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  1. 19-10-2002 10:24 #1
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    Is it legal to smoke headlights? I was considering smoking my headlights and front indicators, but I'm not sure how far to go with it so I don't get pulled. Any help please?

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  3. 19-10-2002 10:49 #2
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    What car's it for mate??

    AFAIK.. it's a bit 'iffy' but, as long as the indicators can be clearly seen during the day you shouldn't have a problem.. As far as headlights go, you're not allowed to alter the reflector (but Halfords do uprated bulbs that'll combat the effect of tinting them - not 'E' marked so, technically, not legal... unlikely to have your bulbs cheked by plod though)
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  4. 19-10-2002 10:51 #3
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    It's a J reg Astra mk3. So if I just spray a bit on to tint it about 30% or something, it would be ok?
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    Also would it still pass it's MOT if I got uprated bulbs as well?

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    They just check for alignment on MOT don't they??
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  7. 19-10-2002 11:00 #6
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    Dunno, let's hope so!
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    Oh... one thing to note... I've heard that tinting spray doesn't work on glass
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    Oh, alright then. Cheers for the help anyway, might still be worth a go!
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    Could always get headlamp protectors and tint them
    Then you can remove them easily if you get probs..
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    Do they actually look any good? I've seen them on the vauxhall website on a vectra and they look alright. And do they cover the indicators as well?

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    They look quite smart... and they cover the indicators too...
    I smoked the oines for my Cav but the job was pretty crappy so they looked a bit poo
    I'm thinking of removing the tint spray and trying to apply film to them instead.. could be a better option
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    Yeah, i was thinking about that too... Anyway, cheers for the help!

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  14. 19-10-2002 15:54 #13
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    I have headlamp protectors on my Vectra, yes they cover the indicators too and mine are slightly modified thus..........

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  15. 19-10-2002 19:09 #14
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    I had some EGR carbon look covers on my MK4 Astra before I got my Coupe lights, they looked rather good and were not that expensive, about £25. Pretty sure they are now availible from Vauxhall dealers, although I got mine from Rossiters.

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