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Old May 25, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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What do you guys recommend for tinting all the back lights, is there a type of spray i could use like RC spray paint for window tint i have heard that works pretty good. I also am looking into getting these off of ebay does anyone have these and if so how do you like them

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=005
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Old May 25, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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It seems to me for a few more bucks you can have the tails painted and they look a lot better, Do a search, I think there is a vendor here that does them.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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the spray is called 'VHT niteshades'
i was looking at doing it, but the effort and chance of messing up and having to redo was to high, i'm going with a professional gun tinted one.
theres a thread in for sale section of a guy doing them cheap!
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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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the one's on your ebay link are tinted acryllic pieces.
have the ability of taking them off if you want, but fitment is always an issue, and they dont look as good as doing them right.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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I use the Black out kit! I like them amd they look great!


Thanks,Matt
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Old May 25, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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is that the blackout kit on your car or did you paint it, if it is actual blackout kit pieces what kit did you get? thanks a lot
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Old May 25, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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I bought a set of those "static cling" blackouts for my tailights. My advice, don't waste your money.

No matter what I tried, I couldn't get 'em to stick. In all fairness however, the vendor gave me a full refund with no questions asked and didn't even ask for them to be returned!

(which maybe shows how much markup there is in these things!)
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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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thanks for the Heads up i think im gonna try VHT
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