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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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I am looking to get my tail light tinted professionally. I don't want it DARK at ALL, just want a nice smoked shade. I had the 30% vinyl overlays from HeadlightArmor.com and it was too dark for my tastes. I may want to go for a 50% look. If you have a picture that might be what I am looking for, PLEASE post it. So, where do you recommend I do it? Jon's Tinted Tails?
Old Mar 14, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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there are a TON of people on here that you could ship a set of tails to, and they would do flawless work and send them right back for a great price, thats what i did.... there are lots of posts on here...
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Yea, I considered FLEA for the job, but it's hard to trust people to do a flawless job. I like my stuff top notch.
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That's the look I want pretty much. Not sure if I want it a little darker or a little lighter.
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www.jonstintedtails.com
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Originally Posted by 20tCDude05


That's the look I want pretty much. Not sure if I want it a little darker or a little lighter.
Lighter or darker? I am still trying to find a picture or someone around here that has tails tinted a certain way that you might like. It's hard to just look at a picture and say "that's what I want!", I prefer to see some tails in person and then make a decision how light or dark I want it. Either way whatever you choose, post pictures when you get them!
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Looks good, but its a tad bit too dark. I like the one of Reese`s car I posted above. I think I will have Jon`s Tinted Tails do it. They any good?
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dude...im in the same boat...but i got the 08 lights, and im wondering what is too dark
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I would keep the 2008 tail light as it is. If I had them that is.
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really? why?
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Because they look dark as it is.
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i have yet to see a fully tinted 08 tail
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Originally Posted by lil_will
www.jonstintedtails.com
this car is in my magazine,
Old Mar 15, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Which magazine?
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^^^super street- jan. 2008 page 128
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Not the tC but might help.

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Any body shop should be able to do them no problem.
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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LOL, I asked mine and all they said was it was "illegal"
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Originally Posted by BlckdOutTC
i have yet to see a fully tinted 08 tail
Not blacked out, but I like 'em, they're dark enough for me...



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