View Full Version : Smoked Tails for your tC
RockBlocker 06-28-2005, 09:28 PM We got our tC and wanted to wait for awhile before we released any shots of the car, but a wrench got thrown into the mix so we will at least post these pics for those that want to see our smoked tail lights kits for the tC.
http://www.rockblocker.net/Images/projecttc/smokedtail.jpg
http://www.rockblocker.net/Images/projecttc/smokedtail2.jpg
Rivulent 06-28-2005, 09:31 PM Sweet. They are overlays correct?
bOhEmIo82 06-28-2005, 09:33 PM Nice! Where did you get them ?
RockBlocker 06-28-2005, 09:35 PM Sweet. They are overlays correct?
We do not call these overlays. What this is the same high impact resistant film that we use for the headlights and fog lights on the front end we use for the rear tails as well.
Nice! Where did you get them ?
This is our project car that we are building for advertising purposes. We sell and install this product ourselves. Check out link below.
SuperWiteTC 06-28-2005, 09:42 PM i order them for my super white tc like 2 days bak..i order the smoked ones...will post the pics ASAP..
RockBlocker 06-28-2005, 09:44 PM i order them for my super white tc like 2 days bak..i order the smoked ones...will post the pics ASAP..
I remember that sale. Please do. They will look sick on White!!
Fahrenheit 06-28-2005, 09:45 PM RockBlocker, can we see some pics of the entire car? I'd like to see what the total effect is like with the smoked tails.
RockBlocker 06-28-2005, 09:51 PM RockBlocker, can we see some pics of the entire car? I'd like to see what the total effect is like with the smoked tails.
This is as much of the car that are willing to show for now. There are some things on the car and we do not want to release pics without the car being complete.
http://www.rockblocker.net/Images/projecttc/smokedtail3.jpg
Mainrodax 06-28-2005, 10:09 PM meh... too much red showing for me
RockBlocker 06-28-2005, 10:12 PM meh... too much red showing for me
You want darker we can do that too. The pics above were taken so you can see that the red still shows through. But I have darker is you want to smoke them out.
DTRUONG_112 06-28-2005, 10:40 PM can you make it lighter? Im not into the all black cant see any red at all look. I just want it to look like a dark red.
dgHotLava 06-28-2005, 10:41 PM moved...
Priory_of_Scion 06-28-2005, 10:54 PM RockBlocker...can you do a platinum finish on the tails? Kinda retain the reflectiveness of the sun and lights around while still being able to see the brakelights through it. sort of like the platinum tint?
pm sent also
RockBlocker 06-28-2005, 11:27 PM can you make it lighter? Im not into the all black cant see any red at all look. I just want it to look like a dark red.
In person that is what everyone thinks it is a dark red. I have had three Scion sales reps tell me nice mod on the dark red tails. And I say it is not, they are smoked.
We only offer this version which is 20% smoked and a darker 35% for people that want really blacked out look. Yes the percentages are opposite for this from window tint. So read carefully.
TCAV8R 06-29-2005, 08:59 AM The close up pick looks like they retain the glossy look of stock tails. The picture taken at a distance looks different.
I want to know if they are glossy or not. I would like to smoke the tails on my tC but I want to retain a glossy look. TYI
p.s. Do you make them with the reverse lights clear or uncoverd?
RockBlocker 06-29-2005, 01:45 PM The close up pick looks like they retain the glossy look of stock tails. The picture taken at a distance looks different.
I want to know if they are glossy or not. I would like to smoke the tails on my tC but I want to retain a glossy look. TYI
p.s. Do you make them with the reverse lights clear or uncoverd?
Yes, they are glossy all the time. The distance pic was taken about 15 miles from a fire and that day there was a haze in the air so that might be it or the fact that the sun wasnt on them at the time.
PS. We only offer what you see.
z-lite 06-29-2005, 02:58 PM Is the first pic 20% and the 2nd pic 35%?
RockBlocker 06-29-2005, 03:17 PM All pics rea 20% the difference is angle, light and distance.
imjonk 06-29-2005, 03:27 PM how much would it be for the third brakelight?
RockBlocker 06-29-2005, 03:33 PM how much would it be for the third brakelight?
We will not discuss pricing here since this isnt the forum for it. Please email or call us for details. Or better yet check the Sponsored forum this weekend.
Sarah
Bluechualappa 06-29-2005, 03:35 PM Those look good. How much would they be and do you have the third brake light?
its_ikon 06-29-2005, 07:32 PM what about a red out for middle brake light?
RockBlocker 06-29-2005, 10:14 PM Those look good. How much would they be and do you have the third brake light?
Please read above your questions will be answered. This is not a sale thread. It is informative thread.
http://www.rockblocker.net/Images/projecttc/smokedtail2.jpg
what about a red out for middle brake light?
We do not and have no plans to carry red film at this time.
RockBlocker 06-30-2005, 02:50 AM More pics of the third brake light. Check out our sale in the Sponsored section too
http://www.rockblocker.net/Images/Scion/tctail2.jpg
http://www.rockblocker.net/Images/Scion/tailtc.jpg
TCAV8R 06-30-2005, 07:05 AM What does the install entail?
LOL, that sounds like a pun.
ChicagosFinest 06-30-2005, 07:14 AM Y'all carry the 3m clear bra? i see it there and noticed something on your site. btw Those are the cleanest kits I've seen yet (aside from paint, which is a pain in the neck).
krazykustomz 06-30-2005, 07:34 AM I did these with nightshades and then wetsanded them and cleared them when we painted the car.
http://kreativeimport.com/albums/album01/DSCN0604.jpg
http://kreativeimport.com/albums/album01/DSCN0603.sized.jpg
They look like glass.
RockBlocker 06-30-2005, 01:31 PM What does the install entail?
LOL, that sounds like a pun.
Water/alcohol and a squeegee.
RockBlocker 06-30-2005, 01:34 PM Y'all carry the 3m clear bra? i see it there and noticed something on your site. btw Those are the cleanest kits I've seen yet (aside from paint, which is a pain in the neck).
Yes, we do carry the clear bra kits and do a lot of Scion's since the paint is so thin. Thanks for the comment.
I did these with nightshades and then wetsanded them and cleared them when we painted the car.
Nightshades is definitely an more permanent option that makes it harder to reverse since the damage that can be caused to the light itself or the paint around it. Your car looks really nice, btw!
smash 06-30-2005, 01:40 PM i really like the smoked tails.. but.. how would you do the install if i live in VA? :(
RockBlocker 06-30-2005, 01:42 PM i really like the smoked tails.. but.. how would you do the install if i live in VA? :(
We wouldnt, you would.
LucidBD 06-30-2005, 02:52 PM i wanna see what these look like on SW. if they look great. il be intouch with ordering
RockBlocker 06-30-2005, 08:56 PM i wanna see what these look like on SW. if they look great. il be intouch with ordering
SW - what color is that? Sorry for not knowing
TCAV8R 07-01-2005, 02:30 AM Super White
RockBlocker 07-01-2005, 01:53 PM I assume that, But needed to make sure since i had heard white as polar white as well.
Smoked tails on a white car will look great IMHO.
http://www.rockblocker.net/Images/acura/whitetlsidemarker.jpg
nomis_nehc 07-03-2005, 10:03 AM i have smoked tails on a super white. i am planning to post pics after i am done with my third brake light. (wont have the material till tuesday or wednesday courtesy of blue batmobile)
Blue_Batmobile 07-03-2005, 07:36 PM Cant wait for the pics :wink:
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SuperWiteTC 07-05-2005, 04:37 PM there u go guys...waitin for SW pics?? i just got them done today...n let me tell u..i took it to professionals to get it install..cuz i didnt wanted to mess up... :nails:
smoked taillights from rockblockers. is a top quality product..even the guy who installed it also said dat. but it was not dat easy to put it on...i saw him durin the install he was takin off n puttin it bak couple of times...took him 30 min to do one light n then 15 to do the other one..i guess at first he was tryin to fit the whole light without cuttin the edges...but i guess he had to cut sum of the edges to give dat finish look...so ya anyways..there is one or two air bubbles on it and looks lil hazy ..but he said it will settle down once it get all dry...dats why they look soo dark in dat pic.
and sorrie once again for bad quality pic..i took it with my camera phone..give me few days..let it settle down..im gonna take sum nice pics with my digital camera...till then Njoy...n ya i higly recommend rockblocker smoked taillights...cant wait for them to start shippin out the third brake light.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/bhomik/Oops-0001.jpg
Crafter 07-05-2005, 05:16 PM and for you cheappies out there, get the spray for 17$. also if u want a dull look
i wanted the dull look and every place i went said you need to spray it.
so here's my final product. (dull look because at night it doesn't glare back, i dont know i just wanted to be diff) though i forgot to block off the rear white lights... ah well i still like them!!
http://www.trolleve.com/public_doc/crafter/stuff/xtc/2.jpg
http://www.trolleve.com/public_doc/crafter/stuff/xtc/3.jpg
ack154 07-05-2005, 05:47 PM I think I'd skip the spray... I'll pay the extra for a quality piece.
BTW, if anyone can show these on an SSM, I'd love to see it.
destro 07-05-2005, 06:09 PM save your money, doesnt change much. whats the point
ack154 07-05-2005, 06:14 PM The point is that some people think it looks good. If people want to spend money on these things... then, let them.
RockBlocker 07-06-2005, 01:12 AM there u go guys...waitin for SW pics?? i just got them done today...n let me tell u..i took it to professionals to get it install..cuz i didnt wanted to mess up... :nails:
smoked taillights from rockblockers. is a top quality product..even the guy who installed it also said dat. but it was not dat easy to put it on...i saw him durin the install he was takin off n puttin it bak couple of times...took him 30 min to do one light n then 15 to do the other one..i guess at first he was tryin to fit the whole light without cuttin the edges...but i guess he had to cut sum of the edges to give dat finish look...so ya anyways..there is one or two air bubbles on it and looks lil hazy ..but he said it will settle down once it get all dry...dats why they look soo dark in dat pic.
and sorrie once again for bad quality pic..i took it with my camera phone..give me few days..let it settle down..im gonna take sum nice pics with my digital camera...till then Njoy...n ya i higly recommend rockblocker smoked taillights...cant wait for them to start shippin out the third brake light.
Looks good. I am sure the first one took him a minute to figure out how to put it on and after that the second was a snap.
Thanks for the post. Can we use the pic for the site?
Gortok 07-06-2005, 01:36 AM That's gotta be the "dark" smoke, right?
It sure looks a LOT darker than what you showed on the IIP demo pics, IMO.
RockBlocker 07-06-2005, 01:39 AM That's gotta be the "dark" smoke, right?
It sure looks a LOT darker than what you showed on the IIP demo pics, IMO.
Cant remember for sure, but I dont think so. You have to remember that the product will look different under light conditions. Mine was a real Sunny day and he didnt look so bright out. I also took mine with the sun shining right on them
Gortok 07-06-2005, 01:59 AM So...the pic of the white above is a cloudy day using 20 or 35%?
I just don't want it too dark.
The tails on the FM look terrible in the bright sun. They kinda glow...They look like the lights are on even when the aren't.
Soon2BxB 07-06-2005, 04:33 AM im not too keen on those pics on the white tc
i have a nautical blue and i want my tails to look lightly smoked
not BLACK like that .. that looks cheap to me .. looks like someone stuck light covers over it ... im trying to avoid that look
im just looking to tone down the red ....
rockblocker .... is this what my tails are going to look like if its not super sunny outside ?? the pics you posted look MUCH different then those that he posted up there
SuperWiteTC 07-06-2005, 11:35 AM sorrie guys for dat bad picture...as i told u it was taken from camera phone..n also last 2 days its been rainin n cloudy. dats why they look sooo DARK...trust me give me some time. let the sun come out n then i will take sum more pics. and also gonna take sum nite shots also...if it stops rainin here...
SuperWiteTC 07-06-2005, 11:40 AM there u go guys...waitin for SW pics?? i just got them done today...n let me tell u..i took it to professionals to get it install..cuz i didnt wanted to mess up... :nails:
smoked taillights from rockblockers. is a top quality product..even the guy who installed it also said dat. but it was not dat easy to put it on...i saw him durin the install he was takin off n puttin it bak couple of times...took him 30 min to do one light n then 15 to do the other one..i guess at first he was tryin to fit the whole light without cuttin the edges...but i guess he had to cut sum of the edges to give dat finish look...so ya anyways..there is one or two air bubbles on it and looks lil hazy ..but he said it will settle down once it get all dry...dats why they look soo dark in dat pic.
and sorrie once again for bad quality pic..i took it with my camera phone..give me few days..let it settle down..im gonna take sum nice pics with my digital camera...till then Njoy...n ya i higly recommend rockblocker smoked taillights...cant wait for them to start shippin out the third brake light.
Looks good. I am sure the first one took him a minute to figure out how to put it on and after that the second was a snap.
Thanks for the post. Can we use the pic for the site?
ya excatly...he took his time on the first one cuz he didnt wanted to cut the edges..sumhow he wanted to make it fit perfectly...but dat didnt happen n he finally give up n then had to end up cuttin like the one side...but he told me dat the film is really thick n he was really impress abt the quality of the film. one question i have thought is with my order u guys have send me few small pieces of film....wut are those for? anyways im just waiitn for the weather to get clear up so dat i cam take sum more pics. dat way the lights dont look dat DARK....n ofcourse u can use dat pic on ur website.
SuperWiteTC 07-06-2005, 11:42 AM i was looking around for some more pics..n i found one more pic of SW with smoked tailight n also the third brake light. looks sweet to me...i just cant wait to do my third brake light...here is the pic..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/bhomik/718057_26_full.jpg
RockBlocker 07-06-2005, 01:34 PM So...the pic of the white above is a cloudy day using 20 or 35%?
I just don't want it too dark.
The tails on the FM look terrible in the bright sun. They kinda glow...They look like the lights are on even when the aren't.
Like he said let him wait to take some better pics of the car. Camera phone doesnt really do a great job compared to a Nikon D70 SLR if you know what I mean.
I dont know whose car this belongs too, but I dont think that is our product on the back of it.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/bhomik/718057_26_full.jpg
smash 07-06-2005, 01:46 PM I think that looks dope. Good job!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Gortok 07-06-2005, 08:25 PM I dont know whose car this belongs too, but I dont think that is our product on the back of it.
Ok, thanks for that...I was thinking that was WAY too dark for my ride. :nails:
First, is it legal for those smoke outs on the SW tc's, is there a legal %
Secondly, anyone have night pics of how much light comes through with them that dark?
RockBlocker 07-07-2005, 01:18 PM First, is it legal for those smoke outs on the SW tc's, is there a legal %
Secondly, anyone have night pics of how much light comes through with them that dark?
If you are worried about legality of the smoked film please check your local laws. Here in AZ it is 500ft that red cn be seen from. That is no problem with the 20%. No night pics, but we have checked it out and have no problems seeing the brake lights.
SuperWiteTC 07-08-2005, 03:31 AM here u go guys...tried my best to take some snaps...it mite give u an idea...its not bad at all...u can still see red pretty good..in both cases ... parkin mode and the brake mode.
PARKING MODE
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/bhomik/parkin.jpg
BRAKE MODE
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/bhomik/brake.jpg
RockBlocker 07-08-2005, 01:30 PM Thanks for posting up those pics. I am sure lots of people will like to see the look at night.
kocho333 07-09-2005, 07:58 AM wat exactly is the material you use if its not a vynal over lay
RockBlocker 07-09-2005, 01:06 PM wat exactly is the material you use if its not a vynal over lay
It is not your basic vinyl. This film is made from high impact resistant vinyl made to prevent rock and other freewar debris from damaging your light. It was started for headlights and fog lights. We just decided to use it for the tail lights.
SuperWiteTC 07-10-2005, 04:36 AM wat exactly is the material you use if its not a vynal over lay
It is not your basic vinyl. This film is made from high impact resistant vinyl made to prevent rock and other freewar debris from damaging your light. It was started for headlights and fog lights. We just decided to use it for the tail lights.
they are very good quality. very thick unlike any other overlays..really protects ur lights n looks awesome..
Gortok 07-11-2005, 04:16 PM Got 'em done!!
Check it out!
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2047000-2047999/2047743_12.jpg
Before and after pics here... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2047743/1
It takes some time and "LOTS" of patience...But, the end result is fantastic.
It's easier to work with if you use a small pistol grip hairdryer...warm and stretch...
Thanks again, Chad!
ack154 07-11-2005, 04:29 PM All these cool things for my car and I have no money. :(
RockBlocker 07-11-2005, 05:25 PM Thanks for posting pics. That is great.
All these cool things for my car and I have no money.
Someday you will
scrap 07-11-2005, 05:55 PM I want to smoke my taillights and brake light in a couple of weeks, I live in NJ and saw on your site that you have a place here. Do you have it in stock here and can you do the install in NJ. How much do they cost. Thanks for the info I contacted Lee, and he gave me a great price, so we will get together by the end of the month. I will post some pics when I get it done again thanks rockblocker !!
RockBlocker 07-11-2005, 08:47 PM No problem and cant wait for the order.
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