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My smoke is not dark enough, should I overlap my vinyl?

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Old 03-27-08, 08:26 PM
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Default My smoke is not dark enough, should I overlap my vinyl?

I have my tail lights smoked with vinyls but i dont think its dark enough, should i buy another vinyl and over lap it?
Old 03-27-08, 08:29 PM
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going for looks is one thing, but when you compromise the safety of those around you, then thats crossing the line... imo i wouldnt, i WANT ppl to see that im signaling/reversing/braking.
Old 03-27-08, 08:34 PM
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How hard do you want to make it for others to see your car, especially in adverse weather conditions?
Old 03-27-08, 08:35 PM
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I'm with llamaboiz. I find it annoying when you can barely see someone's indicator lights. Imagine you stopped on the freeway and the guy behind you not being able to tell you're braking and slamming into you. Not a pretty picture.
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go for it, i was thinkin about doin it but its hard. our tailights are bright anyway, but i would leave my reverse light unsmoked
Old 03-27-08, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Fiko18
go for it...
lol.... theres always one
Old 03-27-08, 10:47 PM
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let us see how dark is it!! i am applying the smoke vinyl 38% darkness...
Old 03-27-08, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
lol.... theres always one

lol i looked at the line of replies and i'm like damn fine i'll be the one to give him the support
Old 03-27-08, 11:03 PM
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just take the old one and put a darker one..dun overlap it...
Old 03-28-08, 08:38 AM
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I like the smoked look on black cars, but be safe...don't go too dark.
Old 03-28-08, 08:56 AM
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This thread is useless without some pics!
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