JX3...
I ordered Bulk/Uncut pieces (2) 6"X12" for $32 delivered. As stated- shipping WAS NOT cheap... but it WAS fast!
These two sheets tinted:
- Rear running lights (rear clip behind back tires)
- Rear reflectors (inset into the bumper)
- Reverse lights
- Front Running lights (front clip in front of front tires)

You only need ONE more 6" X 12" sheet for the other 2 (brake) lights- each light on the rear will use a 6" X 6" piece of vinyl. The problem is finding this extra sheet.
Knowing now what I didn't then (that this actually IS a good product - IMO), I definately would've ordered differently. I just hate to do a $50+ order upfront without knowing what to expect as far as results.

On a different topic... I also plan on trying to 'smoke' out the rear bow-tie bar on the hatch!!! Think that'd look sweet - the chrome would still shine through - just like the reflectors do on the rear bumper!!!

 

My mustang came from the factory with smoked headlights. The Grand Prix I'm driving now came from the factory with smoked headlights. I like smoked headlights but I guess it's a personal preference.

 

Agreed... personal pref. I had 'em for a while on previous rides (including my '95 GT)... but guess my tastes are changing. Don't get me wrong- I LOVE 'EM!!! Just don't think I'd do 'em again- at least not on the HHR... which is BLACK to begin with.

On another note... HERE IS THE ULTIMATE TRICKED OUT GEAR-HEAD IDEA OF THE DAY!!!!
If your REALLY into the 'retro-rod' thing (which we all are to some degree)- I was- and still am contimplating- going to do this>>>>

Make a template or stensil (from poster board) of the pic below. Take a 6" X 6" piece of the tint- use a very steady hand, and CUT OUT (with an x-acto knife) the image for use on the brake light lens themselves!!!! In other words... where the pic shows chrome, it would be tint. Where the pic shows red... would be red!
Doesn't get much sweeter than that (IMO)...

^^^^^^ Can't get pic to display... it's the only one in my gallery ^^^^^^^^

 

what pic?

 

Heh that would be pretty nifty, ode to the person with the patience to cut it out...



Since you were having issues figured I'd put it up for ya.

 

ahh there it is...damn that looks like a lot of work!

 

CH...for your viewing pleasure.
Final product looks like this.

 

Thanks Deb!!!

 

Nice. Thanks Deb! Is that the darker or lighter film? They are not dark enough for my taste but it looks good none the less.

 

I may be able to make the template and post it to the site for those that are interested... as for cutting it out of the tint- it'd cost some serious money to put in that type of effort for a ride that's not my own. That is, unless SoCal Mike can get one of his wonder shops to mass produce 'em via laser cutting.
Anythings possible if you just have the right tools . Don't think (hand cutting) a mass amount would help my carpal tunnel any .