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Old 02-17-2008, 10:40 PM
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Default blacked out tail lights Q: **Just got it done, pics inside!



EDIT: Well after 2 hours im very satisfied with how my tails came out! A local tint shop did them and did a great job. let me know what you think!!

I went with the tint mostly because I'm on a lease but it seemed more practicle than painting. If I went the paint route it would have costed me 100$ more plus I would have to buy a new set of tails if I got pulled over or when I have to turn my car in. With the tint, if I get in trouble for it I can have it taken right off without having to buy new tails or anything.






Cars a bit dirty Its been pretty windy down here so theres tons of dust blowing around.
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Old 02-17-2008, 10:49 PM
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Default RE: blacked out tail lights Q

ok, tint will look like garbage after a while, you either need to find covers for them or just buck up and paint them..... you should be able to sand it off, but do what you would like
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Old 02-18-2008, 12:32 AM
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Default RE: blacked out tail lights Q

If I remember correctly tail lights are cheap around $150 or less for a set. Just buy a spare set have one tinted/painted. When you turn in the car swap them and sell the tinted ones. Problem solved.

Edit: Ok a bit more expencive then $150 OEMPL.US has the euro ones for $169
http://oempl.us/index.php?main_page=...roducts_id=390
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Old 02-19-2008, 12:39 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-08...spagenameZWDVW

hmm? any input on that?
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Old 02-19-2008, 09:14 AM
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Default RE: blacked out tail lights Q

Like everyone said, stay away from the tint film.


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Old 02-19-2008, 09:36 AM
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Default RE: blacked out tail lights Q

i agree with chef, i actually had that crap bought for me by my frined it was a gift to i put it on, drove on the highway and it flew off lol
if u tint them i want to see pics
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Old 02-19-2008, 12:42 PM
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Default RE: blacked out tail lights Q

hahaha ok thanks its definatly a no on that. Im gonna go to a local custom shop and see what they can do.
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Old 02-19-2008, 07:39 PM
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Ok so I went in to talk to the guy and he said he would use a 2 coat special paint that turns out very nice and it is removable so im glad. Quoted me 300$ I might ask around before I go with that but seems pretty fair.
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Old 02-19-2008, 09:05 PM
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Yeah, definitely go with the painting route. I'm not sure about the price, but others can chime in with what they paid.


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Old 02-20-2008, 12:55 AM
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Default RE: blacked out tail lights Q

I had gotten a pair for my 01 Jetta and they looked great. the painting process is incredable. When you hit the lights you don't even know its painted. Best way to go! Been thinking about it for my A3 as well would love to see pics when you get it done. Oh and looked for pic must have deleted it a while ago.
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