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Old 03-07-2008, 01:11 PM
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Default taillight tints

i dont want to do it myself so

i was wondering if a window tint place usually does taillights too?
and what the best kinda stuff is to get the job done and how much it costs?

does anyone have any pics of like nighttime with the lights off n then on?

thanks =)
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noone window tint places do tail light tint

you will need to buy VHT, There have been a tone of people on here that have done it, and a few writeups as well
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I think maybe buy the VHT and go to a bodyshop to have it sprayed on. We do it for people quite often here at my shop.
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I think maybe buy the VHT and go to a bodyshop to have it sprayed on. We do it for people quite often here at my shop.
Agreed. Have them finish it off with a high quality urethane clear. That way they won't get dull looking like some I've seen. You can buff and wax them with the rest of your car if you are a detail freak like me.
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i heard VHT was a "cheap" product. im sure it works fine and im not trying to offend any of you all but i would like the best =)

i heard lamin-x or xpel did it (for quite more money since its a different product), anyone try this or hear of this or see this or..u get the picture =)

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I'm still running VHT on my original set of tails (now on the second car). Find a flaw. I dare you.
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oh im sure i wouldnt =)
im just trying to find a film or something to protect the lamps as well! so im thinkin lamin-x or xpel...but i dunno which one is better! and i also dunno if xpel goes as dark as i want...like black?
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where else can you buy it any local shops or only on ebay/ jegs? autozone discount central???
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why don't you just use Krylon Fusion this stuff is magic! And make sure to clean the tail lights with rubbing alcohol before you paint and then follow it up with a solid Krylon Clear coat. This spray paint is very cost effective and it works great!
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I have a White Bonnie SE and I'm tinting the windows but I also want to black out the lights all around. What do you call covers for the "headlights" that have tint, or is this stuff you guys talking about also applicable to the front headlamps? I have experience in tinting interior windows but am new to light assemblies.


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