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dsm3383 Rochester New York, US Scion Guru	I want to smoke out my head and tail lights. I dig the look but not sure how to go about it and whats best. I'm an engine guy so styling how to's are new to me. What's the best method for smoking your lights? Are there any DIY for these methods? How much is it going to cost me for good quality? Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Ben Franklin
[#] Apr 16, 2007 01:12am
JBoy510 Hayward California, US Scion Guru	i havent done it myself but my friends usually spray their tail lights and put lay overs on their headlights. im sure alot of people on this forum have done it, just give them some time to reply. good luck So what if my girlfriend drives a Supra, I'm more sexier than she is! =) *********** CHECK OUT MY GALLERY *********** http://www.clubsciontc.com/jboy510/gallery-8
[#] Apr 16, 2007 02:43am
BlackRose617 Boston Massachusetts, US Detailer	i smoked my tails using nightshades tint spray, wetsanding, and clear coat spray. http://www.scionlife.com/...amp;highlight=nightshades i started following these instructions but ended winging it myself. i needed to wetsand and clear coat more times than he did in the write up. im not doing my headlights cuz i dont want to reduce visibilty at night GUN CONTROL IS BEING ABLE TO HIT YOUR TARGET
[#] Apr 16, 2007 10:48am
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	For the headlights I recommend http://www.rockblocker.com If you use paint on the heads, rocks and road debris will peal the paint off. For the tails, VHT Nightshade is fine. The rockblocker vinyl is nice and thick and can absorb rock hits without scratching or chipping the housings. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 16, 2007 10:50am
flyingcesar Seattle Washington, US Scion Guru	I have the smoked rockblocker for my headlights (over the weekend got a ticket for having them on they look very dark) I would recommend that you have HIDs to make up for the loss in visibility. They are very easy to put on… 2008 G37 OB Sport 6MT... 2007 335I 4DR...
[#] Apr 16, 2007 12:51pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	^that sux............I have the blue ones but i guess the cops don't really care around here with all the BMWs and Mercedes we have in the neighborhood....one Benz has them on too and it looks great Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 16, 2007 12:54pm
flyingcesar Seattle Washington, US Scion Guru	The cop gave me some crap about not being able to see the front of my car because the headlights were black. I could not believe that it was sunny out side and my FM has some metallic in it but hay that’s life just have to pay the ticket now. 2008 G37 OB Sport 6MT... 2007 335I 4DR...
[#] Apr 16, 2007 01:04pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Funny how he couldn't see the front of your car but he could see that you had covers on.....hahahahahaha..............dumb excuse for a petty ticket. Are you getting different covers? Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 16, 2007 01:05pm
flyingcesar Seattle Washington, US Scion Guru	I don’t think I will get other covers he didn’t tell my to remove them he just wanted to ticket me for them know if I get stopped again then I think I’ll take them off and get the blue ones. 2008 G37 OB Sport 6MT... 2007 335I 4DR...
[#] Apr 16, 2007 01:13pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Nice choice..........I heard those look sexy on FM.... Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 16, 2007 01:17pm
dsm3383 Rochester New York, US Scion Guru	So, the best thing to do is use the paint spray for the tails? Covers for the front 2? Also is there any legalities I should be informed about doing this? Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Ben Franklin
[#] Apr 16, 2007 07:56pm
dsm3383 Rochester New York, US Scion Guru	I found the VHT NS on this site. They show two types. Which one? http://www.pitstopusa.com...M6sttq6yIsCFRXgQAodbyULCQ Nevermind....one is for windows! My bad!! Where do you guys recommend buying this stuff at a good price? Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Ben Franklin
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:04pm
Kodered720 Florida, US Chief Mechanic	get a cheap cover for the back, put it on c if it even come out good, then think about the spary
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:14pm
Kodered720 Florida, US Chief Mechanic	like for me i have seen ppl with overlay and spary for thier taillights and it only looks ok, and to make it goodlooking and shiny it has to be dark like the 1 blackrose showed, which is kinda 2 dark imo, so in the end, i stayed with the orginal look.
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:16pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	dsm3383 wrote: So, the best thing to do is use the paint spray for the tails? Covers for the front 2? Also is there any legalities I should be informed about doing this? As Flyingcesar said, he got pulled over for smoking his fronts. If cops see smoked tails lights, they almost always follow your or it at least draws their attention. Also, if your headlights look really dim, that's another sign that will alert them. My blue covers don't block any light and just give the lens an OVERALL blue look and not just blue like blue halogens would give. The more uniform the color, the less likely they are to stop you (unless it's all black) Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:16pm
dsm3383 Rochester New York, US Scion Guru	Web wrote: dsm3383 wrote: So, the best thing to do is use the paint spray for the tails? Covers for the front 2? Also is there any legalities I should be informed about doing this? As Flyingcesar said, he got pulled over for smoking his fronts. If cops see smoked tails lights, they almost always follow your or it at least draws their attention. Also, if your headlights look really dim, that's another sign that will alert them. My blue covers don't block any light and just give the lens an OVERALL blue look and not just blue like blue halogens would give. The more uniform the color, the less likely they are to stop you (unless it's all black) So if I smoke my tails and side markers I won't be hassled or get any tickets? I don't think I'm going to do anything with my front until I get a HID set-up so my visibility isnt affected cause safety is a good thing lol. Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Ben Franklin
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:18pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	The rear will impede the amount of light being shown from the tails so that will draw more attention faster than the front IMO. cops around my area hate smoked tails (from what my brother in law tells me...he's a cop) Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:24pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	^It's worse for other driver's and if you get in a rear end collision, the other driver could say "I couldn't see his brakes" and the cop can decide if it's due to your tails being smoked......I'd go really lite on the rear if you do anything. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:25pm
dsm3383 Rochester New York, US Scion Guru	Well has anybody here been ticketed for their smoked tails? Also, what about getting brighter bulbs? I have researched LED's but they are not as bright as incandescent bulbs so are there any other bulbs for the tails (e.g. Silverstar)? Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Ben Franklin
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:40pm
BlackRose617 Boston Massachusetts, US Detailer	yup $35 by a statey. he stopped me for my tinted windows and ended up just ticketing me for my tails GUN CONTROL IS BEING ABLE TO HIT YOUR TARGET
[#] Apr 16, 2007 08:54pm
dsm3383 Rochester New York, US Scion Guru	BlackRose617 wrote: yup $35 by a statey. he stopped me for my tinted windows and ended up just ticketing me for my tails Thats not bad...I can live with that lol. I definately want to smoke my tails and turn signals. Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Ben Franklin
[#] Apr 16, 2007 09:15pm

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