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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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Hey Guys,

I have a 2007 IS250 and I'm looking to smoke out my tail lights. I'm looking online and most professional shops charge like $150 just to tint the rear lights. I'm finding there are a few kits out there, I really like the kit from Rvinyl.com. You can get a custom kit already precut for the lexus for $24.99

http://www.rvinyl.com/tail-light-tin...S-250-2006.htm

Anyone have any experience smoking out your lights for less expensive than $150?
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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give this guys a shout...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is2...oke-vinyl.html


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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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dude, these headlights are TOUGH to vinyl. The point at the top of the light creates such a problem for stretching it just right I wouldnt try it yourself.

I ended up using the VHT nightshades translucent paint and it looks GREAT. I did a light smoke just to take some of the red out. I even smoked over the red vinyls I had for my turn signals. It all blends perfectly.

If you arent experienced with tint I would definitely bring it to a shop. Even then they might not be able to do it. Good luck.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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It really depends on the experience with the shop. I had the top portion of my tails tinted, my friend did it in 10 mins...still looking good.
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