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Old Fri, Sep-10-2010, 08:35:59 PM   #21
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Ended up tinting mine with Lamin-x Gunsmoke tail tint. Cut the tint off the clear sections. Came out well and love the new look. Only got pics inside the garage since it was too dark. I will be posting up daytime pics tomorrow after work.

The gunsmoke is a perfect color. I didn't want super dark, as I wanted to leave some red. It gave the red parts a cherry smoked color, which is exactly what I was aiming for. Very happy with the outcome.

Letting them cure overnight and then finishing up some corners/edges tomorrow after work
do u know if they have anything lighter than that? i want just a very slight tint
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do u know if they have anything lighter than that? i want just a very slight tint
I believe that is the lightest they offer, but don't hold me to that.
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Here are some quick daytime shots. sorry for the dirty car












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Old Fri, Jan-06-2012, 10:37:39 PM   #24
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Old topic but this probably is most relevant. Just wondering, is option 1 legal? I know in CA you're not allowed to have any tint on the red portion, but what about just blacking out the clear portion?
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Stock tail lights are perfect. I wouldn't change anything. IMO tinting them looks cheap.
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Old Fri, Jan-06-2012, 11:09:17 PM   #26
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Haha, Mike, Mike Mike.

What I would do is concentrate on getting suspension and putting the LMs on before stressing about tail light tint.

Chris, a year later and still no suspension or lms
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Modification of tail lights is illegal in California unless done from the supplier, given they have gone through all the proper steps.. With that said I never get harassed for tail lights in california unless I'm being pulled over for lack of plates...

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I tinted the whole tail light the same shade. I think it looks good and im happy with it. Everyone is going to have their own opinion, go with your gut i doubt you'll regret whichever decision you make. Here's mine full tint.
I like these too.
Is that Lamin-X?
I have a set of headlamp, fog and tail tint in the lightest film, 6% I believe it was. Also have Depo corners and sides.
Haven't installed it yet.... waiting for spring.
Will do a complete blackout in spring, really looking forward driving a "stock" car into the garage, and pull out a "new" car a few hours later
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Chris, a year later and still no suspension or lms
hoping to see his M up and running this season!
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I'm running medium, or gunsmoke, film on the lower red portion of the tail light and no film on the upper white portion. I think I used the same film on the front corners (see sig), but I can't remember for sure. BTW - I tried the film on the fog lights but did like it look. Now, I'm considering trying the fog light delete.
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