DaveGS4

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Ever since I had the Lexus dealer add the factory rear spoiler, I've hated having both the spoiler and interior third brake lights. I was actually surprised when I picked up the car post-install that there wasn't just some plug covering the hole where the interior deck spoiler is located.

Here's a link to a pic of my car I just posted that clearly shows the two lights:

https://www.clublexus.com/cgi-bin/re...d&user=DaveGS4

Long ago, I popped open the deck light and painted over it with liquid electrical tape to black it out, so at least both don't light up.

I know I could replace the rear deck (and actually got prices from Steve to do this), but I have a 10" JL sub sealed box mounted below the deck in the trunk, and I don't want to worry about the dealer screwing up my stereo.

MY QUESTION: For those of you with tint, how much does tinting conceal the interior 3rd light? What % tint is it? Do you have a pic you can post?

Dexter (on this board) got the max tint allowed by NC law and I checked that out this weekend, but since he doen't have the spoiler on, tint over his interior 3rd light is cut and open.

Thanks,
David

GS4Will

dave,

i have thought about this issue long and hard as i will be getting my new gs in a few weeks. if i opt for the nav+ml pkg, then no prob, the spoiler is factory, no rear deck break light.

but for add-on wing spoiler i would do both-the electric tape as you did and tint the rear. if your tint factor is at 15% or below, you can barely see the light(w/no tape). plus, the spoiler height would also act as a barrier on the eye level.

if you choose 35%(medium) tint for the rear, you would prob need the tape on the light to completely black out the annoying light. i would say get whatever tint you like in the first plce, then decide if you still need the tape.

replacing the rear deck for ~$800-1000 is just not cost effective,imo.

will

bitkahuna

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Dave - just wanted to say your car looks awesome.

///MDex

Here's the NC text from

http://www.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/tint/tint_nc.html

You should be able to find yours there too.

The total light transmission of the tinted window must be at least thirty-five percent (35%). A vehicle window that, by use of a light meter approved by the Commissioner, measures a total light transmission of more than thirty-two percent (32%) is conclusively presumed to meet this restriction.


I think my tint is 35% (it allows 35% thru), which when added to any tint in the factory glass, will not keep it from passing at the 32% level.

It's really not dark at all.

Here's the pic Dave is referring to:

Enjoy

DaveGS4

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Thanks for the replies and the compliment (Bit)!

Looks like I'm limited to 35% tint in North Carolina by law... Dex, next time we get together, I need to pay more attention to the tint level inside your car...

I still hate that I'll see the "rear deck appendix" when I look in the rear view mirror. Maybe I'll just tint the mirror too .

Anyone have a good pic of 35% rear window tint on a GS covering the interior 3rd brake light?