2is Red Outs/Smoke
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2is Red Outs/Smoke
Hey everyone, I just recently picked up an 06 is350 in smokey granite mica and I like many others hate the orange on the tail lights. I was wondering if any of you guys have experience doing redouts/smoke on your tail lights? I also heard doing overlays on this model is a pain in the *** due to the amount of curves it has and for this reason I was thinking of taking the VHT spray route.
Also, when I talk about smoke, I'm talking about very lightly smoked - not blacked out. If you guys could post some pics too I'd appreciate it.
Also, when I talk about smoke, I'm talking about very lightly smoked - not blacked out. If you guys could post some pics too I'd appreciate it.
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I used a light coat of plasti dip a long time ago (this was i think 2 coats). they sell a smoke one for lights, but I think a light black looks more appropriate. I have also used VHT night shade in the past, the dip is more user-friendly where you can just wipe it off with a microfiber (doesn't peel when this thin). I know dip is a pretty polarizing topic, just another option.
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I used a light coat of plasti dip a long time ago (this was i think 2 coats). they sell a smoke one for lights, but I think a light black looks more appropriate. I have also used VHT night shade in the past, the dip is more user-friendly where you can just wipe it off with a microfiber (doesn't peel when this thin). I know dip is a pretty polarizing topic, just another option.
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The pre cut vinyl is not a pain in the least. Easy , peasy , lemon squeezy! I editited the pics to make them larger. Shes a little dirty. But I hope this helps.
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I paid like 7.00 off ebay. The vinyl is a little larger than the orange piece of the light. Its designed to where the edges match the lines of the tail light and you wont even notice that its on there at all.
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I definitely think the red gives it a cleaner look, the smoke almost feels as if it's a tuner/rice effect on a lexus. I think I'm gonna go with those. Thanks for the pics, I'm just assuming you used the standard heat gun method? Any advice on how to approach it?
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Thanks for all the opinions, it looks like I'll give the overlay a shot. Now for those who got the overlay, did you guys have any trouble keeping the reverse light clear?
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I just purchased what I assume to be what the others stated as well. Did it have the reverse light cut out or did you need to cut it out once you applied the vinyl?