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Thinking of tinting tail lights, what do you think?

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Old 11-10-08, 11:12 AM
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Default Thinking of tinting tail lights, what do you think?

I was never a fan of tinted tails, but today I was driving behind a Porsche, which had something similar to what I did with GS in Photoshop. Let me know what you think:



Also, does anyone know if this film can be removed later ?
Old 11-10-08, 11:22 AM
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pls don't do it unless you have a dark color car... Looks too cheap on a Lexus !

Ok, now i see a picture, that looks sick as hell !
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Yep, mine is black, it should match. I'm just not sure If I can remove the film later, in case i wont like it. Don't want to ruin my tails
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looks redneck to me...
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imo, the tinted tails take away from the subtlety of a stock GS. it seems to work well with GS's that have been kitted, lowered, etc. -pretty much things that make the GS noticeable from the jump. again, the most important thing is if you think it's hot, and if you do, don't let anyone stop you from enjoying your car
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That picture up there is soooooooo sexy. If you do get the Job Design rear you should definitely tint it. I don't like it when it's too black though, when it's a deep color red then it should flow well.
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White GS

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Originally Posted by Mesca
That picture up there is soooooooo sexy. If you do get the Job Design rear you should definitely tint it. I don't like it when it's too black though, when it's a deep color red then it should flow well.
I agree, too dark won't look good.
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Originally Posted by retrospexo
imo, the tinted tails take away from the subtlety of a stock GS. it seems to work well with GS's that have been kitted, lowered, etc. -pretty much things that make the GS noticeable from the jump. again, the most important thing is if you think it's hot, and if you do, don't let anyone stop you from enjoying your car
Yeah, looks good with JobDesign kit on
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Tacky, Just Tacky.

Looks like something a Kia owner would try.
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i was thinking about doing that also but ill pass.
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
looks redneck to me...
LOLOLOL

sad but kinda true
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I actually have a silver GS and i tinted my tail lights and it looks good to me. Also, I painted it, no film.
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heres a members car from club lexus.....he did the tail lights like you want half tinted with the clear part showing...



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Great stuff! Thanks for the pics man, I appreciate it


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