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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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So I washed the box and decided i'd try to smoke the side markers. I think it turned out pretty sweet, and it was a cheap and easy mod..

The front markers were easy, pop and slide forward.. unclip the wireing and take the bulb out.. The rear ones were a little trickier, gotta unbolt the top of the inside of the bumper and pull back to reach the bolt that's holding them in..

Next step was to sand them, I used a large nail file that my GF had laying around.. it's mysteriously gone missing now to hide the evidence.. heh..

Then sprayed 2 coats of Pacta Modeling Window Tint to them. Let dry for about an hour in the nice hot FL sun, and popped them all back in..

oh, and here's the pics..







Now I can't wait for the other stuff I have coming, some Anzo Projectors, TYC Tails, Keyhole Covers, and my Imperial Emblem front badge from EZ.. I know I know, I need to drop it.. and get some new shoes.. heh
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Very very nice! Does the light show through?

And to pop out, do you wedge something behind the light and it pops out?
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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yes, the light still shines through, it's pretty dim in the daylight, so i didn't take pics, probably wouldn't show up.. but at night I believe it will look just tinted.. during the day, they look really dark, but it is transparent..

the front lights were easy to pop out, I just used my fingers and a microfiber cloth.. from the back end, grab it and pull out and forward. make sure you're covering the front end with the cloth so when it pops out it doesn't scratch anything..

the rears were a little tougher, because my 10mm ratchet was kinda big, and i had to fit it inside the peeled back rear bumper to get to the bolt.. there's only one holding the rear ones in.. wasn't too bad really..
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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I think I will have to do this. I bet it would look good on my SRP. Can you put up some night shots when you get the time?
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Night_Shadows
I think I will have to do this. I bet it would look good on my SRP. Can you put up some night shots when you get the time?
sure thing!
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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I was just at work staring at my box, thinking of how to do that exact same thing, and I was thinkin' "I wonder if there is a spray on tinted film.." and there it is, looks great! Will be doing the same..
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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P.S.

You think that stuff would work, sprayed on the inside of the
headlight lens, or too dimming??
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by streetlethalxb
I was just at work staring at my box, thinking of how to do that exact same thing, and I was thinkin' "I wonder if there is a spray on tinted film.." and there it is, looks great! Will be doing the same..
hehe, yeah, it took me a while to locate the spray.. I had to visit 4 local hobby shops before I found only one can of it.. I'd suggest calling all the local hobby shops around you and ask them if they carry "spray on window tint" from Pacta or Model Master.. same stuff basically.. was only $4.99 for the can..
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Thanks!!
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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found some online, all hobby shops around here are mission to get to..
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes2949.htm
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by streetlethalxb
P.S.

You think that stuff would work, sprayed on the inside of the
headlight lens, or too dimming??
Yeah, I think it would work fine, but i'd be careful of local laws.. if a cop pulls you over because of it, you'd have to get new headlights.. it'd be easier to get overlays, so then if you get pulled over, you can easily just pull them off to avoid the ticket, and buying new headlights.. ;)
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Not sure if this will work, but found this on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Window-Tint-Spra...QQcmdZViewItem
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by HMRNBOX
Not sure if this will work, but found this on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Window-Tint-Spra...QQcmdZViewItem
Yeah, that should work, it's essentially the same stuff..
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Nice mod. Good clean look!
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