I am going to smoke them myself. The question is, should I cover the amber part of the lens with red first? Then spray the tint? Or do you guys just spray the tint on straight with no prep? Thanks. Bobby
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Originally posted by e30MattDo you want a smoked red tail or a smoked tail w/an amber signal?
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Originally posted by rcwellsOriginally posted by e30MattDo you want a smoked red tail or a smoked tail w/an amber signal?
"See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."
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Originally posted by matt325isDepending on what type of paint you use, the red signals could be less glossy because of the paint. This happened when I painted mine red before the tint. So i decided to just smoke the amber the second time.
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Originally posted by e304lyfeOriginally posted by e30MattNope. Red turn signals are perfectly legal on the rear in the US. The visibility isn't reduced at all if you paint them correctly.
What I'm referring to is tinting the taillights a different color. How do you think they could sell cars w/no amber signal in the back and get away with it?
"See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."
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Originally posted by Jb325isOriginally posted by rcwells
So, what kind of paint would you suggest? Or is your suggestion just to smoke 'em amber?
"See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."
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Originally posted by e30MattOriginally posted by e304lyfeOriginally posted by e30MattNope. Red turn signals are perfectly legal on the rear in the US. The visibility isn't reduced at all if you paint them correctly.
What I'm referring to is tinting the taillights a different color. How do you think they could sell cars w/no amber signal in the back and get away with it?
cars that have all red taillights come from the **factory** with lights that are tested to meet DMV standards. your paint hasn't met any such standards, and is **illegal**.
whether anyone will notice the difference or not is a different story, but don't go around thinking its 100% kosher to paint your taillights.
don't get me wrong, i'm no legal freak, and could care less about this. all i'm saying is your statements make one believe that it is ok to paint your taillights, when its really not legal.
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Originally posted by e30MattSeriously. :wgaf:
Yeah, Jordan, I would rather buy them already done, but I figure it's worth a shot doing it myself for several reasons. Cheaper, the fun of it, and what do I have to lose? I know I want them smoked, so if I screw this up, then I will HAVE to buy the "real deal". If NOT, then, hey, I just saved at least a hundred bucks plus. :D
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