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bonjyng Jun 16, 2009 08:17 PM

laminx
 
has anybody installed laminx in your head/tail/fog lights? ive used them on my black a4 and they look great. just need an opinion on which color combination looks great on my palladium metallic:

1. clear headlights / yellow fogs
2. yellow headlights / yellow fogs
3. clear headlights / blue fogs
4. gunsmoke headlights / yellow fogs
5. gunsmoke headlights / blue fogs


or if anybody has them already on a palladium metallic, pls post some pics

thank you

defconskylude Jun 16, 2009 09:38 PM

i have blue laminix for the side mirrors
yellow laminix for the fogs
red laminix for the taillights
smoke laminix for the headlight turn signal area

also got blue laminix for a 2nd OEM fogs.

dual fogs lights @ blue and yellow

i have a PMM but havent installed any yet.

boydanger Jun 17, 2009 03:33 AM

not to sound stupid but whats laminx, how does it work, and where do i get it?

bonjyng Jun 17, 2009 10:31 AM

Laminx is laminated protective film for all sorts of screen, lights , etc. Check out lamin-x.com for more details. They already have precut films for our cars.

I'll probably get the gunsmoke headlights and yellow fog lights option

ed_423 Jun 17, 2009 10:39 AM

clear headlights/blue fogs
or gune smoke headlight/blue fogs.

biggamejk Mar 18, 2011 05:34 AM

i just bought lamin-x for my fogs. Quick question, were yours oval or round? My are oval?? but are labelled ac115 which is the product number for the 09+ models.

saucy Mar 18, 2011 08:39 AM

I used Laminx to tint the tails on my old R18. Really easy to apply. I recommend buying it in bulk by size then cutting to the size you need. Some time the precut stuff fits so "just right", that if you are off in the slightest bit, it wont look right.

Mr. NC Mar 18, 2011 09:36 PM

Going for gunsmoke headlights, yellow fogs and gunsmoke tails when I have the time.

ed_423 Mar 18, 2011 11:47 PM

going for yellow tint for front wind shield

mrjohn90 Mar 19, 2011 02:20 AM

I got a palladium metallic with lamin-x yellow fogs and clear headlights. will post pics tomorrow.

TSXV6Guy Mar 19, 2011 06:57 AM


Originally Posted by boydanger (Post 11016622)
not to sound stupid but whats laminx, how does it work, and where do i get it?

I bought my clear ones a year ago and they were exact fit over the fogs. Don't remember if they were oval or not - just dry-fit them and see if you need to trim them a bit.
I remember that the ones I bought for the wife's car's fogs were not the right size and I had to trim them.

mrjohn90 Mar 20, 2011 07:28 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/...72ed667a02.jpg

sorry, rainy day couldnt really get a good pic. will upload more when the weather clears up

Mr. NC Mar 20, 2011 07:36 PM

^ Nice...is the headlight a 2 piece since I see 2 shapes on the Lamin-X website...and how long did this take you/was it hard 2 apply?

mrjohn90 Mar 20, 2011 09:11 PM

oh no, i only lamix-ed my fogs hence the yellowness of it. took me a good 15 minutes to apply only because the cut wasnt perfect. it was actually far too big so i had to trim it down. but i like how it makes my 3000k HIDs look even more yellow, although u cant tell in that pic.

will have a better pic when the weather clears up

Mr. NC Mar 20, 2011 09:32 PM

^^ Sweet yea my 3000k from the vendor here look really light so the Lamin-X should help...they look yellowish-green lol

ed_423 Mar 20, 2011 11:42 PM

your car looks horrible john. pleas, gtfo this forum.

btw, i think i saw you at the mall the other day again LOl

fenlie123 Mar 21, 2011 12:13 AM


Originally Posted by biggamejk (Post 12793779)
i just bought lamin-x for my fogs. Quick question, were yours oval or round? My are oval?? but are labelled ac115 which is the product number for the 09+ models.


thats normal, i got them for my 10 fog lights, they are a little oval. but you can still fit them in .

ecko508 Mar 21, 2011 10:34 AM

i want to get this for my mirrors, how is the visibilty of the optic blue on the side mirrors and what size sheet did you buy? any photos? thanks

biggamejk Mar 21, 2011 09:14 PM

laminx actually made a mistake... because when i test fitted them they left sig. gaps... all sorted, lamin-x said they are sending me the correct product... great customer service

diplamat151 Mar 22, 2011 08:21 PM

Would this melt with hids

mrjohn90 Mar 25, 2011 03:34 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/...6b58bb02b0.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/...3067209810.jpg


nah, hasnt melted for me. had it on for about 6 months already.

pnguyen230 Apr 8, 2011 11:07 AM

I personally use headlightarmor.com

Mr. NC Apr 8, 2011 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by pnguyen230 (Post 12851566)
I personally use headlightarmor.com


Car to share some reviews? I plan on getting Lamin-X but would be nice to see what other options there are out there.

FLYGUY31 Apr 9, 2011 02:16 PM

Can I just laminx my fogs without putting in new bulbs. I want the yellow tint, but don't want to go through all the hassle of switching the bulbs out..will it look ok??

hornyleprechaun Apr 9, 2011 07:26 PM

I have a black wagon. Should I clear my headlights then do gunsmoke headlights, blue or gunsmoke fogs and gunsmoke taillights.

Mr. NC Apr 9, 2011 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by FLYGUY31 (Post 12854140)
Can I just laminx my fogs without putting in new bulbs. I want the yellow tint, but don't want to go through all the hassle of switching the bulbs out..will it look ok??


A couple members here have yellow tint on their foglights, take a look if you like the look, as for light output I'm thinking that with a normal halogen bulb it wont be as "yellow" when its on compared to any1 who put Nokya's or 3000k HID's:2cents:


Originally Posted by hornyleprechaun
I have a black wagon. Should I clear my headlights then do gunsmoke headlights, blue or gunsmoke fos and gunsmoke taillights

Depends on the theme or look you are going with your car. I have seen the 2011 Mazdaspeed3 in red with yellow tint headlights...looks like a dragon it's all personal preference :thumbsup:

hornyleprechaun Apr 9, 2011 07:48 PM

I think the gunsmoke look would look good, especially since I plan to tint my windows.

FLYGUY31 Apr 9, 2011 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by hornyleprechaun (Post 12854663)
I have a black wagon. Should I clear my headlights then do gunsmoke headlights, blue or gunsmoke fogs and gunsmoke taillights.

Thanks...nice avatar!:thumbsup:

Sorry..that was meant for Mr NC

FJY787 Jan 26, 2013 01:32 AM

Nice. Thanks.

odus Jan 26, 2013 08:33 AM

From the dead it rises!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. NC Jan 26, 2013 09:54 AM

Grave digging like a bawse

BobbyC Jan 27, 2013 11:29 AM

I have light smoke laminx on my heads and fogs.
Red vinyl overlay on my tails (much cheaper).

I wouldn't try to install the headlights myself.
I looked at the 4 pieces and knew it was out of my league.
Great stuff though. Very durable.

2snail Jan 27, 2013 11:58 AM

i have the yellow laminx on my fog lights, with the original halogen bulbs. I wanted yellow fogs without having to deal with yellow bulbs. Overall i think it turned out great. I also did the laminx because my fogs were already cracked badly from rock chips. Everytime it rained or I washed the car the fogs would fill with condensation. So far the moisture is reduced but my driver side fog is pretty much beyond repair and the laminx is holding it all together.

At a later point in time I will consider replacing them but for now as long as they are still lighting up I dont really feel it is justified. Ill try to upload some pictures once I complete my brake job.

robpp Jan 27, 2013 05:18 PM

i have the 40mil clear lamin-x on my fogs......

it works fine but I did notice that if you remove your fog you better put it back in the EXACT same place or else the laminx might not line up. they cut it so you can mount it with the bumper ON. but part of the lens is covered by the trim. i took my trim off to paint it and i didnt fit it back exact and the laminx is not in the exact center anymore.

a pic
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...minx_40mil.jpg

opboarding Jan 27, 2013 05:30 PM

I dont see why you would ever want pre-cut clear/tinted vinyl for any of your lights. It stretches a lot (maybe not so much the 40mil like ^) and changes shape with the heat. I feel like it would be way easier to just lay a big sheet over it, and trim the excess, like what they do when wrapping body panels. There is no way I could have gotten a pre-cut piece to fit my taillights when I did them.

Someone enlighten me.

robpp Jan 27, 2013 06:06 PM


Originally Posted by opboarding (Post 14286366)
I dont see why you would ever want pre-cut clear/tinted vinyl for any of your lights. It stretches a lot (maybe not so much the 40mil like ^) and changes shape with the heat. I feel like it would be way easier to just lay a big sheet over it, and trim the excess, like what they do when wrapping body panels. There is no way I could have gotten a pre-cut piece to fit my taillights when I did them.

Someone enlighten me.

maybe cause anything GOOD is not cheap by the sheet.

http://www.csctextiles.com/Strata.htm

I did expect that they would send a piece that covered the WHOLE LENS but then you would need to remove the fog to install it. MOST PEOPLE will not do that.

musty hustla Jan 28, 2013 07:42 AM

I have it on my fogs. I rarely use my fogs so I don't have any melting issues.

BobbyC Jan 28, 2013 09:52 AM

my fogs are usually on at night.
hasnt melted on me yet.


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