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Old 05-18-06, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PinoyBruin
Here is a pic of my red outs. My tails are no longer like this though since I recently smoked them. More pics will come as soon as I pick up my car from K&N.

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Old 05-18-06, 10:33 PM
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Here is a pic of my smoked rears but I am not yet finish because I have not yet put the glossy clear coat. Notice how I left the white unsmoked! There is also one of my smoked fogs but it is so subtle you can hardly tell. I will later take day pics.

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Looks good Sherwin...
Old 05-18-06, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by PinoyBruin
Here is a pic of my smoked rears but I am not yet finish because I have not yet put the glossy clear coat. Notice how I left the white unsmoked! There is also one of my smoked fogs but it is so subtle you can hardly tell. I will later take day pics.

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Where did you get this done? How much? Also, is it removable?
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It's VHT Nite Shades. It was done by me and my friend. Its sprayed on the outside but still needs clear coat. Temporary for about three months before it may permanently be baked into it. Lacquer will take it right out. But I plan on just keeping it like this. It has a nice blood red color, not too dark. It just looks more luxurious in this color IMO.
Old 05-19-06, 03:03 PM
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Here is a before shot of the AeroTect red out:




He is the after pic.

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Originally Posted by PinoyBruin
Here is a pic of my smoked rears but I am not yet finish because I have not yet put the glossy clear coat. Notice how I left the white unsmoked! There is also one of my smoked fogs but it is so subtle you can hardly tell. I will later take day pics.

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to be honest, i think a clearcoat would look tacky and kinda rice, but the matte-ish finish looks really good, i think that you should forget the clearcoat...
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Originally Posted by james6290
to be honest, i think a clearcoat would look tacky and kinda rice, but the matte-ish finish looks really good, i think that you should forget the clearcoat...
disagree...i think the clearcoat is gunna seal it and make it look FINISHED...cant wait...looks awesome
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Originally Posted by Nicelex13
disagree...i think the clearcoat is gunna seal it and make it look FINISHED...cant wait...looks awesome
clearcoats just scream, NOTICE ME too much, the matte finish makes it stand out while at the same time, not pushing it, it is very classy and i think a lexus should be classy...

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well i can get a matte clear coat? should i?
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Originally Posted by PinoyBruin
well i can get a matte clear coat? should i?

YES! clearcoats on smoked tails look very ordinary and ricey and cheap...matte is classy and it does the lexus well...

but can you post some day pics, just so i know the matte is the best, we should see it in light...
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Here are the day pics of my smoked tails. No sort of final coat yet.

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Old 05-22-06, 10:36 AM
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Default Aerotect Blue fog light/red tail light covers

I had decent success with the red over orange on the rear lights, and the blue covers for the front fogs look fantastic. Had more trouble getting a wrinkle free fit in back, but the blur front covers worked perfectly. Posted some pics in the gallery, but don't think they do it justice. Have had several compliments wondering how I got blue lamps. SGM exterior.
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hmmm...? after the day pics, im not sure about my decision...ill think about it
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there is nothing wrong with the stock look. at least its not tacky.


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