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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Whats up guys i have a 2005 silver streak manual tC, want to tint the tail lights. I have NO idea how to do it, nor do i know anyone that can or will. Is there anybody who can give me an estimated price, or if anyone in the southeastern part of PA wanna give me a PM. Thanks for all the help, love sl
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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you can hit up a local tint shop and ask em what they charge...
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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buy overlays from batmobile and he will give u instructions
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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dip it in black paint
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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lol ^^^^^^^^
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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vht nightshades. google it and spray that ____ on your lights
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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buy overlays from batmobile and he will give u instructions

. Email me if interested.

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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:16 AM
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don't bother you'll just get pulled over and ticketed.
not worth the money imo
or if you really want
either red em out, or buy like 50% window tint and do that haha idk
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:19 AM
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window tint is the dumbest idea, so dont listen to this^^^dude

either go to a shop, VHT them, or go with blue bats stuff
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Simplylibet
don't bother you'll just get pulled over and ticketed.
not worth the money imo
or if you really want
either red em out, or buy like 50% window tint and do that haha idk
Depends on where you live. I spoke to a local officer during one of a Scion club's car shows/charity events my club was sponsoring... And he told me, it's legal to tint the rear tails as long as the following is observed. 1. brake lights can be clearly seen when braking during the day...and 2. tail lights are visible 150-200 feet behind the vehicle at night.
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Originally Posted by DJ08tC
window tint is the dumbest idea, so dont listen to this^^^dude

either go to a shop, VHT them, or go with blue bats stuff
you can tint them just fine...it's the same thing as doing your windows and only costs like 10 bucks instead of like like 40 for the overlays.
just saying.
also if you buy the overlays get the ones with the reverse light cutout.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:38 AM
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there is a reason it goes on the inside of window, it will not hold up to the elements nor will it curve to the shape of the tail lights. so again please do not buy window tint
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:43 AM
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Yeah, window tint WILL NOT WORK. VHT is the way to go IMO.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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^hairdryer to get it to form. to the taillight..
and they put your back window on the outside, not inside btw
and im just suggesting.
it's definitely a cheap alternative. not saying you or him has to like it.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:49 AM
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omg you have no clue wtf you are talking! please just stop, they do not put it on the outside of your window. The only time they put it on the outside is to cut it to shape then they put it on the inside.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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pretty sure i watched them put my back window tint on the outside. but you know whatever could be hallucinating.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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you want me to take a picture of it on the inside of my window? WINDOW TINT GOES ON THE INSIDE, it is not made for the elements
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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alright haha
mines ON the outside.
i guess my shop did it retarded or something
i mean it's held up for 8 months now.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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lol thanks for the help guys, probably get the local shop to do it. They know what there doing, they did my windows pretty cheap and it looks great. thanks again
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

ive ordered this stuff from this guy and it works pretty well...

I suggest putting it on when it is warmer though or in a heated garage because otherwise it is too hard for a noobie like me



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