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Has anyone tinted their taillights???

Old Jan 3, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Has anyone tinted their taillights???

Has anyone tinted their taillights??? Can you provide me with pictures. I just recently removed the orange out of the tail lights and made them red and white. I'd like to tint the red part black a lil bit. Also did you spray the lights yourself or take them to be done professionally? Thanks
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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You can always use VHT Niteshades. 3-4 coats of this stuff and you should be good. Just apply til you get the desired effect.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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3 light coats of niteshades
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Nice!!! And where do u purchase it from??
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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www.custommaxima.com It's a Custom Enterprise affiliate
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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i bought mine from a local parts store
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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i need to get me some of that... what part store you got it from?
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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its called KS Auto...i think its Buffalo only but more regualr stores are carrying it
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Is it sprayed on on the inside or outside?
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Mine are tinted and I have the originals still on there. I will post pics later.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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VHT Niteshades would be sprayed on the outside just like any spray paint.
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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I tinted mine with the nightshades, its on the outside of the lens.

Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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You can also get some Laminex (pretty much removable tint precut to your car headlight and tailight specifications) I believe you can get it from www.stickercity.com my boy with a 6th Gen just got the set for the head and tails for like $100. It is a bit expensive...but just another option if you do not want to paint your lights.
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
I tinted mine with the nightshades, its on the outside of the lens.


Damn thta looks so nice. Where did u purchase your nightshades???
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by laflyer23
Damn thta looks so nice. Where did u purchase your nightshades???

PepBoys should have it.
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
I tinted mine with the nightshades, its on the outside of the lens.

How many coats did you do?
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mxrider52
How many coats did you do?

I dont remember exactly how many, quite a bit though. It was a very slow process though.
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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The amount of coats really depends on how dark you want them.....I would say no less than 2 for anything decent
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
The amount of coats really depends on how dark you want them.....I would say no less than 2 for anything decent

I did quite a bit more then two coats. Light shines fine through them, even passed state inspections with them.
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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i am saying for any decent tint job no less than 2....but put on as much as u want depending on how dark u want them
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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dont mean to get off topic here
hey flava check this out..... i saw this restaurant and i thought of your max...lol

Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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dont mean to get off topic here
hey flava check this out..... i saw this restaurant and i thought of your max...lol


Thats awesome!!
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