Smoked Taillights?
11/3/06, 09:04 PM
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Smoked Taillights?
Alright its time for my black stang to get some smoked lights. I tried doing some searches but didn't turn up much. Wheres the best place to get them? And if you've done it, lets see some pics! Thanks guys!
11/4/06, 08:32 PM
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The easiest way to get them, is to paint them on your own. Mix about 2 oz blk with 1qt clear. Prepsol and scuff the lenses (mask off the back-up lens) lay out the mix until desired results. Will post pics of mine. btw, I tinted out all my red and yellow lenses.
11/4/06, 08:46 PM
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Painted lenses
Here they are! There is about 3 coats of the mix one each red lenses, a little more on the yellow lenses. NO SAFETY ISUUES at ALL! Passed MASS INSPECTION! VERY VISIBLE AT NIGHT!
11/4/06, 08:55 PM
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Before Shots
Found a couple of "before shots". Not best quality, but you can see the HUGE difference. btw...have done this to a Black and a Torch Red (sorry can not locate the pics) 05 and the contrast is ten times greater. An inexpensive upgrade that greatly improves exterior appearence!
11/5/06, 12:22 AM
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I made my covers for the fogs out of static cling limo tint. I think the cost was about $10 from Auto Zone.
11/5/06, 01:02 AM
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I got mine from bluebatmobile.com along with overlays for the turnsignals and rear side markers. I ended up not installing the taillamp overlays because I didn't like the look.
Here's a few pics showing the difference between stock and tinted.
Here's a few more before and afters.
I hope that's enough pics.
Don't forget to click on the pics for a enlarged view!
Here's a few pics showing the difference between stock and tinted.
Here's a few more before and afters.
I hope that's enough pics.
Don't forget to click on the pics for a enlarged view!
11/5/06, 02:45 PM
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Mr. Mongoose, the lenses that I have painted ARE NOT ILLEGAL. More than adequate light emits from all the lenses. I suppose if one was to paint them jet black, they would not allow light to pass thru. This is not the case here. Again, MY CAR HAS PASSED MASS STATE SAFETY AND EMISSIONS Inspection. As for cost, I have about an hour of labor time and about 5.00 in materials invested in this mod, to cover all the lenses on my car, and my nephews 01 Cobra. If you feel as though the lenses are too dark for you taste, then simply use less blk color when mixing with the clear, or lay fewer coats on the lenses. (I use between 3 and 5) btw...aftermarket "smoked" covers ARE darker than what I have done to my car. (comparing them to ones I have seen at local car shows).
11/5/06, 04:33 PM
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Mr. Mongoose, the lenses that I have painted ARE NOT ILLEGAL. More than adequate light emits from all the lenses. I suppose if one was to paint them jet black, they would not allow light to pass thru. This is not the case here. Again, MY CAR HAS PASSED MASS STATE SAFETY AND EMISSIONS Inspection. As for cost, I have about an hour of labor time and about 5.00 in materials invested in this mod, to cover all the lenses on my car, and my nephews 01 Cobra. If you feel as though the lenses are too dark for you taste, then simply use less blk color when mixing with the clear, or lay fewer coats on the lenses. (I use between 3 and 5) btw...aftermarket "smoked" covers ARE darker than what I have done to my car. (comparing them to ones I have seen at local car shows).
I now see your location and that explains it. Most liberal state on the East coast. Sorry. I remove mine at night so I am able to see where I am going as they are very dark.
11/5/06, 04:59 PM
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WOW I screwed up and sure blew this one. You are talking tail lights and I am thinking headlights. I have a set of new tail light covers. Covers center light also. I will sell you for $25 shipped. I changed my mind and did not use them.
11/5/06, 05:47 PM
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Mr. Mongoose, the lenses that I have painted ARE NOT ILLEGAL. More than adequate light emits from all the lenses. I suppose if one was to paint them jet black, they would not allow light to pass thru. This is not the case here. Again, MY CAR HAS PASSED MASS STATE SAFETY AND EMISSIONS Inspection. As for cost, I have about an hour of labor time and about 5.00 in materials invested in this mod, to cover all the lenses on my car, and my nephews 01 Cobra. If you feel as though the lenses are too dark for you taste, then simply use less blk color when mixing with the clear, or lay fewer coats on the lenses. (I use between 3 and 5) btw...aftermarket "smoked" covers ARE darker than what I have done to my car. (comparing them to ones I have seen at local car shows).
11/6/06, 01:40 PM
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I can only speak for the shop I used to work in, and is owned by a close friend. He charges 250.00 for the 2 fronts, two sides, two tails and the 3rd brake light. This includes removal and re-installation, along with giving the car a bath and a quick detailing. Perhaps if you remove the lenses yourself and bring them to a shop, I think 150.00 would be a fair shop price, for all 7 pieces.
11/6/06, 01:50 PM
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Hey Mr. Mongoose...while I agree that Mass is probably one of the most liberal states in the Union, (much to my regret), I enjoy the comedy of our State government. I also figured that you were a bit off with the tinting issue (Still enjoying a World Series hangover?) when you wrote about removing them in order to see at night. Either that or reverse is your favorite direction. Take care!
11/6/06, 02:30 PM
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Hey Mr. Mongoose...while I agree that Mass is probably one of the most liberal states in the Union, (much to my regret), I enjoy the comedy of our State government. I also figured that you were a bit off with the tinting issue (Still enjoying a World Series hangover?) when you wrote about removing them in order to see at night. Either that or reverse is your favorite direction. Take care!
No World Series hang over. Just old age. Surely you know how old farts are with slow minds. I did find as I aged that it was the second thing I lost and the first one was not the car keys.
11/7/06, 12:39 PM
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wow Rjuice that look really sweet. Did you do that yourself? If so HOW?
Mongoose.... what kind do you have? Do you have anypics? Thanks for all the feedback guys!
Mongoose.... what kind do you have? Do you have anypics? Thanks for all the feedback guys!
