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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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Smoke Tail Light Film Kit

Just found this on ebay:





http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting


I'm not into these too much but i thought that someone here may be interested.

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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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Whether one uses this or some other film brand, the film approach is probably preferable to spray paint, since the film can presumably be removed (if desired) before resale. Personally, I don't find smoked lenses attractive...
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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I don't like that look. I have a black Max and the red tail lights look against the black body of the car.
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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don't like it either...
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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Looks good for shows / meets. I smoke tail lights on my IROC Z in the 80's and got rear ended. Since then, I kinda figure the brighter the tail lights the better.
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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I personally like the look, and it would no doubt look great on my all smoke max, but I just can't bring myself to smoke 'em, given the significant reduction in safety and potential for (warranted) tickets.

Doesn't make sense in a vehicle that has been designed with excellent safety features (e.g. 6-8 air bags, VDC, brake assist, third rear shoulder belt, crash cage, etc.), let alone a basic car.

But thanks for the link, regardless Bob.
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
Just found this on ebay:





http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting


I'm not into these too much but i thought that someone here may be interested.

Bob
I don't like them either and that's really bad photo shop by the way...
(at least show your product in your ad...)
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Not my personal taste.....
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Just does not look right especially on a silver SE, perhaps the film would be more fitting on a black Max. Then again what is the purpose of tail lights if they can barely be seen? That would probably run into an auto insurance issue in the case of an accident...would it not?
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jcberb
Just does not look right especially on a silver SE, perhaps the film would be more fitting on a black Max. Then again what is the purpose of tail lights if they can barely be seen? That would probably run into an auto insurance issue in the case of an accident...would it not?
True...
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Now if the material for the film is something similiar to that little sticker that you get on your windshield received on oil changes that you can peel on and off when desired...then that would not be a bad idea i guess.
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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I like smoked taillights on a black max or dark color. I think a light smoke on the lights would be good because it wont darken the lights so much as to cause an accident but it will still have a some red color left to contrast the body color.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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I would love to see clear altezas for the Max....You would see the cool "rocket cones" better. The film thing is not cool.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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I have been constantly searching for some new tail lights...but have not had any luck as of yet. I had came across a website for a company that does customizes head and tail lights, and now i cannot seem to find them again.

Originally Posted by xorbitman
I would love to see clear altezas for the Max....You would see the cool "rocket cones" better. The film thing is not cool.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xorbitman
I would love to see clear altezas for the Max....You would see the cool "rocket cones" better. The film thing is not cool.
If they look anything like the Altima ones.......not for me. That was the one thing that really turns me off from the Altima.....the altezza look.

I imagine something will come out sooner or later. Some thing different. Some LED ones would look nice. Guess it still comes up to personal taste though.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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it is possible to put a lighter tint on the lense?
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
it is possible to put a lighter tint on the lense?
I checked their website, and yes - you can get either what *they* call the 20% light smoke or the darker 35% smoke film. I like the look (my Max is Blue), and I just might go for the 20%. My windows are already tinted, and I think it looks nice as long as it's a slight smoke. YMMV, of course.

http://www.stickercity.com/store/cus...cat=863&page=1
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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I think 20% is probably the way to go, but I havent seen pics of it.
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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I hear there is a spray on tint called Nite SHades, for tinting light lenses, like ur tail lights. Anyone try it or know where to pick some up. PEP Boys and Autozone didnt have any.
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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I had smoked tails on my eclipse and a cop pulled me over a told me to remove the tinted tails.
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bradshaw46
I checked their website, and yes - you can get either what *they* call the 20% light smoke or the darker 35% smoke film. I like the look (my Max is Blue), and I just might go for the 20%. My windows are already tinted, and I think it looks nice as long as it's a slight smoke. YMMV, of course.

http://www.stickercity.com/store/cus...cat=863&page=1


The lower % number is going to be the darker film. Hence 35 is lightest. 35% of light makes it through it.
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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i want really light tint so cops dont get excited abt my car and make their ticket quota
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