lights, and do you think i could use that stuff on the reflectors too? or it wouldn't work cuz they aren't a smooth surface?
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 12:03 PM
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Have fun trying to wrap the tint around the curves of the lens. If you have ever tinted before you would know its gonna be a major PITA . You are better off going to ebay and getting the pre-cut stuff. It is made to withstand the elements.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...mZ280251674951

I may be wrong but I think regular window tint would be a waste of time.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 12:54 PM
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I agree with Jason; regular window tint is meant to go inside, not exposed to the elements. That being said, I don't think the curve on the taillights is that bad to make it difficult to apply a sheet of the proper vinyl and trimming to fit. But for the price of that ebay kit, might as well just get that!

As for the reflectors, I don't see why the same stuff wouldn't work on them, too.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 02:32 PM
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Just go with lamin-x its great quality and they come precut.

http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...e93b962ded5b68
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:57 PM
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yeah good call on that jason... i didnt think about the elements of having it being on the outside rather than inside... ill have to check out that stuff when i get back and have a few more minutes on my hand... let me know what you do eMac if you go ahead with anything soon
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 07:05 PM
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It'll probably be a couple weeks (just ordered smoked side reflectors and markers, and next I'll probably do the fogs), but I'll let you know how it goes.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 07:10 PM
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o ok cool... where did u order the reflectors and markers... ECStuning or have you found another place that you would like to let us (in particular me!) all know about?!?!?!
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 07:55 PM
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I got the blinkers here: http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/ind...cPath=2_47_179 for $30 shipped.

The reflectors from an eBay store: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...mZ230277429223 $44.80 shipped.

I'll post pictures when I get them on.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:19 PM
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I wonder how hard the blinkers will be to replace....I like the crystal smoked myself.
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 01:33 AM
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The blinkers are supposed to be real easy... just pop off. I got the crystal smoked, but I'm not actually sure if I'll prefer it to the stock... I think the white looks pretty classy on black.

But the orange reflectors definitely have to go.
 



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