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Smoke tail lights

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by panick, Apr 6, 2018.

  1. panick

    panick New Member

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    Has anyone smoked their tail lights yet? I was thinking of purchasing this and doing it to my prime.
     
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    Purchasing what? I want to do mine but haven't come up with a plan of action yet. What materials would you use on it? I wouldn't want to do any that require physically damaging the lights by abrading them or permanently painting them with smoked paint.
     
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    He may be referring to a tinted film. I know that's how it's often done. It is, of course, illegal. If someone with tinted tail lights gets rear-ended, it could easily be used to shift liability.
     
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    Light smoke on my GEN 3. Holding up well. Not the best but here are some old pictures.

    Since it’s light tint, it’s still really bright.

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    Nice rims (or are those covers?). Are they original to the car?
     
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    @SaraBBrown94 , it’s beem awhile but they are a very light tint. I would say 50% or lighter. Just enough so it’s less flashy.
     
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    @Insighter , these are original to the car. They are 17 Inch Persona wheels that came with the Persona Edition. Definitely not covers.
     
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    Given the visibility through them, I figured they must be rims, but I wasn't sure. They're great.
     
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