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Old 07-22-2010, 11:56 PM
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Tinted my tail lights, like/dislike?
Took me about an hour and a half. First time doing it. To me they look good :p Opinions appreciated!


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Old 07-22-2010, 11:57 PM
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Too dark for me.
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Originally Posted by Cobaltssdudee
Too dark for me.
Yeah they dried a lot darker than I expected. I only did like 2 layers, but o well.
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Old 07-22-2010, 11:59 PM
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At least they're glossy.
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:04 AM
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i like them man they look good

here pic of when i did mine still same love them

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Old 07-23-2010, 12:07 AM
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They look smooth and even though. Good job
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by stoon_cobalt_colby
i like them man they look good

here pic of when i did mine still same love them

nice i was thinking about keeping the clear part of the reverse ones not tinted but i was running out of time so didnt bother :P

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They look smooth and even though. Good job
thank you!
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:22 AM
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looks good man
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 06'BlacKSS/SC
looks good man
Thank you very much. I think I'm doing it for my friends grand prix soon too now lol
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:30 AM
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lets see a night shot of these wanna see how much light goes through
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looks good, how many coats?
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Old 07-23-2010, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Render2009
lets see a night shot of these wanna see how much light goes through
I'll get one up on Sunday night. I just went up north and didn't take my car lol

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looks good, how many coats?
Just 2 coats
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Menace Kustoms
At least they're glossy.
iiunno, about glossy. OP did you use clear coat?

cuz this is 3 light coats of nightshade and 2 coats of clear...no polishing or wetsanding
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Old 07-23-2010, 01:18 PM
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Yeah I used 2 layers of clear coat
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Old 07-23-2010, 02:11 PM
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hmm, doesnt look like it, cloudy day?
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They look a lil dark but still looks pretty good.
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I think it looks good man, I wanna do that to mine too
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