g0nk

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

Sunny

Very very nice! Does the light show through?

And to pop out, do you wedge something behind the light and it pops out?

g0nk

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..

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?

g0nk

sure thing!

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..

streetlethalxb

P.S.

You think that stuff would work, sprayed on the inside of the
headlight lens, or too dimming??

g0nk

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..

streetlethalxb

Thanks!!

streetlethalxb

found some online, all hobby shops around here are mission to get to..
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes2949.htm

g0nk

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.. ;)

HMRNBOX

Not sure if this will work, but found this on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Window-Tint-Spra...QQcmdZViewItem

g0nk

Yeah, that should work, it's essentially the same stuff..

ElChupacabra

Nice mod. Good clean look!