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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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I purchased some of the roll on sticky back pinstriping they have at automotive stores/fleet farm, for my old car two years ago, and i have quite a bit left over. Do you guys think it would look good/bad if i just used that to make my Tails "SSE/i" style? Or would full blackout spray on be better?
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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Black em out, because the SSE/i taillight stripes are inside the glass.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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That outside tape won't last unless you clearcoat them in.

Black 'em out! It looks better. Especially if you use 'stealth' tips, too. Changed the whole look of my car.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Definitely black them out, or find some SSE tails on ebay or a junkyard if possible.
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yeah i wasn't sure about them being outside the glass and all like that either. However the stripes i put on the old nova are still there, and haven't had one problem at all with them!
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:57 AM
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I know of a company who adds affects to rear taillights. Mostly darkening totally or adding accents as well. Ill dig up the info. They are down the road from the fiberglass guy.

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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 01:19 AM
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Well we have VHT Nightshades here! It'* the #5 search that brings up BC..
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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Yes nightshade works great. These guys do a clear coat over designs its fun stuff. I say hell ya.

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Check out my website. Blackout page there.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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Yeah i've talked to zzzzzeke about his when he was over, and i'd do it but funds are tight, and the ADTR intake makes me faster, tail lights don't.
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