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Old 07-19-11, 04:32 PM
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Default new light tint Idea.. need input

my parents made me take my light tint off because it was too dark (i had them painted), but i really want to do something to my tail lights (not just red them out) so i started messing around with my black tape...

I left the break lights red so maybe my parents would think its ok haha

and sorry about the quality i had to use electrical tape
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Old 07-19-11, 04:35 PM
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Looks better without the tape.
Old 07-19-11, 04:37 PM
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That's original and might look good if you paint them completely black . Interested in seeing what they will look like.
Old 07-19-11, 04:52 PM
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Does it look good up close? What about your turn signals too? Not bad but the stock looks better.
Old 07-19-11, 04:58 PM
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^Maybe he doesn't make turns? haha jk

I think stock looks better ... If you want to do something have you thought of going with a light smoke tint? You can paint or use pre cut film...
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leave it stock
Old 07-19-11, 06:10 PM
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haha i know it looks funny with tape it was kinda a makeshift tinting ha

I am thinking about painting it because it comes out way cleaner and way darker than film i just wanted to do something different that would still be like "somewhat legal" because non of the break lights are covered and my reverse light isnt either..Im going to tape both lights tomorrow so i can see what it would actually look like better.

and dont worry i dont drive with the tape on i took it off right after i took these pictures :P
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Sorry not feeling it all... And what about the turn signals...
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looks ok.... its good to be different
Old 07-19-11, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by iRock
looks ok.... its good to be different
Not always, lol.
Old 07-19-11, 08:49 PM
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This has actually been done before (at least very similar, he painted his tails) by imran4u01:

the thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-pictures.html





Old 07-19-11, 09:08 PM
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just matters if you like it, and if your folks wont ground you for it...lol
Old 07-19-11, 09:30 PM
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I think it doesn't look that good, but it's your ride. Paint those suckers then!
Old 07-19-11, 09:57 PM
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Meh, leave it stock IMO.
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i would leave it stock keep it clean bro the whole murdered out thing is played out anyways lolz


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