Red/Clr tails step inside ...
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Red/Clr tails step inside ...
Anyone black out their lights like this or similar? Contemplating this color mod ... I've seen the whoe blackout, but never the red/clr or red/amber combo. I'll have to spray on lens smoke paint, so this will be permanent. Any / all thoughts welcome ... TIA!
Here's one with the side marker done as well ...
Here's one with the side marker done as well ...
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Looks OK, I just like the red taillights as they are. I have not seen any euro's where the red was blacked out and the clear remained the same.
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Not seen this combo before. I like the clear rather than having it all blacked out. My Vote: GO FOR IT! 
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.......................Any / all thoughts welcome ... TIA!
Seems like you are attempting to jeapordize your safety by blacking out your brake lights.
I've always wondered why people black out their tail lights.
I have always had my mind set that if for some reason I EVER end up rear-ending someone with blackouted out lights, they are going to wish it was someone else that had hit them.
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Not seen this combo before. I like the clear rather than having it all blacked out. My Vote: GO FOR IT!
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looks sweet! and its different 
good job.
just make sure that ur brake lights are somewhat visible in the day for other drivers...wouldnt want to fight that in court if you get rear ended and they blame ur tail lights...
good luck
red
good job.just make sure that ur brake lights are somewhat visible in the day for other drivers...wouldnt want to fight that in court if you get rear ended and they blame ur tail lights...
good luck
red
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Originally Posted by red97vette
looks sweet! and its different good job.
just make sure that ur brake lights are somewhat visible in the day for other drivers...wouldnt want to fight that in court if you get rear ended and they blame ur tail lights...
good luck
red
good job.just make sure that ur brake lights are somewhat visible in the day for other drivers...wouldnt want to fight that in court if you get rear ended and they blame ur tail lights...
good luck
red
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
I do NOT like the black look AT ALL.
Seems like you are attempting to jeapordize your safety by blacking out your brake lights.
I've always wondered why people black out their tail lights.
I have always had my mind set that if for some reason I EVER end up rear-ending someone with blackouted out lights, they are going to wish it was someone else that had hit them.
Seems like you are attempting to jeapordize your safety by blacking out your brake lights.
I've always wondered why people black out their tail lights.
I have always had my mind set that if for some reason I EVER end up rear-ending someone with blackouted out lights, they are going to wish it was someone else that had hit them.
But I still won't do it on my car.
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Thanks for the forethought everyone. Like I said, it was an idea. I'm not willing to put anyone else in harms way for looks. Maybe I can come up with something removeable, just for shows and such. I'll do some more research into what options I have.
I totally respect all of your opinions and appreciate your concern for everyone's safety. Thanks for your cander. I always love the honest and upfront answers and opinions we give and get here. That's why I ran it by you all.
Dave Q.
I totally respect all of your opinions and appreciate your concern for everyone's safety. Thanks for your cander. I always love the honest and upfront answers and opinions we give and get here. That's why I ran it by you all.
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I have seen plastic "cling on" black outs that guys put on their lights just at shows while the car is parked.
Not really sure why they do that, but if they like the look, that's fine and they have chosen a good way to do it............. while the car is parked ONLY.
Not really sure why they do that, but if they like the look, that's fine and they have chosen a good way to do it............. while the car is parked ONLY.
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
I do NOT like the black look AT ALL.
Seems like you are attempting to jeapordize your safety by blacking out your brake lights.
I've always wondered why people black out their tail lights.
I have always had my mind set that if for some reason I EVER end up rear-ending someone with blackouted out lights, they are going to wish it was someone else that had hit them.
Seems like you are attempting to jeapordize your safety by blacking out your brake lights.
I've always wondered why people black out their tail lights.
I have always had my mind set that if for some reason I EVER end up rear-ending someone with blackouted out lights, they are going to wish it was someone else that had hit them.
I like the look alot. Why not just use a brighter bulb in the brake light and now you are safe again.
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Originally Posted by bpc4me
I like the look alot. Why not just use a brighter bulb in the brake light and now you are safe again.
Just havin fun dude!
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