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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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thats all on you but i would go with just the clear or none at all
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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Does anyone have pics of Red Clear tail lights with the clear part smoked? And pics of the whole tail light smoked? Post all pics.
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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I have seen the whole taillight tinted BLACK, just enough that light easily shown through. It looked OK, looked just like the plastic blackouts except shinier. Now, lightly tinting the clear portion of the taillights looks very good. I'm too lazy to search for pics right now.


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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 04:50 AM
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I ordered the Paint I should have it by tomorrow. I will be tinting the taillights Friday or Saturday. I will post pics as soon as the project is complete.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Is one can going to be enough for both taillights?
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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I think so, if you are only tinting it a little. Sorry so vague...
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by catatonic
I think so, if you are only tinting it a little. Sorry so vague...
Will one can make it look like the taillights in the pictures you posted?
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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In the post it states that the really dark tinted ones were only 3 coats. Easily one can. One good coat should be enough for a lighter tint. Don't forget to get some clearcoat if you want it to look glossy.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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if u do the whole tail lights the red comes out kinda weird at night
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dawrenn
Thanks. Now I don't know if I want to Black out just the clear part or the whole tail light. Which would look better?
it might be illegal to do the whole red part depending on where u live at
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