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Old 01-19-08, 10:25 AM
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I wish i would have thought to do a write up with pics on this before i started the project, but if anyone is interested i can write one up on how to smoke your tails for 5 bucks.

It's a paint found in hobby shops called Pactra "window tint" for 5 bucks a can, all you do is barely scruff the tail lights up with a dish scrubber (not brillo pad) but the green and yellow one. and spray in thin coats untill it's the shade you want. comes out perfect and is super easy to do. looks AMAZING
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If you can tell the forum how it will be different from the other write-ups, we'll listen.
Old 01-19-08, 07:11 PM
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I used model car window tint, I like it cause, if you don't like it, or it messes up, you can rub it off with alcohol. And it doesn't come off when you wash the car
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any pictures?
Old 01-19-08, 09:06 PM
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i used vht to tint my tail lights and front .... bought the stuff from ebay and it works great .... i shall take pix of it soon .... i didnt go to dark.... on my tail... but i did my headlight ... and then blackhouse them which looks pretty swt...

will take pix
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Iv done it to mine... eaaaasy


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I wonder how good this would look on a black Sc
Old 01-20-08, 10:33 PM
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Mine are painted with 1 part 'dab of black' and 10 parts clear...
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kinda looks good, ill consider the idea of using those
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I created a full writeup and video tutorial on smoking taillights:

http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/How_to_Smoke_Taillights

You can also download the high quality version of this video here (requires WinRar to build):

http://www.mediafire.com/?fhmhpaztzvn Part 1
http://www.mediafire.com/?8zcihnlyo40 Part 2
http://www.mediafire.com/?d2mpzmct9c1 Part 3
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Originally Posted by JDMmuscle
Iv done it to mine... eaaaasy


Even with stock rims makes such a difference when lowered.. I have the same rims, can't wait to install my JIC's. it doesnt look all that bad actually. did you set it up so the rear is higher?
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Originally Posted by toykilla
I created a full writeup and video tutorial on smoking taillights:

http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/How_to_Smoke_Taillights

You can also download the high quality version of this video here (requires WinRar to build):

http://www.mediafire.com/?fhmhpaztzvn Part 1
http://www.mediafire.com/?8zcihnlyo40 Part 2
http://www.mediafire.com/?d2mpzmct9c1 Part 3
thanks man! i might go ahead and do that well see
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Originally Posted by SC30096
Even with stock rims makes such a difference when lowered.. I have the same rims, can't wait to install my JIC's. it doesnt look all that bad actually. did you set it up so the rear is higher?

Yes sir, that is with the front slammed 100% and the rear is only 50%

Now they both sit at a nice 75% drop and the stance is amazing, still get a little rubage and i had to tuck my wireing in my front driverside fender, but yeah


Nothing major, Drop, and blacked out taillights, Simple is the best
Rims shortly and then the outside is done besides maybe a lip lol
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I know this is kind of old. But, how many cans did you use to shade your tails?
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Depends on how dark you smoke it.


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