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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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Picked up a can of HTC spray tint for lights it works great for those wanting tinted rear lights.
I put 2 light coats on and love it.



Before tint





And after.
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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 09:01 PM
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Awesome man !!! Where did u got the spray, get some pics when u put them back on the car...
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Looks pretty good.
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Awesome man !!! Where did u got the spray, get some pics when u put them back on the car...
Actually picked it up at Advance I would imagine all of the big box stores would have it.
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluebeast17
Actually picked it up at Advance I would imagine all of the big box stores would have it.
Thanks Blue, post some pics please.
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 01:50 PM
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Nice.
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I for one like the look of the lightly tinted lights. I have them on mine as well. Do yourself a favor though and check the light output during the day and see what you think. I personally would look into getting some brighter LED bulbs for them. You'll be glad you did if you haven't already. Post some pics when you get them installed.
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I dont get it.....WHY would you want to make your prized car LESS VISIBLE ???? Maybe it looks cool, but in my humble opinion, not practical.
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BSenzina
I dont get it.....WHY would you want to make your prized car LESS VISIBLE ???? Maybe it looks cool, but in my humble opinion, not practical.
It's Artic White and if they can't see it then they are blind just personal preference like 800 horsepower on the street when the speed limit is 55 or a tops of 70
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 12:32 AM
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Go too dark and the LEO will light you up.I want the rear lights on mine as bright as possible.Getting hit in the rear is bad news.
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 12:41 AM
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I believe this is for the same reason that some like black wheels. I just don't quite get it. The "dark" look appears to be the current "in" thing for cars. I also like to be as bright as possible, probably why I like the halo mod so much.
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 01:50 AM
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Hum I think that will not pass inspection in most states.
I would not do it. Here are some threads on it

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nspection.html

http://forums.officer.com/t166019/
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While I do like tinted lights, I had covers on my stock lights but I decided not to get my Halo LED's tinted. They look so much better without tint. The brightness during the day time is the reason I decided not to tint them. Also at night they look great with the Halo ring lit up.
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