Just an idea for corner light

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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 02:46 AM
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Just an idea for corner light

i was thinking about clearing the corner but didn't want to rip the headlight out, and just came up with this idea, .. i ordered some ram for my computer and it came with static bag that looked like this... it's chrome and is very reflective, so you really can't see through it unless you put it againt a light source , (like our hearlights),, i really think it's gonna work, do you guys know where i can purchase more of these?? any suggestions??
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 02:59 AM
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same thing as metallic tint

just get some tint and put it on.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 08:03 AM
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your can get them at www.uline.com

Search for static shielding bags - the cheapest ones seem to be item S-5083, they are 2" x 3" and are $15 for 100.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 09:00 AM
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Call up your local mom and pop computer shop and ask them if they have any ferraday cage that they don't need. No point in buying 100 of them for $15.00 when you only need a couple.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 09:04 AM
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btl2000 - actually if you really need just 1 or 2 of any size then call them and ask for samples - if they won't send them to you then PM me your address and i'll call and get you some samples (we have an account with them and don't get charged for samples) and i'll mail them to you.

Let me know if i can help.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 01:01 PM
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Just use some metallic mirror tint.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 02:54 PM
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just buy the tint man it so much better
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 04:45 PM
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Have you tried alluminum foil? They are quite reflective!
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by Davids-TLS
Have you tried alluminum foil? They are quite reflective!
LOL Thanks for the laugh!!
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 08:51 PM
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I had good luck with just putting 35% window tint on the yellow reflector up front and then taking out the yellow factory 1157 and putting in a clear 1157 bulb. Looks 200% better and cost zilch. Hope this helps.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by chuckstl
I had good luck with just putting 35% window tint on the yellow reflector up front and then taking out the yellow factory 1157 and putting in a clear 1157 bulb. Looks 200% better and cost zilch. Hope this helps.
you got it done at a tint shop? or did you do it yourself? does it look clear when it blinks? or can you still see some yellow?
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by chuckstl
I had good luck with just putting 35% window tint on the yellow reflector up front and then taking out the yellow factory 1157 and putting in a clear 1157 bulb. Looks 200% better and cost zilch. Hope this helps.
oh and can you post some pics if you have them? thanx
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 04:00 PM
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BadazzTL the tint on the front yellow reflectors still appears yellow from the side but is isn't so bright as stock - it does't have such a dorky look. The clear 1157's are the best - appear clear from the front but still yellow from the sides. The best part is turning on the dimmers at dusk - the car looks 200% better. No more dumb bright yellow light. The tint on just the yellow part of the tails helps tone it down too.
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 06:02 PM
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MahaRaja did that a while ago...it looked good.
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 06:56 PM
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im not sure i understand what ur doing here. ur putting titn on the outside of the headlight? or ur opening it up and then putting the tint on the orange peice of plastic.... ? can someone please explain. thanks
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by chuckstl
BadazzTL the tint on the front yellow reflectors still appears yellow from the side but is isn't so bright as stock - it does't have such a dorky look. The clear 1157's are the best - appear clear from the front but still yellow from the sides. The best part is turning on the dimmers at dusk - the car looks 200% better. No more dumb bright yellow light. The tint on just the yellow part of the tails helps tone it down too.
oh ok i get it now
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 08:23 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by Shoofin'TL

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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 08:42 PM
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Originally posted by Shoofin'TL

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Old Nov 26, 2001 | 04:07 AM
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Tint shop wouldnt do it for me -- said it wouldnt stick
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