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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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Are there any people from Houston that know the "Best" way to Black-out the IS tailights? Any Reputable places to get it done at?? I was thinking of ordering the vinyl from Aerotect, but I was wondering if there were any Houstonians that could help me out with a shop that does a Good job. :-) I don't mind paying for a little more if it means that it will be done right.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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good luck. I lived in PHX and ABQ. It sucks not living in a state were there are many custom shops. I have not found anyone willing to install them for me....
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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thanks mxis350, I know in Houston there are alot of shops, I just want to go to the right one. i don't want a half-a** job.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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how about you go to those shops you now of and get price quotes? and go from there? seems like the right idea rather coming here and asking us?
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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how about you go to those shops you now of and get price quotes? and go from there? seems like the right idea rather coming here and asking us?
I did check some shops around the area, But I was specifically asking if there were any HOUSTONIANS that knew of a REPUTABLE shop to take them. So if you aren't from Houston, I really didn't expect for a comment, but thanks for your comment anyways.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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I had my tint done at the Aerotect shop in Pomona. Took about an hour after they cut the pieces. Didnt seem that hard. Just take your time. And do one piece at a time.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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if you're doing vinyl then its a effin bish!!!!
bc the curve of our tail lights its really really hard!!!
i try doing it one time it was a EPIC FAIL!!! lol
best thing to do is either paint them
or give to a shop and let them do it so they can redo it like a GAZILLION TIME!! lol
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chrIS250
how about you go to those shops you now of and get price quotes? and go from there? seems like the right idea rather coming here and asking us?
He's free to ask whatever he wants. Some people may actually know the prices so it saves him time if someone did know.

I know in my area it was around a bit over 100 dollars to take off and paint it per taillight.If i were you, I would get it painted. Vinyl only if you have trouble with cops in your area with tinted taillights. Google "how to paint taillights" and you'll get a lot of results.
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how do you get away with such dark tints, and i get a ticket in less than one week for having 30%
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how do you get away with such dark tints, and i get a ticket in less than one week for having 30%
I have 5%.. lower my windows every time i see a cop.

Then again i see a lot of dark windows in Albuquerque so i guess its not in their priority list.
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And that was another thing, I didn't know which one was better, to Vinyl it or have them painted. In Texas, there are alot of people the black-out their tailights and the cops don't really trip about it. I just want the best look, I also don't want to cover my reverse light either. Does that mean I would just have to get them painted? Also, when I was speaking to the owner of one of the shops, he said that if he painted it, the lights would look smoked, but I don't want the "smoked" look, I want the "Blacked-out" look. lol
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