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Old 11-07-08, 10:07 AM
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Default Green Tint Headlight Housing

I like how on some of the newer Lexus' headlights there is a slight green tint on the chrome housing. Does anybody know of a way to achieve this look? I was thinking of using a greenish/blueish transparent paint or some sort of UV spray paint to achieve the look, but I am not sure how that'll turn out. Do you guys know if anybody has ever tried this before?

Do you see how there's a slight greenish tint on the chrome housing of the LS430 headlights? It's hard to capture the way it looks in pictures, but it looks awesome in person imo.


lemme know if you guys have any ideas to get this look.
Old 11-07-08, 10:39 AM
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I always looks at LS430's and GX470's and notice the tint you're talking about, I think it looks so good because its so subtle. Sorry, but I'm not sure how you would go about replicating the look with an SC, but you may need clear lenses to complete the look.

Old 11-07-08, 06:26 PM
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i was thinkin the same thing..they look so darn sexy!
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Clear lenses are on the way guys. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=387714

To achieve this you must have the SC shroud re-metalized.

You simply bring a sample green tinted shroud, which I have.


To a place like this http://www.vacmet.com/profile.htm

Then they work their majic, and you have a OE looking green tinted shroud.

C'mon guys, that's an easy question.

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i always wanted the 97+ ones to be made by factory with the green ish tint.

and glass! i think that would be the best yet.

glass, the green tint thing, and 97+
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Originally Posted by emoshun
Clear lenses are on the way guys. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=387714

To achieve this you must have the SC shroud re-metalized.

You simply bring a sample green tinted shroud, which I have.


To a place like this http://www.vacmet.com/profile.htm

Then they work their majic, and you have a OE looking green tinted shroud.

C'mon guys, that's an easy question.
Dude, that's probably what I am going to have to do. Are you in the process of getting it done now?
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^ Very soon!
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whats the point
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For the greenz!

You can really see the color difference, as the shroud on the projector and the high beam reflector bowls are pure silver.
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