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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 02:55 AM
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I did some computer work for a guy at his body shop, so he custom painted my tail lights for me. I think it turned out nicely!

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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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niceeeeeee. i wish i could get tails like that.
my paint job (exterior) was pretty bad ....
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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Looking good!
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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That closeup doesn't do it justice (lighting was bad), it looks much better in person.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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looks great, mine looks just like that, just without the smoked reverse light.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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big difference... nice
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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Non-smoked top with a smoked bottom is hot. Very nice work.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Yes, those look very nice!
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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Those make the back of the car look so much better.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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they look good, its crazy how something so small like tail lights can change the whole look.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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very nice
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Thanks for all the kind comments!
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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nice i did mine all red now my reverse light is pinkish
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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This looks simply awesome.
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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I want to do this so bad! I'm scared of breaking my taillights though.
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:44 AM
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Top Shape! Looks good.
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Default Re: New tail lights, now with 100% less rice!

Originally Posted by cvrefugee
I did some computer work for a guy at his body shop, so he custom painted my tail lights for me. I think it turned out nicely!

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How is the light output when in reverse now with the smoked light??
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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looks good!
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Default Re: New tail lights, now with 100% less rice!

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How is the light output when in reverse now with the smoked light??
For something similar you can check out the Photobucket video posted by SciRunner on page-7 in this thread: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...6732&start=120

Pretty much the OEM backup bulb with a blackout tint over it.
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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very nice



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