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Old 04-07-2009, 07:49 PM
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How is the cheapest way to black out your tail lights can any one help me
 
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Old 04-07-2009, 08:04 PM
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I'm not sure what year your car is, so I am not sure what the tail lights look like, but...I have mentioned this several times here, but I am convinced you cannot beat static cling window tint, which is why I keep saying it.

Make a template out of posterboard, and drop $12 for a roll of static cling tint. Apply it with water, and you can take it off whenever you want. I was concerned about it sticking, due to the fact theres no adhesive, but it lays out great, and is pliable enough to stretch it a bit when needed.

This is the only shot I have that shows it somewhat up close, but here goes...
 
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Old 04-07-2009, 08:33 PM
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where did you the static cling window tint?
 
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Old 04-07-2009, 08:36 PM
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Sharpie marker
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 04:43 PM
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I got it at Auto Zone. Again, I was skeptical at first, but the stuff lays out just like regular tint. It's also thicker than normal tint, which I thought would be good for headlights and foglights. You dont have to worry about that, as it's going on the back of the car, but with a little time invested in making a nice template, I am convinced it's a great alternative to GTS plexiglass type covers...wont scratch anything either.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
Sharpie marker
lol +1
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 06:38 PM
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My car is a 2000 and im looking to black out the taillights
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 06:58 PM
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Alright, so you'll have to make a few templates, with the way the tail lights are...then just flip 'em for the other side.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 06:58 PM
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there is tint that you can spray on... but google is your friend.. this took .39 seconds...

http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustan...FeRM5Qodsl2tSA
 
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Old 05-02-2009, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Crimsonred02

excellent link, i loved it
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:44 AM
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3M Vinyl Tint overlay or Nuttin. @ Stangmods.com
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 10:48 AM
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I have covers on the front and spray tint on the back, bitches.
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 11:43 AM
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stangmods.com taillight tint
 
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Old 05-04-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
stangmods.com taillight tint
There is no way I'd spend that kind of money on tail light tint.

To the OP: Do what BlueOval said. That is the best and most cost-effective way to do it.
 
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Old 05-09-2009, 08:23 PM
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there is a spray you can buy to spray right on like paint. except its not black spray paint obviously. my friend had it down and it worked fine but dunno what the stuff is called
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Sunshine
There is no way I'd spend that kind of money on tail light tint.

To the OP: Do what BlueOval said. That is the best and most cost-effective way to do it.
It's worth it when the light comes through crystal clear
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Old 05-10-2009, 09:51 AM
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Your such a ***** Kevin. Lol. I'm sure Val just meant she wouldn't pay $60 for the tint. I wouldn't either, so overpriced. You can pick some up on ebay for $15.
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 01:49 PM
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Stalkings???...llmfao He probally has a vacuum as his cai


VTEC POWA!!!
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 05:08 PM
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To truely appeciate it you have to read the picture captions.
 
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Old 05-13-2009, 03:44 AM
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I'm not sure what year your car is, so I am not sure what the tail lights look like, but...I have mentioned this several times here, but I am convinced you cannot beat static cling window tint, which is why I keep saying it.
 
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by povar
I'm not sure what year your car is, so I am not sure what the tail lights look like, but...I have mentioned this several times here, but I am convinced you cannot beat static cling window tint, which is why I keep saying it.
I flagged this ****. Being as how you just quoted BOF and because you have all those bullshit links in your signature, I think this could qualify as spam.
 
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Old 05-13-2009, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mustangman95gt
there is a spray you can buy to spray right on like paint. except its not black spray paint obviously. my friend had it down and it worked fine but dunno what the stuff is called

it's called nightshade. it's made by VHT i think is the company. it works awesome! lets you make them as dark or as light as you want. i've used it on my taillights, side markers and even my ford emblems to complete my murdered out look and the stuff works great imo.
 
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