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Custom car upgrades, Edmonton edition

Install guides, pricing breakdowns, and real world advice for starlight headliners, cab lights, rock lights, ceramic coating, window tint, and everything else we install across Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove and surrounding Alberta communities.

Ceramic window tint film installed on a car in Edmonton, Alberta

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Alberta Window Tint Laws (2026): What's Legal in Edmonton?

A plain English guide to Alberta's window tint rules in 2026: what you can tint, what you cannot, what an out of spec film risks at inspection, and how we install compliant tint.

August 27, 2026 7 min read

Gloss black chrome delete vinyl wrap on window trim of a vehicle in Edmonton

August 27, 2026 6 min read

Chrome Delete in Edmonton: Cost, Options & What Gets Wrapped

Blacking out chrome trim is the cheapest way to modernise a car. Here is what a chrome delete covers in Edmonton, what it costs, and why vinyl beats paint for trim.

RGB rock lights glowing under a side by side UTV on an Alberta trail at night

August 27, 2026 6 min read

Rock Lights for Side-by-Sides, UTVs & Quads in Alberta

Rock lights are not just a truck thing. On a RZR or Can-Am they are a trail safety upgrade. Here is how we build UTV lighting that survives Alberta mud and cold.

Ceramic coated vehicle paint beading water after an Edmonton winter wash

August 27, 2026 6 min read

Is Ceramic Coating Worth It for Alberta Winters?

Salt brine, winter gravel and freeze thaw cycles are the real test for paint in Alberta. Here is what a ceramic coating does, what it does not do, and who should get one.

Fiber optic starlight headliner, also called a star roof, glowing in a vehicle in Edmonton

August 26, 2026 8 min read

How Much Does a Starlight Headliner Cost in Edmonton? (2026 Price Guide)

Transparent 2026 Edmonton pricing for a fiber optic starlight headliner: 400pc from $1,450, 600pc from $1,600, twinkle included, all in quotes with no surprises.

Star roof car interior with fiber optic stars glowing above the front seats

August 24, 2026 7 min read

Is a Starlight Headliner Worth It? Honest Breakdown from Edmonton Installers

We install star roofs every week, so here is the honest answer on whether a starlight headliner is worth the money, who loves it, and who should skip it.

Fiber optic star ceiling installed from behind the headliner board for a clean finish

August 22, 2026 7 min read

Does a Starlight Headliner Damage Your Headliner or Hurt Resale Value?

The honest answer: a proper star roof install is reversible and invisible from the cabin. Cheap pierce through DIY jobs are what damage headliners and resale.

Starlight headliner installed in a Ram 1500 crew cab truck in Edmonton, Alberta

August 20, 2026 7 min read

Starlight Headliners for Trucks: Ram, F-150 & Silverado Installs in Edmonton

Crew cab trucks have the biggest roof canvas in the lot, which changes star count, layout and price. Here is how we build truck star roofs in Alberta.

DIY fiber optic starlight kit components next to a professionally installed star roof

August 18, 2026 7 min read

DIY Starlight Kit vs Professional Install: Real Cost Comparison

We ship DIY kits and we install professionally, so here is the unbiased comparison: what each really costs once you count time, tools and the risk of a redo.

RGB underglow and rock lights glowing under a truck at night in Edmonton, Alberta

August 16, 2026 6 min read

Are Underglow & Rock Lights Legal in Alberta? What Edmonton Drivers Need to Know

Underglow and rock lights are popular in Edmonton, but colour and flashing rules matter. Here is how to build a glow setup that stays street legal in Alberta.

Starlight headliner with twinkle fibre installed in a vehicle in Vancouver, BC

August 14, 2026 6 min read

Starlight Headliner Vancouver BC — Install, Cost & Booking

47Modz now installs starlight headliners across Metro Vancouver — Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Van and more. Here's how booking, pricing and turnaround work in BC.

RGB ambient interior lighting installed in a car dash and doors in Vancouver, BC

August 12, 2026 5 min read

Ambient Interior Lighting in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond & Surrey

Dash, doors and footwells lit in full RGB with about 200 modes — now installed across Metro Vancouver, mobile or in shop.

RGB rock lights glowing under a lifted truck in Vancouver, BC

August 10, 2026 6 min read

Rock Lights & Cab Lights in Vancouver BC — Truck Lighting Guide

Underbody rock lights and OEM style cab lights for trucks across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley — what's legal in BC, what it costs, and how we wire it.

Starlight headliner installed in a vehicle with a panoramic sunroof

July 28, 2026 6 min read

How to Install a Starlight Headliner With a Sunroof (And Why It's Harder)

Sunroof cars are the trickiest starlight headliner installs. Here's how the fibre gets routed around the cassette, how star layout changes, and what it costs.

RGB ambient interior lighting glowing across a car dash, doors and footwells

July 24, 2026 6 min read

Can You Add Ambient Lighting to Any Car? (And What It Costs)

Ambient lighting can be retrofitted into virtually any vehicle. Here's how door, dash and footwell zones are installed, how they're controlled, and what it costs.

RGB LED rock lights glowing under a lifted truck at night

July 20, 2026 5 min read

Are Rock Lights Illegal in Alberta? Canadian Underglow Law Explained

Rock lights aren't banned in Alberta — but colour, flashing and driving with them on are all regulated. Here's what's legal and what will get you ticketed.

Smoked lens OEM style cab roof lights installed across a truck cab

July 16, 2026 5 min read

What Are Cab Lights on a Truck — And Can You Add Them?

Cab lights are the roof marker lights you see on HD trucks. Here's what they're actually for, whether they're required, and how to add them to a half ton.

Custom fiber optic starlight headliner showing hundreds of pinpoint stars

May 20, 2026 7 min read

How Much Does a Starlight Headliner Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)

What you'll actually pay for a custom fiber optic starlight headliner in 2026 — broken down by star count, shooting stars, RGB, and vehicle type.

Starlight headliner with controller and fibre optic LED engine

May 18, 2026 5 min read

Are Starlight Headliners Legal? (And Will They Void Your Warranty?)

The complete legal rundown on fiber optic starlight headliners — driving legality, insurance, warranty, and what inspectors actually look for.

Starlight headliner installed across multiple vehicle types

May 15, 2026 6 min read

Which Vehicles Can Get a Starlight Headliner? (Full Compatibility Guide)

Sedan, SUV, truck, Tesla, or van — here's exactly which vehicles can get a fibre optic starlight headliner installed, and the few that can't.

Custom fiber optic starlight headliner installed in a vehicle in Edmonton

April 15, 2026 6 min read

Starlight Headliners in Edmonton — The Ultimate Custom Car Upgrade

Why a fiber optic starlight headliner is the most requested custom car upgrade in Edmonton — packages, install process, and what makes ours different.

OEM style cab roof lights installed on a truck in Edmonton

April 12, 2026 5 min read

Cab Lights for Trucks in Edmonton — OEM Style Roof Light Installs

Add a clean, factory style cab light setup to your F-150, Silverado, RAM or any truck — installed by 47Modz in Edmonton with sealed wiring and an optional factory function wire in.

Bagged Subaru WRX with red RGB underglow lighting at an Edmonton car meet

April 11, 2026 5 min read

Underglow Lighting in Edmonton — Full Perimeter RGB Glow Installs

Wrap your car, truck, or SUV in a smooth halo of color — full perimeter RGB underglow lighting installed clean and show ready by 47Modz in Edmonton.

RGB rock lights installed under a truck in Edmonton

April 10, 2026 5 min read

Rock Lights in Edmonton — RGB & White LED Underbody Install

Light up the night with a 12-piece rock light install — single colour LED white or full RGB multicoloured, app + remote controlled, fully waterproof and Alberta tested.

RGB ambient interior lighting installed in a vehicle dash and doors in Edmonton

April 8, 2026 5 min read

Ambient Interior Lighting in Edmonton — RGB Fiber Optic Kits

Full RGB control, smooth animations, and a factory clean finish — ambient interior lighting from 47Modz turns any cabin into a modern, premium driving vibe.

RGB sunroof lighting strip installed around a panoramic sunroof in Edmonton

April 5, 2026 4 min read

Sunroof Lighting Strips in Edmonton — RGB Halo Around Your Sunroof

Frame your sunroof with a soft RGB halo — multiple dynamic modes, full colour control, and a clean factory finish. Starting at $350.

Vehicle being ceramic coated in an Edmonton detailing bay

April 3, 2026 5 min read

Ceramic Coating in Edmonton — Long Lasting Paint Protection & Gloss

Multi year hydrophobic protection, deep gloss, and easier washes — professional ceramic coating done right by 47Modz in Edmonton.

Window tinting being applied to a vehicle in Edmonton

March 30, 2026 5 min read

Window Tinting in Edmonton — Premium Ceramic Film with Lifetime Warranty

Premium ceramic window tint that cuts heat, blocks 99% of UV, reduces glare, and adds privacy — with a lifetime warranty against bubbling and peeling.

Vinyl wrap being applied to a vehicle in an Edmonton install bay

March 28, 2026 5 min read

Vinyl Wraps & PPF in Edmonton — Colour Change and Paint Protection

Change your colour, protect your paint, or both — full / partial vinyl wraps and self healing PPF installed by trained wrappers at 47Modz Edmonton.

Aftermarket parts being installed on a vehicle in Edmonton

March 25, 2026 4 min read

Aftermarket Parts Installation in Edmonton — Bring Your Own Parts

Got aftermarket parts you need installed? 47Modz handles interior, exterior, and lighting parts installs across Edmonton — clean wiring, proper finish, mobile or in shop.

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