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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Ok guys, So I decided to do a DIY tint job on my tail lights, corners and front bumper lights Heres some pics, tell me when you guys think![IMG][/IMG]



Before I did the marker lights...



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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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I think you unnecessarily and more than likely illegally decreased the light output of both your tail and brake lights, turn signals and corner/parking lights.

Personally think it looks ghetto, but whatever floats your boat. Some states/cities have laws against using taillight or headlight covers.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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where i live (St. John's, Newfoundland) I have seen people get nailed worse for head/taillight tint then having front window tint. If you wanted black lights, get the ones with the reflective black backing on them, so in the day they're still black and dark, but when the light comes on, they're fine on brightness, and legal too (at least here anyways)
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Its not as bad as the camera makes it seem. I made sure all lights were still visible clearly during the day and the night. they are still pretty bright. Actually the pictures aren't that bad either. But they were taken from a 2.0 megapixel cell phone camera so I cant blame you guys for your comments.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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hey man ill tell ya i seen worse they dont look that bad but hey practice makes perfect
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ek-i.s.f
hey man ill tell ya i seen worse they dont look that bad but hey practice makes perfect
yea thats basically all it was...just an experiment. I was bored so I decided to do that
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Did you really tint the camera lens too?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 02:26 AM
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Did you really tint the camera lens too?
No...? Where did you get that hint from?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 02:30 AM
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Looks good man but I donn really like smoke lights kool tho
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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can't wait to read your next thread about appealing your ticket in court...
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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Yeah this kind of thing is something I would avoid. Some things might look good to you, but its just not a good idea for the safety aspect.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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I've never been a fan of tinted tail lights, no matter what the situation. But, if you like it, that's what matters.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Looks cheap/tacky.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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dude why did you park in the ditch ? lol
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Man, I just bought a 4Runner that had the tail lights and corners done, let me tell you, what a pain in the *** that **** was to remove!!!

I will never do this to any car, leave it to the vdub guys...
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Looks like **** IMO lol

I would never rock that crap on my car.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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looks good man
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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did you really pull over on 70 to take pics?
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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I can see this place hasn't changed much...
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMuffinMan
it looks ghetto
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