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Tried to install a tint wrap on Headlight!

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Old 12-11-11, 09:32 AM
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Default Tried to install a tint wrap on Headlight!

So like the title says I tried to install the tint film on my headlight and failed, Does anyone know do I need to heat the tint up, cause that thing would not bend, help is needed. By the way it was from motoringmax.
Old 12-11-11, 09:59 AM
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Use a hair dryer to work the tint, i did it on my fogs on my old is250 before and thats how you stretch and mold it to the lights shape. hope that helps you out.
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heat (hair dryer) will help to soften it, and just need to work / stretch on it to help fit over the headlights
Old 12-11-11, 11:45 AM
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Yep, using a blowdryer and just keep trying to stretch slowly but surely. Since our headlights are very round it's not a simple task so be patient and do it slowly!
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Alright consensus says heat so I ordered another one as its only $7.99 and I already screwed the other one up. Thanks All.
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go slow with the heat. you want to soften it but not burn it (saw it happen before already)
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