I quite liked the idea of black headlights, a la Brimma :p , but couldn't bring myself to pay nearly £200 for them. I also considered the colour coded grille idea, but had a brainwave instead......

Before:

After:

Oh, and I'm not finished yet..... :no:

Looks quality, I have some optic blue left over, might try it on my grill as well. I also done my lights with the subtle tint.

Not really my thing - just ends up making the headlamps look grubby? :S

But if you like it

I take it you've applied the same film to the grille surround, for a different effect? Or have I got the wrong end of the stick?

That looks excellent!

Was it easy to apply?

it look`s very good but it`s not my thing :no:

rob

Off topic: Is that a Cupra R spliter I see there? Nice. Was it easy enough to fit?

@ Wardy-yep, used it on the grille surround. Loads of colour coded ones about-this works well on this colour as an alternative IMHO.

@oobster: lights were easy enough, the grille was a wee bit fiddly, but a heat gun makes a world of difference.

@willskoda-yes, LCR splitter-needs two vertical 'fins' in centre trimmed a bit, then screw up into the bottom of the bumper. Holes won't be seen should it ever be returned to std.

As a plus side, this stuff is protective against stone chips too.

I do realise it won't suit every car, but I like it with the anthracite.

Could have done with some of that on my foglight as theres a big crack along it after a stone hit :(

Have I missed something here...........................won't that affect the light output of the lamps ???

Nope!

Not that I've noticed, although it does have Xenons.

Not that I've noticed, although it does have Xenons.

It has an aftermarket HID kit is I think what you meant to say :p

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xenons would have headlight washers

I do like the lamin-x, it adds a certain subtle look

Edited 15 February, 201115 yr by matt@theforce

xenons would have headlight washers

Cheers-yep, I know that.

Just wondered was there a difference between HID's and Xenons that I don't know about? AFAIK it's two different names for the same thing.... :wonder:

Loving the look. makes it look very mean and moody.

off topic again but i really like the LCR splitter, you mentioned trimming 2 fins but how did you secure, self tappers etc,

much appreciated

makes it look very mean and moody.

Did someone say mean and moody? Might try the Lamin-X on my tail lights

I like it, looks nice mate

Does anyone have a pic of a silver Octavia with a black grille please?

Edited 15 February, 201115 yr by zeffania

Very nice, cracking idea to use it on the grille, did you go for the subtle tint?

Nice to see a picture of the passion wagon Bryan, I had almost forgotten what it looked like, I mean you haven't posted a picture of it for such a while now!! :p

Did someone say mean and moody? Might try the Lamin-X on my tail lights

Very nice, looks angry

What size kit did you buy to cover them both lads? Keep forgetting to measure the headlights on mine.

off topic again but i really like the LCR splitter, you mentioned trimming 2 fins but how did you secure, self tappers etc,

much appreciated

Yep-self tappers and washers-pretty easy really. I did trim the ends by the arches to get it to sit back far enough.

Might try the Lamin-X on my tail lights

Great mind must think alike :p I've got more Lamin-X on the way for mine-I've already fitted the FL ones, I'm just going to do the 'clear' parts.

Very nice, cracking idea to use it on the grille, did you go for the subtle tint?

Cheers, Lee-yes it is subtle tint.

What size kit did you buy to cover them both lads? Keep forgetting to measure the headlights on mine.

You will need 28" X 12", they're big lights!

that looks the dogs *******s mate , really smart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I like the look of this too although I went the same way as Brimma and love the look of the car now. Of course, it cost a few quid!