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BAD DAB · 08-25-2011, 08:45 AM

Hey Paul SS thanks for the help yesterday. (Hope you didn't think I was calling anybody Big Dummy, I was talking about myself) Again Thanks.

Saint Alban · 08-25-2011, 10:16 AM

I've tinted my brake lights, reverse lights, markers, and DRL's. I didn't do my headlights because, while I was googling around to find pictures of what it may look like after, I ran across a few places where people said not to do it if you have the RS package. Something about the heat of the HID's not being able to dissipate properly and warping and/or cracking the headlamp housing. Now, as far as I know, HID's run cooler than halogens. So, despite me not understanding the logic of how HID's could cause that problem, it was still enough for me not to do it. Now you're making me want to again.

PAUL SS · 08-25-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

Hey Paul SS thanks for the help yesterday. (Hope you didn't think I was calling anybody Big Dummy, I was talking about myself) Again Thanks.

Your welcome. I know you were talking about yourself, I do it all the time.

PAUL SS · 08-25-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Saint Alban

I've tinted my brake lights, reverse lights, markers, and DRL's. I didn't do my headlights because, while I was googling around to find pictures of what it may look like after, I ran across a few places where people said not to do it if you have the RS package. Something about the heat of the HID's not being able to dissipate properly and warping and/or cracking the headlamp housing. Now, as far as I know, HID's run cooler than halogens. So, despite me not understanding the logic of how HID's could cause that problem, it was still enough for me not to do it. Now you're making me want to again.

I am thinking I will have to removethe headlight tint due to local law enforcement request. Most of my driving is during the day anyway so I don't anticipate and problems. But I will keep an eye on them. Thanks for that info.

Sterling · 08-25-2011, 03:18 PM

I remember someone had theirs tinted blue when we met up to go to a show last year. It was light enough with them on... nothing they should get pulled over for. They didn't look like police lights or anything, the tint wasn't dark enough to change the color significantly. Is that what yours is like? His almost just looked like an aftermarket bulb was in there. I didn't know it was tint 'til he told us.

PAUL SS · 08-25-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sterling

I remember someone had theirs tinted blue when we met up to go to a show last year. It was light enough with them on... nothing they should get pulled over for. They didn't look like police lights or anything, the tint wasn't dark enough to change the color significantly. Is that what yours is like? His almost just looked like an aftermarket bulb was in there. I didn't know it was tint 'til he told us.

I think mine are a little darker than the other ones you saw, take a look...

It is a pretty good match to the paint. My wife says "that sure is blue".

cnorgren · 08-25-2011, 05:32 PM

Damn I am loving your light covers!!

PAUL SS · 08-25-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cnorgren

Damn I am loving your light covers!!

Thanks, it is actually vinyl tint. I hope I get to keep them like that. I put it on when I had the fascia off to install the heritage grill.

Vyscera · 08-26-2011, 10:04 AM

The colored tints are easy to use. Always start with a lighter shade because you can just add another layer to darken them. We've used this to color match the odometer or radio read out in a couple silverados.

Camaro2SSRS · 08-26-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PAUL SS

I think mine are a little darker than the other ones you saw, take a look...

It is a pretty good match to the paint. My wife says "that sure is blue".

Yep, it's blue! Actually, I think it looks great.

PAUL SS · 08-26-2011, 03:53 PM

I might have to change out my front turn signal bulbs to clear ones because yellow and blue make...?

08-25-2011, 08:45 AM	#15
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Hey Paul SS thanks for the help yesterday. (Hope you didn't think I was calling anybody Big Dummy, I was talking about myself) Again Thanks. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-25-2011, 03:18 PM	#19
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I remember someone had theirs tinted blue when we met up to go to a show last year. It was light enough with them on... nothing they should get pulled over for. They didn't look like police lights or anything, the tint wasn't dark enough to change the color significantly. Is that what yours is like? His almost just looked like an aftermarket bulb was in there. I didn't know it was tint 'til he told us. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

08-26-2011, 03:53 PM	#25
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I might have to change out my front turn signal bulbs to clear ones because yellow and blue make...? __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

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Saint Alban Drives: '14 Black 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Queens, New York (NY5thGen.com) Posts: 978 View My Garage	I've tinted my brake lights, reverse lights, markers, and DRL's. I didn't do my headlights because, while I was googling around to find pictures of what it may look like after, I ran across a few places where people said not to do it if you have the RS package. Something about the heat of the HID's not being able to dissipate properly and warping and/or cracking the headlamp housing. Now, as far as I know, HID's run cooler than halogens. So, despite me not understanding the logic of how HID's could cause that problem, it was still enough for me not to do it. Now you're making me want to again.

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