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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Guys what do you use to get that gloss spray tint on your tail lights. PLease do not say nite shade, i think it always comes out dull and purpelish!
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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I dont think you should smoke out your tails, it will looks tackey IMO

But if you must, try using tint instead of spraying so its removable
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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I dont think you should smoke out your tails, it will looks tackey IMO

But if you must, try using tint instead of spraying so its removable
Tint i was told will rip and bubble over time due to how our tail lights have a sharp curve at the edges.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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is not 2 late, dont do it
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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VHT Nite Shades. It does not turn purple and is not dull if done properly and topped with clear coat.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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My buddy had a body shop paint his a shade darker. Looks reeeally nice
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mixa86
Tint i was told will rip and bubble over time due to how our tail lights have a sharp curve at the edges.
You shouldnt have a problem if its done right. Thats how mine were done and held up nicely for 6 months before I removed them.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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i was told about these little spray can has japanese lettering all on it, but i can not find it anywhere. Shop said works really good and gives you that nice gloss finish.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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A member was selling a pair of smoked tails in the classifieds here a few months ago. They looked sweet. If I'm not mistaken, he had bought them from another member. Seems like they were sprayed, wet sanded and cleared several times.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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The nicest jobs ive seen were from body shops. They take the clear coat and add several drops of black base just enough to tint the clear. Then they scuff the taillight and spray the clear on them. Then after that cure for a day or two you can buff n polish them
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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You could always try Plasti-Dip Smoke but I wouldn't recommend it. Just throwing that out. It'll look matte and dull looking
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Don't do it....you drive a Lexus!!!!

If you do, go to a shop and professionally have them cherried. I saw a member on here with a white F-Sport and cherried tails. Verry aggressive and still looks classy.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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Let's get some Photos of cherried and smoked tails. Not blacked out. And post the set up.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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I dont get why people are so scared to paint and think they need to take such a small job as tail lights to a shop to get done. Do it yourself!!



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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by umcanes123
Don't do it....you drive a Lexus!!!!

If you do, go to a shop and professionally have them cherried. I saw a member on here with a white F-Sport and cherried tails. Verry aggressive and still looks classy.
so what if i drive a lexus? i liked the blacked out look on the tails with the reverse reflectors untouched on a white is, im not asking for CL what they think about me doing it, im asking about a product of which works the best.
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