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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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I was curious where people are finding the smoked taillight overlays and the prices for them...
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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its better to get a local tint shop to spray it, i brought tha overlays but they were too ricey lol, but spray is better hope that helps
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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BlueBatmoblie, Rockblocker, and Headlight Armor all carry overlays. Google one.
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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i will check these out...thanks!
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by midnight_blue
its better to get a local tint shop to spray it, i brought tha overlays but they were too ricey lol, but spray is better hope that helps
How would overlays be ricey? WTF?

If you install them right, they would look nearly as good as any tint spray. They can be difficult to install though.
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Niteshades will still most likely look better...
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Overlays and spray tint both require some degree of skill to apply successfully.
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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^x2, it took me two and a half hours to put mine on. But I think they came out nice:





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^ I want mine done like that now
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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i know...im kinda liking the look of those!
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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For the curious, here is a link to our DIY Install tutorial for the Scion tC Smoked Taillight Kit While they do take some patience, they are far from the hardest kits we offer as far as install time goes.

Smoked v Stock
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ilovemytC
^x2, it took me two and a half hours to put mine on. But I think they came out nice:





Damn, my Overlays look hot on your ride .

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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Thanx Bat! I might need to do them again tho
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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there are nice overlays out there, but i had mine niteshaded and i wouldnt have it any other way.

Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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^^ thats DARK
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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doesnt the night shade not ever come off?? if true how much would it be to buy new stock taillights
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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mine came from a can
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Originally Posted by ilovemytC
Thanx Bat! I might need to do them again tho
email me for a discount on your 2nd set

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^emailed you Bat!
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