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Post by Paulus17 on Dec 8, 2022 9:12:51 GMT
Paul.. the caps face inwards and slightly down …. my old blue 3 door (2014) 👍🏻  Thanks Bob :TU: |
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Post by davrav on Dec 8, 2022 9:27:10 GMT
You would need to go to a car/van wrapping company Paul. They cut from a downloaded pattern. I know that there are patterns available for the 4.3 but not sure about 4.2.
That being said, the lamps are off the car so a competent wrapper should be able to do it without a pattern. Ask around but make sure they use the 3M Ventureshield material.
Once wrapped you won’t notice the film.
I recently wrapped the lenses on the SLK myself as they are particularly vulnerable to stone chips.
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Post by Paulus17 on Dec 8, 2022 10:22:42 GMT
You would need to go to a car/van wrapping company Paul. They cut from a downloaded pattern. I know that there are patterns available for the 4.3 but not sure about 4.2. That being said, the lamps are off the car so a competent wrapper should be able to do it without a pattern. Ask around but make sure they use the 3M Ventureshield material. Once wrapped you won’t notice the film. I recently wrapped the lenses on the SLK myself as they are particularly vulnerable to stone chips. Ahhh so it's just the thin plastic film David used for wrapping, i thought they were an actual plastic lens cover. So i could do it meself if i get the film before fitting the new headlights? |
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Post by unclebob on Dec 8, 2022 10:54:49 GMT
You would need to go to a car/van wrapping company Paul. They cut from a downloaded pattern. I know that there are patterns available for the 4.3 but not sure about 4.2. That being said, the lamps are off the car so a competent wrapper should be able to do it without a pattern. Ask around but make sure they use the 3M Ventureshield material. Once wrapped you won’t notice the film. I recently wrapped the lenses on the SLK myself as they are particularly vulnerable to stone chips. Ahhh so it's just the thin plastic film David used for wrapping, i thought they were an actual plastic lens cover. So i could do it meself if i get the film before fitting the new headlights? Or see it another way Paul….it’s taken 15 years for them to discolour, so maybe don’t worry about it 😉 |
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Post by clarki on Dec 8, 2022 11:35:19 GMT
Paul.. the caps face inwards and slightly down …. my old blue 3 door (2014) 👍🏻 Is that Biggin Hill Bob. I haven't driven passed for years . That's a great photo. The Hurricane always reminds me of my Grandad, great man, still miss him 😢 |
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Post by davrav on Dec 8, 2022 12:26:22 GMT
Ahhh so it's just the thin plastic film David used for wrapping, i thought they were an actual plastic lens cover. So i could do it meself if i get the film before fitting the new headlights? Or see it another way Paul….it’s taken 15 years for them to discolour, so maybe don’t worry about it 😉 The other advantage of the film is that it protects from stone chips/gravel rash Bob. You would be surprised at the size of stones that have hit the front of my RAV and simply bounced off the film. |
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Post by davrav on Dec 8, 2022 12:31:52 GMT
You would need to go to a car/van wrapping company Paul. They cut from a downloaded pattern. I know that there are patterns available for the 4.3 but not sure about 4.2. That being said, the lamps are off the car so a competent wrapper should be able to do it without a pattern. Ask around but make sure they use the 3M Ventureshield material. Once wrapped you won’t notice the film. I recently wrapped the lenses on the SLK myself as they are particularly vulnerable to stone chips. Ahhh so it's just the thin plastic film David used for wrapping, i thought they were an actual plastic lens cover. So i could do it meself if i get the film before fitting the new headlights? Yes, I'd have thought a fella of your capabilities would be able to do it without too many problems Paul. Watch a few videos of the process. Key is patience, plenty of soapy water and not being afraid to stretch the stuff. Still might be worth checking for wrap installers in your area though - it would be an easy job for them and I doubt they would even need the template as they could 'free cut' from a couple of offcuts. |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 2, 2023 11:20:36 GMT
Mrs P is thinking of having the rear sides and back window tinted darker on the Rav, not sure if she wants the complete privacy tint or just to look darker. Any thoughts on having this done good or bad?
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Post by firemac on Jan 2, 2023 11:41:50 GMT
Mrs P is thinking of having the rear sides and back window tinted darker on the Rav, not sure if she wants the complete privacy tint or just to look darker. Any thoughts on having this done good or bad? I’m always in two minds about window tint. On light coloured cars like silver they look good. On black or dark cars they can make the car look like a van. |
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Post by davrav on Jan 2, 2023 12:12:37 GMT
What is Mrs Ps reasoning Paul?
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 2, 2023 12:40:19 GMT
Mrs P is thinking of having the rear sides and back window tinted darker on the Rav, not sure if she wants the complete privacy tint or just to look darker. Any thoughts on having this done good or bad? I’m always in two minds about window tint. On light coloured cars like silver they look good. On black or dark cars they can make the car look like a van. Same here Jim with me but i do like the darker tint on the Black 3 door but not the complete privacy black. |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 2, 2023 12:45:40 GMT
What is Mrs Ps reasoning Paul? It was on the previous 3 door David which she liked but also for the privacy in the boot as everything is on display such as shopping which we had to leave in the boot when out Christmas shopping if you see what i mean? Plus when we had our grandson in the back the sun was shining right on him and got too warm but mainly would be for the privacy in the boot area. |
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Post by davrav on Jan 2, 2023 12:58:48 GMT
What is Mrs Ps reasoning Paul? It was on the previous 3 door David which she liked but also for the privacy in the boot as everything is on display such as shopping which we had to leave in the boot when out Christmas shopping if you see what i mean? Plus when we had our grandson in the back the sun was shining right on him and got too warm but mainly would be for the privacy in the boot area. Think I'd go for a medium tint in that case Paul. In terms of leaving stuff 'on show', though my RAV came factory tinted, I always carry an old dust sheet to disguise anything that might be visible to anyone who gets up close enough to get their nose on the glass. |
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Post by unclebob on Jan 2, 2023 17:13:02 GMT
This is standard XTR tint, it’s not limo black as you can just see through it .  |
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Post by ravjeff on Jan 2, 2023 22:14:45 GMT
In certain parts of the world some scumbags have taken to breaking the small side windows at the rear of
vehicles so that they can tip the rear seats forward enough to see what is hidden in the "boot"
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