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Old 11-15-07, 04:57 PM
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Cool HIDE the orange side-lights!! looks good!

I wanted to try something new so i sprayed black polish on the rear spoiler, and tinted the orange lights on the sides black.. and tintted the windows silver.. i could only attach one pic though, can u plz help me how upload more :S.. anyways.. have a look!
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Old 11-15-07, 05:07 PM
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Much better, I hated the orange reflectors and also sprayed mine black.. Very cheap fix but so much better
Old 11-15-07, 05:11 PM
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The side markers I like, I smoked out my orange lenses also.


but painting the spoiler black I can't say that I like it
Old 11-15-07, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexiss_sc430
but painting the spoiler black I can't say that I like it
Would have been ok if it was a black car
Old 11-15-07, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by aquanuke
Would have been ok if it was a black car
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Old 11-15-07, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by aquanuke
Would have been ok if it was a black car
just wanted to see how it looks its gone now i took it off :P
Old 11-15-07, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sc_lang
just wanted to see how it looks its gone now i took it off :P
If you want to try something different, black out your grill, chrome strips on mirrors, and the roof. On a silver car it should look pretty good.
Old 11-15-07, 08:56 PM
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I hated the orange too. I had mine color matched to the car

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GammaLex, where'd you get those?
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Originally Posted by PVlexus
GammaLex, where'd you get those?
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I hated the orange too. I had mine color matched to the car
He apparently had his body shop custom paint the side markers.
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Regretably no one has replied to your inquiry of how to enclose photos. I have asked. It almost seems like it is a secret not to be shared. There is a section on how to enclose photos but it did not work for me.
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Default wondering about your tint on the side markers...

I have an '02 black SC, I would love to tint out the side markers...what options are there...obviously still need them to work (duh! hahaha) but I love the look...
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Originally Posted by karmann
Regretably no one has replied to your inquiry of how to enclose photos. I have asked. It almost seems like it is a secret not to be shared. There is a section on how to enclose photos but it did not work for me.
Here is a our CL tutorial


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=232724



Originally Posted by top_down1
I have an '02 black SC, I would love to tint out the side markers...what options are there...obviously still need them to work (duh! hahaha) but I love the look...

Go to a site like http://www.rvinyl.com/wrapkits/vinyl...taillights.htm
Order a sheet of the film 12x12, 24x24 ect ect, I’d rather order a sheet because if you ever mess up or would like to reapply it you have some extra. I ordered a sheet of smoke vinyl and red-out vinyl, I smoked out my side marker lights and completely covered my taillights and made them all red. I have had them on the car for a while now and could not be happier. They look fantastic and are not fading or peeling whatsoever.

If you want to see some pictures of my car look below..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=282064

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=284409


What part of Ohio do you live in? My sister and her husband live in Columbus. GO BUCKEYES!!
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Originally Posted by top_down1
I have an '02 black SC, I would love to tint out the side markers...what options are there...obviously still need them to work (duh! hahaha) but I love the look...
I just got a can of that smoke tint spray and gave it about 10 coats to make it as black as possible

If you still want the lenses to be reflective then dont apply too much spray.

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Smile thanks for the quick replies!

You guys rock! Thanks for the advice on the smoke-outs. I'll have to give some thought to how I do it...
FYI, I live in Cincinnati...if the Bengals were doing better, I'd say "who-dey!" but I'll just join you..."GO BUCKS!". Haha, too bad it's sad & not funny...!
I was going to do the LuxLink next, time to call the installers b/c NO WAY am I doing that install...I did the DVD / MP3 / TV combo on mine...but that's just delicate & straight-forward...not like the L-Link install...yikes!
Great looking cars, BTW...very sweet indeed..............!


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