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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 02:48 AM
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Stupid question about headlights

Hey I was wondering if one could put Color film on the headlight of a 88 camaro or if it would get heated up? Thanks
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 04:06 PM
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Re: Stupid question about headlights

Yes. The darker the color, the more the film will heat up, and thereby heat up the glass of the headlight. It will also significantly reduce the amount of light that gets to the road.
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 10:50 PM
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Re: Stupid question about headlights

You can always coat you headlights with a spray but you will lose a lot of functionality. I would think the film would be hard to keep on due to the amount of heat the lights put off.
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 12:34 AM
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Re: Stupid question about headlights

OK thank you guys.
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Old Feb 1, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Stupid question about headlights

i have clear headlight covers..you could go that route then lay film on those from the inside...
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