e30 smoked tail lights

[srvE30]

Whats the over all word on these? Is there a go to brand/style that everyone likes? I've seen some custom made tails that are really nice. Really the only ones you can find are the ones on google/ebay market, and I don't want to mess with those.

[kamotors]

you can smoke them your self for pretty cheap or if you've got the cash MHW made some awesome ones.

[srvE30]

Very nice looking!

[dubtechnic]

heres some all red/smoked ones i did myself. the only thing i dont like about the MHW is they kept the amber corners.

[duval7]

How do you guys smoke them yourself?

[e30vert]

I use the method in the following link.http://e30.bmwdiy.info/red-tails/index.html Then after I get em all red I use VHT nightshades to smoke them a bit. After that spray a good automotive quality clear coat. Compound and polish. Done!

MHW's are the shit , but rare and pricey!

[srvE30]

I use the method in the following link.http://e30.bmwdiy.info/red-tails/index.html Then after I get em all red I use VHT nightshades to smoke them a bit. After that spray a good automotive quality clear coat. Compound and polish. Done!

MHW's are the shit , but rare and pricey!

Good write up, thanks for the link. Gonna use testors like dub did on his.

[srvE30]

i tried. not as dark though

[srvE30]

I did a second go. Little bit darker

[ScHpAnKy]

I used VHT red tint on mine, a friend did the whole tail minus the reverse lights but it didn't look "right" so I did the entire light and clearcoat afterwards - pardon the dirt, car was filthy before it went to the body shop.

[Coach]

Here is a photo of mine - just installed them last week - fit and finish was great and my old ones looked like hell.

[Poorboyz]

Here is a photo of mine - just installed them last week - fit and finish was great and my old ones looked like hell.

Those look to be ebay tails. I never had BMW ebay tails but I did have ebay tails on a Chevy truck and they leaked and had condensation in them from day 1. I'll never buy/use ebay lights again.

[Coach]

They are from ebay - no leaking problems... But I did fill the cracks with clear silicone.

Better than paying 4x the price on startec ones.

[JasonC]

You rarely see the ebay one on here, due to the rice factor. But OP, looks like you did a good job on your stock units.

[Poorboyz]

They are from ebay - no leaking problems... But I did fill the cracks with clear silicone.

Better than paying 4x the price on startec ones.

If my tails were trashed I would personally grab a used set of regular OEM tails before going to ebay...but that's just due to my past bad experience and nothing look wise.

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