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04-17-2005, 09:07 PM
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How to smoke out tail lights
Im trying to give my car a less flashly look and I figured I would start out by smoking the tail lights black, I am unsure about how to do this right though I know I will need to prep the tail lights prime them then paint them and add clear coat, but is it that simple or is there more to it?!?!
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04-18-2005, 12:48 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
I've been looking to do this too. What Im eventually going to do is to take transparent black paint (Testors) and apply a light coat to the lights. Then, when I get an even coat and the right darkenss, then add a finish coat. Not sure what to use for that tho. Ive been too lazy to look into what i need and no time to do it. Look for transparent paint tho, that will work. Also, try it out on something else first. Dont ruin yor lights, then blame it on me. lol. i am not held responsible. lloll. good luck
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04-18-2005, 04:20 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
hahah no problem thanks for your input!
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04-18-2005, 11:43 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
I have had Testors candy apple red on my altezzas for 1 year now. I added 4 sprays, and that was it. No clear coat at all. Lights look as if painted yesterday, absolutely no fading. I sold two seperate pairs on e-bay also, no complaints.
My friend used the Testors transparent black to smoke his 240SX tail lights. Worked like a charm, no clear coat required! I've had enough experience with Testors to say that their paint is awesome...plus $4 a can shipped? Can't beat that!
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04-19-2005, 02:19 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
Sounds great thanks for the input so no primer either?
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04-19-2005, 03:30 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
the best is VHT Niteshades, they sell it at www.jegs.com
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04-19-2005, 07:08 PM
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Re: Re: How to smoke out tail lights
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02-15-2007, 10:27 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
hey guys can i get that paint at r&s strauss or something?
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02-15-2007, 10:35 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
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Here is the shit you need to do it... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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02-15-2007, 10:41 PM
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Re: How to smoke out tail lights
I just used spray paint from autozone and clearcoat. I have some friends that did theirs in VHT, only problem is that your lights be dark as shit, I can hardly see their brake lights during the day. I managed to spray mine in a light and even enough coat that you can see them just fine but still get the smoked look.
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