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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Tinted tails

Well guys I need some opinions. Tinted the lights yesterday with Nighshades, Applied 2 coats. Are they dark enough or should I apply at least ome more coat? Keep in mind I am trying to avoid getting a ticket.

Old Sep 18, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Your taillights look good.

Police give you tickets for tinted tails. I didn't know that.
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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I don't notice the tint........ on a red car you should leave them like that though, darker cars benefit better from this, light colors don't..
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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I cant tell the difference. I would go darker. I tinted my tails, but I notice that its fading. I plan a redo sometime soon.
Here is an earlier pic:
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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[QUOTE=JoesRedMax]Well guys I need some opinions. Tinted the lights yesterday with Nighshades, Applied 2 coats. Are they dark enough or should I apply at least ome more coat? Keep in mind I am trying to avoid getting a ticket.

I can't tell....any before and after pics.....
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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i notice a difference. w/ red op. i wouldn't go any darker. looks good, but i like the red tails on black or red.
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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don't really notice man. umm i would keep them the way they are because i like the res tail lights with the res op color
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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don't really notice man. umm i would keep them the way they are because i like the red tail lights with the red op color
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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I wouldnt do it IMO they look gay no offense to anyone that has it done just looks so cheap like a pep boys job
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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Cant notice the tint.
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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When I sprayed my tint, it took about 6-7 coats, which didnt make it black, but very very dark, especially in shade. I would put on a few more coats and then cover it with clear coat.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 03:04 AM
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I see a slight difference, mainly in the separation of the sectors of the lights. I'd say a few more coats.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Let it go at the current application. Black tails against the red body is a questionable combo.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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i can tell they are tinted only because i know what the regular ones look like, but to a non 6th gen owner, "looks like yours" says my little bro. if you are going to tint the tails.. tint it.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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I cant tell that theyre tinted at all. I think it would compliment the car since RED and BLACK go together. If my was in red, I would have done the same.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Why darken your lights? I'd rather brighten the lights so that everybody clearly sees me coming..... and going.

It makes no sense when cosmetics gets in the way of safety.
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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where can i order those tinted tail lights?
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PETZUK
Why darken your lights? I'd rather brighten the lights so that everybody clearly sees me coming..... and going.

It makes no sense when cosmetics gets in the way of safety.
I agree 100% i want you to see me stopping long before you need to slam on them brakes and make me spill my coffee.
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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where can i order those tinted tail lights?
Hey maxi --- you use a spray can and paint over the orginal taillights to get the tint look... Your local auto shop will have several brands of it...
Old Sep 21, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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yeah, but i just dont wanna paint them thats why. im looking for one of those tinting black paper that i can just stick it on the tail light. any body have idea where i can get em?

thanks
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I cant tell the difference. I would go darker. I tinted my tails, but I notice that its fading. I plan a redo sometime soon.
Here is an earlier pic:
damn im new to this site, your max by far is the coolest ive seen, question.. would a G35 spoiler fit on a max? your wrx spoiler looks like a g35 spoiler? whas it a direct bolt on or did it require drilling?
Old Oct 1, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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The G35 4 door sedan spoiler is used for this car. The WRX spoiler is basically the same shape as the G35 coupe, but larger. It bolts right on with 4 holes needing to be drilled. In my opinion, its is absolutely the best spoiler for this car.
Old Oct 3, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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I think the red tail on a red OP looks hot on it's own, why tint if it almost matches, tints look better on the darker rides IMO. But hey, your ride, your choice...

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