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Like most of you I
got sick of waiting for someone to release
smoked side markers, so I figured I would give
Lamin-x a try. Total cost was about $10 and it
took less than 30 minutes. I'll let the photos
speak for themselves, but I'm quite happy with
how it turned out. Still reflects and lights up
orange.
What you need:
- Lamin-X 4x8" film
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
VW TECH BY:
Stanos |
So to do this
yourself, order one Lamin-x universal 4x8" film,
found
here. Props to Lamin-x, it arrived very
quickly via USPS. I went with charcoal, which is
dark but not black, perfect for CSG. |
Cut the film long
ways down the middle will leave just enough to
do both sides.
You can either apply it to each side marker
while on the car, or pop them out to apply. I
popped them out, which is accomplished by
removing the small panel in the front of the
wheel well (on the GTI at least), and then
feeling for a plastic tab at the rear end of the
marker. Pushing this will swing it out; simply
pull off the light harness and remove. |
Once you've got
them off, clean them well, and then apply and
trim the film.
The best way I found to do this was to apply
each strip (starting at one end and squeegee
along the way to avoid air bubbles), then put
them face down and trim around the perimeter
with a sharp knife on a cutting board. Very
simple. Reinsert and enjoy! |
