Overlay "eyelids" reduce apparent size of headlights

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by ufourya

Here is the indicator on at high noon. The overlay does degrade the amount of light somewhat, but I think it is still visible enough.

Ahh well, you know what that means!! Side mirror indicators =P

[richard schumacher]

It now has a post-coital glaze.

[Goudttocs]

I like it, first ive seen, u have side view? or is it visible from side? thanks & looks good

[ufourya]

This kind of side view?

[Goudttocs]

Originally Posted by ufourya

This kind of side view?

Thats it, I want em. thanks. where did you get them?

[ufourya]

Originally Posted by Goudttocs

Thats it, I want em. thanks. where did you get them?

Well, I made them. I spent some time figuring out what I wanted, cut a template out of lexan (took three tries to get to the present iteration), and used it to cut out the vinyl. These are cut from static cling window tint material available from Home Depot and sold under the name 'Gila'. It does not have any adhesive, as some do, making it much easier to install. If you have ever tried to install overlays whith adhesive, you know how aggravating it can be. I do use the method of installation which wets all the surfaces and use a four inch squeegee covered with a microfiber cloth to apply it. Get all the water out from underneath and let it dry well, and you're good to go. Once dry they may even be polished with something like 3M Ultra-Fine and then waxed or sealed.

You would think they'd come off easily. Once applied and given time to dry thoroughly, they cling tenaciously. I had some similar for the taillights of my previous car - a Scion tC. They stayed on as long as I wanted (over a year). Had to let them dry well before subjecting to pressure washing. They are easily removed when wanted by getting a fingernail under the edge and pulling. they can even be re-applied.

I have had these on for only a week or so and already they have passed the high speed test - shhhhhh.

[sdtundra]

Well now that you mention the Home Depot availability, I'm in. Does the film only come in black?

[ufourya]

Originally Posted by sdtundra

Well now that you mention the Home Depot availability, I'm in. Does the film only come in black?

There were other tints, but I was only looking for black.

I have seen the Gila tints at Advance Auto as well. They had different color tints, with and without adhesive. I looked at what they called 'Limo Tint' and it was lighter than the black I found at HD. They seemed to all be for automobile windows and seemed thinner than what I found at Home Depot as well. As you might guess, they were more expensive than HD.

[sdtundra]

SWEET! I'm going to look tomorrow. I am going to experiment on my lights.

[usbseawolf2000]

I like it! This is something I will look into doing for Spring or Summer, if I decide to keep my black 06.