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Opinions on new Taillight tint mod? Opened lenses.

Old Dec 30, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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Opinions on new Taillight tint mod? Opened lenses.

I originally had the black housing mod, but recently played around and tried a new style that I haven't seen done yet. I opened up the lenses the second time to do chrome housings
on the bottom for better reflection. I had a can of lens tint spray sitting around for a while so I decided to do a moderate tint on the inside lenses, top portion (white pieces). I think it looks really nice, but better
for the corner lights, as it brings out the reflector lines in it. Gives it a cool look, but I don't know if it's my taste? I liked the original look I had (right corner light) but everyone got their own feel. Deciding on doing a video on how to do so, once I get a different set of corner lights because I messed up the left corner light.
Pardon the ugly dull finish as I have to buff them. As a side note for night appearance on light output, not much difference. It's actually very little IMO.





Old Dec 30, 2015 | 03:20 PM
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I like the driver side look better, though I think the red on the outers should match up the inners, I like the dark red to it, looks nice. Maybe make the white slightly tinted
Old Dec 30, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:12 PM
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Both look good to me.

Your tinted version is similar to what I did with mine.
Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RealityCheck
I originally had the black housing mod, but recently played around and tried a new style that I haven't seen done yet. I opened up the lenses the second time to do chrome housings
on the bottom for better reflection. I had a can of lens tint spray sitting around for a while so I decided to do a moderate tint on the inside lenses, top portion (white pieces). I think it looks really nice, but better
for the corner lights, as it brings out the reflector lines in it. Gives it a cool look, but I don't know if it's my taste? I liked the original look I had (right corner light) but everyone got their own feel. Deciding on doing a video on how to do so, once I get a different set of corner lights because I messed up the left corner light.
Pardon the ugly dull finish as I have to buff them. As a side note for night appearance on light output, not much difference. It's actually very little IMO.





I've actually done this a long long time ago but never posted it. I think this actually looks better on a black car. Just my opinion
Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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Ehhhh not sure how I feel about it.
Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:59 PM
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I got the mixed feels as well but in general they do look nice, different style. Might just get the aftermarket smoked tails and leave it at that. I can never make up my mind on the look I want. Inners do match up but look different because they don't have the reflector lines.
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 04:06 AM
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I like the non-tinted version.

Add some chrome bulbs and it'd be very nice.
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 07:06 AM
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Id say do both inner and outer, or neither. Whatever you decide, good job on doing them. Workmanship looks good.
Old Jan 4, 2016 | 06:42 AM
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Thanks! ^
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