Experience with Luxe tail light tint

gemini70 · Jun 20, 2017

MULN8R said:
Just put the Luxe tail light tint on my 2014 DD RT. It was not that easy for me. I got the extra piece to practice with and that didn't help. I get a piece half way done and realize it's crooked and is going outside the lines. After pulling the piece off 3 or 4 times for that and bubbles, it got wrinkles in it that wouldn't come out. It's on now and looks okay from a distance, but there has to be a better way.

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Call Luxe, if you have not done so yet (I didn't read forward to see if you did?). They WILL work with you. The guys over there are awesome.

gemini70 · Jun 20, 2017

jkb1116 said:
At least give it a few days. I had some issues with bubbles and a hard crease. I was not pleased with my work, but it ended up laying down flat. Mine are perfect now

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Well, it's been a few days, and it still looks pretty bad. HOWEVER, I called Luxe, and I got to say, those guys are awesome. They are willing to work with me to get me on a new kit, which is their newer style vinyl. Jeff (from Luxe) says the new overlays are thicker, but easier to work with. They also will allow the air bubbles to be released easier using the squeegee to press them out. Also, the new vinyl will not stick to itself like the current style, causing those horrible creases. From a customer service standpoint, those guys are top notch. Hats off to Luxe Auto Concepts.

DurangoFreak · Jun 20, 2017

gemini70 said:
Well, it's been a few days, and it still looks pretty bad. HOWEVER, I called Luxe, and I got to say, those guys are awesome. They are willing to work with me to get me on a new kit, which is their newer style vinyl. Jeff (from Luxe) says the new overlays are thicker, but easier to work with. They also will allow the air bubbles to be released easier using the squeegee to press them out. Also, the new vinyl will not stick to itself like the current style, causing those horrible creases. From a customer service standpoint, those guys are top notch. Hats off to Luxe Auto Concepts.

Go buy a heat gun 30 dollars at harbor freight. I had some bubbles and creases. Hit them with the heat gun and then used my fingers to work it smooth.

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whitedoubleD · Jun 21, 2017

gemini70 said:
Well, it's been a few days, and it still looks pretty bad. HOWEVER, I called Luxe, and I got to say, those guys are awesome. They are willing to work with me to get me on a new kit, which is their newer style vinyl. Jeff (from Luxe) says the new overlays are thicker, but easier to work with. They also will allow the air bubbles to be released easier using the squeegee to press them out. Also, the new vinyl will not stick to itself like the current style, causing those horrible creases. From a customer service standpoint, those guys are top notch. Hats off to Luxe Auto Concepts.

I've had the same horrible experience. I just contacted them with an email. I love the look, from a distance, once you got close you can see the bubbles. Hopefully they'll send me the kit as well.

1BADR/T · Jun 21, 2017

Mbasham said:
Go buy a heat gun 30 dollars at harbor freight. I had some bubbles and creases. Hit them with the heat gun and then used my fingers to work it smooth.

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^^THIS. Heat Gun is a must have for this MOD IMO.

gemini70 · Jun 21, 2017

whitedoubleD said:
I've had the same horrible experience. I just contacted them with an email. I love the look, from a distance, once you got close you can see the bubbles. Hopefully they'll send me the kit as well.

I would suggest either calling them or Facebook Messenger. They are easy to get a hold of, especially over the phone.

gemini70 · Jun 21, 2017

1BADR/T said:
^^THIS. Heat Gun is a must have for this MOD IMO.

I used a hair dryer, and it worked well. However, once it it creased, and actually stuck to itself, it was pretty hard to do anything with it. Once I get the new pieces delivered, I may end up borrowing a heat gun, as opposed to dropping another $30 for something I will use once.

krs · Jun 27, 2017

reading through this thread and I decide to ordered the Luxe tint for my taillight. I have to say it was an easy install compare to lamin-x tint. Patience is the key to install the tint and it nearly took me 2hrs to finish and finish it off with the heat gun.

Now Im in the dilemma about debugging the chrome dodge.

krs · Jun 27, 2017

Hey Patch! You will not regret it! Make that purchase Ill post a pic too... FYI be patience and don't stretch the film when you apply the tint. here a couple of pic. When you do decide to purchase it post up some pic

hwyhound · Jul 2, 2017

I finally installed mine yesterday. Install went well but did not like the look up close.

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hwyhound · Jul 2, 2017

Here's the view

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ORT · Jul 4, 2017

hwyhound said:
I finally installed mine yesterday. Install went well but did not like the look up close.

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I've been thinking about doing this myself. What is it that you didn't like about it?

hwyhound · Jul 4, 2017

It just had a orange peel look up close, not the smooth glass look I had hoped for.

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ORT · Jul 4, 2017

hwyhound said:
It just had a orange peel look up close, not the smooth glass look I had hoped for.

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Did you take any pics of the orange peel? If this is a common occurrence I might opt to spray them instead of using tint.

DurangoFreak · Jul 4, 2017

hwyhound said:
It just had a orange peel look up close, not the smooth glass look I had hoped for.

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Give it time mine looks 100% better after a few weeks in the sun.

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hwyhound · Jul 4, 2017

No pictures up close. I let it set in the sun for a day without change. I tore it off and threw it away. I guess I'm just too picky.

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silverunicorn · Jul 4, 2017

hwyhound said:
It just had a orange peel look up close, not the smooth glass look I had hoped for.

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So it matched the paint

Seiously though Mine smoothed out a whole lot after some time in the sun. I like it. Is it perfect? Nope. Is it cool. Heck heah!

Chris

ORT · Jul 4, 2017

Any of you guys use a heat gun to smooth it out instead of letting it sit in the sun?

mrbrock72 · Jul 14, 2017

I got this installed last weekend. Luxe had a 20% off 4th of July sale so I got it for $40 total. It is a pain to install perfect. The middle pieces are easier. The corner pieces are a real pain to get right. A heat gun definitely helps but it can melt the tint. I wish that you could apply this like regular window tint instead of it being a sticker. It would be alot easier. There is a slight orange peel but it does appear to be smoothing out. The corners have a few very tiny bubbles and creases. Hopefully I wont get pulled over. I had a tinted license plate cover and got pulled over for it so I took it off. Its not too dark so I dont think I will get pulled over. I will get some brighter reverse and brake\turn signal bulbs soon. Overall I love the look and its a great deal for the price. I have already gotten a few compliments. Install it on a cool morning and have plenty of time without any interruptions..

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mrbrock72 · Jul 15, 2017

red October said:
it looks good but how visible is your rear at night when backing up?

I'm looking to get something like this.

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I ordered this blinglights kit over a year ago. It is just a roll of windows tint!. I thought it was pre-cut tint so I never ended up using it.

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