Smoked/tinted tail lights
03-15-2012, 02:43 PM
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Not really a fan of darkening tail lights because it makes them less visible, perhaps you could incorporate some bright LEDs into the tail light to brighten them back up. I think they sell tinting paint at auto parts.
03-15-2012, 03:15 PM
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And, yes, it does indeed effect the light output.
03-15-2012, 04:48 PM
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Used a can of Niteshade and sprayed about 2-3 layers over the lights. No sanding or clear coating.
I feel like I did the perfect amount. You can tell they're tinted when the lights are off, and when I brake, you can clearly see the nights. Haven't been pulled over yet.
I feel like I did the perfect amount. You can tell they're tinted when the lights are off, and when I brake, you can clearly see the nights. Haven't been pulled over yet.
03-15-2012, 06:39 PM
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I sprayed two coats, and its faded enough to the point where its just a dark haze over my tail lights and my lights are fully visible.
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03-15-2012, 07:11 PM
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I used nightshade, just removed the lights from the car, cleaned them, and sprayed 2 light coats with with approx. 15 minutes between coats. It's one of the easiest things you can do!
03-15-2012, 07:35 PM
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I ordered these today. They'll give a nice clean look to the rear end. I haven't seen anyone else with them...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300674194099?redirect=mobile
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300674194099?redirect=mobile
03-15-2012, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit
I ordered these today. They'll give a nice clean look to the rear end. I haven't seen anyone else with them...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300674194099?redirect=mobile
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300674194099?redirect=mobile
03-15-2012, 11:23 PM
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03-15-2012, 11:24 PM
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Worked for me. VHT Nightshade works great 2 coats tints them but still lets light through, I did my front turn signals with them and you can see them fine in broad daylight.
03-15-2012, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Skyline
Worked for me. VHT Nightshade works great 2 coats tints them but still lets light through, I did my front turn signals with them and you can see them fine in broad daylight.
03-16-2012, 12:18 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys! I'll look further into this nightshade stuff. Saw a black 97+ like mine with the tinted rears and fell in love.
