Taillight blackout question...

dsdaddy · 04-15-2006, 05:06 PM

Has anyone used plain old-fashioned window tint to blackout their taillights as opposed to shelling out the $65 to Autobadges.com? I've got a roll of limo and 35% (I think) sitting in the garage collecting dust and just wondered if it was worth breaking out the old X-acto knife to cut some out. The honeycomb covers just aren't doing it for me anymore.

*Lances03SVT* · 04-15-2006, 05:27 PM

Well the one's from Autobadges are pretty thick.I'm not sure if regular tint would hold up.

dsdaddy · 04-15-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

Well the one's from Autobadges are pretty thick.I'm not sure if regular tint would hold up.

Hmmm...didn't realize they were that thick. Kinda wierd 'cuz the honeycomb stuff is pretty thin, flimsy vinyl...

*Lances03SVT* · 04-15-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dsdaddy

Hmmm...didn't realize they were that thick. Kinda wierd 'cuz the honeycomb stuff is pretty thin, flimsy vinyl...

LOL That's where the $65 comes into play

dsdaddy · 04-15-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

LOL That's where the $65 comes into play

Yeah...guess I'll just have to fess up the money for the real deal...

jeredan2003 · 04-15-2006, 11:46 PM

Im going for the autozone tint tomorrow.......

im cheap

dsdaddy · 04-16-2006, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jeredan2003

Im going for the autozone tint tomorrow.......

im cheap

Let us know how it turns out.

WaterDR · 04-16-2006, 06:45 AM

Buying Tint + Labor + it looking crappy in a few months + spending the $65 anyway > $65.00

I give you kudos for trying, but sometimes cheap is not the best price, if you know what I mean.

swervo · 04-16-2006, 07:26 AM

Definitely buy the overlays from autobadges. They're pretty rugged after multiple washes. With window tint, you might end up scratching it too much from just washing. You can also go with a spray on tint. I think summit sells VHT nightshade and then put a coat of clear on, you'd be good. Another way is to have a pro do it for you. That's the route I went and he did an awesome job.

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dsdaddy Grayscale background FTW! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,491	Taillight blackout question... Has anyone used plain old-fashioned window tint to blackout their taillights as opposed to shelling out the $65 to Autobadges.com? I've got a roll of limo and 35% (I think) sitting in the garage collecting dust and just wondered if it was worth breaking out the old X-acto knife to cut some out. The honeycomb covers just aren't doing it for me anymore. __________________ 247 RWHP 289 RWTQ Props to Slither for the sig!!!

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jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	Im going for the autozone tint tomorrow....... im cheap __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

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WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Buying Tint + Labor + it looking crappy in a few months + spending the $65 anyway > $65.00 I give you kudos for trying, but sometimes cheap is not the best price, if you know what I mean. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

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swervo Can you hear me now? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 911	Definitely buy the overlays from autobadges. They're pretty rugged after multiple washes. With window tint, you might end up scratching it too much from just washing. You can also go with a spray on tint. I think summit sells VHT nightshade and then put a coat of clear on, you'd be good. Another way is to have a pro do it for you. That's the route I went and he did an awesome job. __________________ 2004 Black Mach 1 HP Twin 57mm turbo kit tuned by Modular Powerhouse 460rwhp/479rwtq at 7lbs with 10* of timing on a stock block

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