Tinted tails
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Tinted tails
I just picked up an 01 z06, I was looking at some blackout kits, but I dont want vinyl or decal stick ons, On my charger RT I had the actual tail lights tinted and clear coated, but for the vette all I see is the stick on variations, are there any kits that replace the stock lense/end piece with tinted ones? I rather pay for quality blacked out+clear coated tail lights than cheap stick ons, so looking to get input from anyone who has any experience here?
Melting Slicks
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This is the route I went. Best quality ones I have found... They are molded as opposed to flat and are nice quality. 
We have started carrying these after putting them on some of our personal cars and what a difference from the flat style!!
#Here is a Video from a customer who just installed these VetteNuts Molded Light Kit
4 Piece Molded Tail Lights Only
$69.99
Order Here
What you will get:
Complete color install instructions are provided.
When you turn on your parking lights or use your brake lights they are still highly visible through the blackout covers.
#Here is a Video from a customer who just installed these VetteNuts Molded Light Kit
4 Piece Molded Tail Lights Only
$69.99
Order Here
- 4- MOLDED Taillights covers
- 2 -Reverse lights covers
- 1- 3rd brake light cover
- Years: 1997 to 2004.
- Fits: C5 and ZO6
- Material: Acrylic
- Taillights re-use the factory screws for a tight and secure fit (much harder to steal then the other kits that use velcro, wont fall off either) Reverse light covers and 3rd brake light cover use heavy duty CLEAR 3m double sided tape to securely attach them This means you will not see the tape outline when the third brake light is on or when the reverse lights are on.
- Our lens covers are molded to the curve of the factory tail lights. A perfect fit.
Complete color install instructions are provided.
When you turn on your parking lights or use your brake lights they are still highly visible through the blackout covers.
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appreciate it. I like to tint lights, but prefer what I call light tint. It makes them cherry like in appearance. Any darker and you really start to interfere with light output. I've found that light tint barely affects it if at all. Go to my Facebook page (in signature). There are a couple of pics of my work. I'm not a fan of covers personally.
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They are easily removed if need be.
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The molded version we sell is much better than the spray tint. I have done the spray tint and you get dust and debris in there and have to start all over. The molded lights are the way to go.
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Nice setup there Marc.
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and spray tint is still fine so long as you can still see light bouncing off the internal reflectors from whatever prescribed distance your state requires
wet sand it after you're done & you'll get that shiny gloss finish
wet sand it after you're done & you'll get that shiny gloss finish