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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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whats the paint used for "tinting" lenses?

I recently bought new stock front combination lights and cleared the reflectors out but im not happy at all with the way they make the front of the car look

i want to try that tinting paint the clear look isnt doing it for me

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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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why not just have them tinted at a window tinting place... would be cheap....
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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because its easy to spray it on thats what I wanna do

anyone know what it is called?
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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It's just a smoke/tint spray. You should be able to find it in most auto stores.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Im not sure if this is what your looking for but it sounds just like it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2450481476
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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i thought it was called "night shade" or something.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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Try the spray window tint for model cars. The RC shops have it and I think even Walmart carries it. YRMV.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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YRMV is what I should look for at walmart??

sorry but 30 dollars is way too much for that
Id rather invest that towards the 99 spec lights and bumber lol
i was trying to do something temporary because I dont like the clear look
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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YRMV = Your Results May Vary

Just look for it in the model car/airplane paints area. If Walmart doesn't have it, try a hobby shop that sells RC kits.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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thanks guys ill give it a try!!
im about dumb lol
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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I tried that thing and after a week or so, it looses that shade and fades out. That's why i got that Night Shade spray. It's 13 bucks, but it still stays after 5 months. you can get it at summitracing.com or jegs

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Just look for it in the model car/airplane paints area. If Walmart doesn't have it, try a hobby shop that sells RC kits.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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if theres enough to do 2 turn lamps ill buy the rest of that can from you bro

is 10 bucks shipped cool or do you still need it?
i dont feel like buying it from summit I just want to try it out...i doubt ill like the look

anyone got pics of this on montego blue??
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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I painted mine on the montego blue, however i don't haev any pics right now. Also, i used whole can on my friends car, so i don't have any left. I'll try to find some pics.

Amel
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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yes pics and id owe you!
so i dont waste my time
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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I'm having troble posting these pics
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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http://www.nopistons.com/forums/inde...opic=23346&hl=

There are more pictures there I took them when i made my hood. Toward the bottom of first page and top of 2nd page.
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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hey BoOsTin FD, were the side lights that you smoked the stock orange ones or some clear ones? cuz you cant see any orange in them at all from those pics, and they look damn good

oh, and how well does the light show through with the tint that dark? is it close to stock, or can you barely see the parking lights/turn signals at all?

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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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The front turn signals, i removed the orange plastic before i tinted them. The side ones are the clear ones that you can get on ebay for like 50 bucks.

The lightning is the same, maybe even better because i have super white bulbs in all of them around.

Amel
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