tinted tail-lights anyone?
11-30-01, 11:16 PM
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tinted tail-lights anyone?
Anyone want a different look to their tail-lights but think clear ones look gay? Here's what tinted ones look like. And please, no flames about my massive "wing". 
11-30-01, 11:28 PM
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Nice
Nice car but your steering wheel is on the wrong side.
I can't really see but what colour did you tint the lights?
How is the brightness affected.
Nice to see a car that has the original lines intact.
Vic
I can't really see but what colour did you tint the lights?
How is the brightness affected.
Nice to see a car that has the original lines intact.
Vic
11-30-01, 11:50 PM
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Re: Nice
Originally posted by vic'srx-7
Nice car but your steering wheel is on the wrong side.
I can't really see but what colour did you tint the lights?
How is the brightness affected.
Nice to see a car that has the original lines intact.
Vic
Nice car but your steering wheel is on the wrong side.
I can't really see but what colour did you tint the lights?
How is the brightness affected.
Nice to see a car that has the original lines intact.
Vic
12-01-01, 12:33 AM
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reminds me of how the new mustang gt headlights are smoked a little. not bad at all if the tint looks bad i would do that rather than takin it out.
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12-01-01, 01:34 AM
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Originally posted by Viperx7
I've got mine tinted. I used some stuff called Nite Shades. It's a spray on tint. I used to see it in parts stores, but I think I got it from Summit.
I've got mine tinted. I used some stuff called Nite Shades. It's a spray on tint. I used to see it in parts stores, but I think I got it from Summit.
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12-01-01, 01:52 AM
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Those actually look pretty nice! Definitely a lot nicer than the clear ones, which I personally hate. I think it would depend on the color of your car, on white it certainly looks good.
I think you should tint your back hatch for the finishing touch.
You don't want to **** around with do-it-yourself window tints. In the rare case they might look good at first (if you somehow manage to do it well), but in the long run that stuff is crap.
Seriously, get your car tinted by a professional, and get it done right. It's worth it if you want your car to look nice for a long time.
I think you should tint your back hatch for the finishing touch.
Does that work on windows? *dumb question, but it's worth a try*....
Seriously, get your car tinted by a professional, and get it done right. It's worth it if you want your car to look nice for a long time.
12-01-01, 03:15 AM
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If I remember right, it was only for plastic lens. As was stated before, if you want to do your windows and you don't know how to do it, take it to a tint shop. I have tinted many windows and it is a royal pain on some vehicles. My last car, I took to a shop and didn't worry about the hassle.
12-01-01, 03:30 AM
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i did mine as well. it appears mine aren't as dark. the little reflectors show well through the tint and the brightness is quite adequate.
i used nite shades. got it at the local rice shop. it was on special, apparently smoking the tails isn't trendy anymore; the altezzas are >
12-01-01, 08:28 AM
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Mine already are like that. But I have the wall-to-wall US style lights instead of the euro-style licence plate and bumper. It's not really a light, just a glued-on plastic thing.
12-01-01, 12:51 PM
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Actually, does anyone know a good solvent to use to remove the sticky mess that's left over after old tinit is removed? That glue has to be the most annoying crap to get off....
12-02-01, 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by RXcetera
That's because it's "factory tinting". Pretty shitty job eh?
That's because it's "factory tinting". Pretty shitty job eh?
Originally posted by Kerry
Winnepeg, I bet you're seeing the internal stresses in the glass. If it's more noticeable with polarized sunglasses, then that's it.
Winnepeg, I bet you're seeing the internal stresses in the glass. If it's more noticeable with polarized sunglasses, then that's it.
Originally posted by cpt_gloval
I think my hatch has been tinted because when you look at it at a certain angle you see kind of a "checker board" pattern.
I think my hatch has been tinted because when you look at it at a certain angle you see kind of a "checker board" pattern.
Wait.. which is it? Stresses, polarization, or shitty factory tinting? 
12-02-01, 07:42 PM
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Lol, it's factory tinting. It was standard on all 1st gens I beleive. It's not the usual "stick-on" type tinting though... the glass itself has actualy been treated with somekind of crap.
12-03-01, 04:15 AM
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Reassembly??
Hey, what kind of adhesive/hot glue do you guys use to put the lenses back on? I bought brand new lenses but, I'm getting moisture into the lenses when I wash the car.
Thanks,
Bern
Thanks,
Bern
12-03-01, 08:40 AM
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Pick one.
Originally posted by RXcetera
Lol, it's factory tinting. It was standard on all 1st gens I beleive. It's not the usual "stick-on" type tinting though... the glass itself has actualy been treated with somekind of crap.
Lol, it's factory tinting. It was standard on all 1st gens I beleive. It's not the usual "stick-on" type tinting though... the glass itself has actualy been treated with somekind of crap.
Originally posted by cpt_gloval
it's polarization
it's polarization
You're confuzzulating me.
Which one is it?
12-03-01, 08:44 AM
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Re: Pick one.
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STOP THAT! :p
You're confuzzulating me.
Which one is it?
STOP THAT! :p
You're confuzzulating me.
Which one is it?
12-03-01, 09:53 AM
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Re: Re: Pick one.
Originally posted by speckamp
Both, tint is actually a polarization filter, either sprayed on, or stuck on. Same consept as sunglasses.
Both, tint is actually a polarization filter, either sprayed on, or stuck on. Same consept as sunglasses.
