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#48270 - 04/11/07 12:27 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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When done correct, the tinted tails have minimal light loss. I don't see anymore than a couple of coats (tack coat and a cover coat), and a final clear coat, should be all that's needed.
I've seen a couple of F-body's going around with tinted tails and I can see their brake lights with no problems, and in the bright sun.
If I had an extra set of tail lights I'd have some tinted tails, done the right way.

I do understand what you guys are saying about the whole safety factor. There's no way I'm going to disagree about anything that doesn't put safety first.
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#48271 - 04/11/07 01:09 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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#48272 - 04/11/07 01:51 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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you've gotta remember, those are altezzas....im wondering about STOCK tail lights
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#48273 - 04/11/07 01:55 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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if all else fails get leds hehe

but i was looking around clubgp the other day and i think i saw a set of stock tinted no issuse
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#48274 - 04/25/07 10:55 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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how would these look on foglights how much do you think it would dim them ... i am also wanting to do my tails... but i want it to be a shiny black i dont want to have it be dull any sugestions??
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#48275 - 04/25/07 10:58 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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i would think a clear coat would make it shiny...
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#48276 - 04/25/07 11:01 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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it also said in here get led's do they make led lights for our tails??
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#48277 - 04/26/07 01:07 AM Re: tinted tail lights?
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If you do'nt overdo it Niteshades workes quite well 2coats and 2 coats of clear,your lights are quite visible with this formula and it gives a nice tint.Chico.
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#48278 - 04/27/07 05:07 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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Would the niteshades work with Headlights as well, and how dark could I get my taillights without it blocking out the light, I think black taillights would look nice with my car as would black head and corner lights....I just don't have the money to buy aftermaket pieces.
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#48279 - 04/27/07 06:09 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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You can get the rears pretty dark and still have some good light output. As for the fronts. The light output is already horrible and you wannna make it worse? Besides I believe since covers are illegal for night use that painting your headlights would be as well.
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#48280 - 04/27/07 07:06 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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Alright good point. Guess I'll just try to scrape up some money for the black headlights and corner lights I saw on ebay or just get the clear corners.
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#48281 - 04/27/07 07:31 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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no one answered.... austin... how did you get your fog lights black because i have a white gp and i think that those black accents make it look sexy
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#48282 - 04/27/07 07:58 PM Re: tinted tail lights?
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Austin did a nice write up on DIY Driving Light Covers cheers
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