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3r!c84 · 06-09-2010, 01:58 PM

hey have anyof you tinted your tail lights? i did my marker lights and they turned out good.

heres a quick photoshop

RandyP · 06-09-2010, 02:26 PM

I had a guy here who painted his tail lamps, park lamps and headlamps on his 04 Silverado. Then again he also had 20% tint on his entire front windshield. Sort of a weird guy, someone who was always asking for trouble.

3r!c84 · 06-09-2010, 02:28 PM

yeah my friend has a newer dodge and did ALL the lights

joe1982 · 06-09-2010, 02:34 PM

did it on my friends truck, but its all black, and tinted out

RandyP · 06-09-2010, 03:19 PM

Had some photos, thought I'd upload them so you could see.

That's a ticket just waiting to happen. Or a lawsuit after you're in a wreck with it.

bigwheel15 · 06-09-2010, 04:14 PM

Tail lights I have no problem with being tinted, but I just cant see the logic in doing so with the headlights. I do however like that truck.

justpball · 06-09-2010, 05:02 PM

mine are done, but I have some Leds between the tailgate and bumper to help people see me when i stop

*87 chevy silverado* · 06-09-2010, 05:52 PM

yea it looks good my buddy did it to his 81

baggedcten · 06-09-2010, 05:57 PM

Here is mine didnt go to dark.

Well they look dark in the pic but not really that dark!

**old Rusty C10** · 06-09-2010, 06:07 PM

here and alot of other places its a mod that will get you tickets so if youre doing it on a truck for road use better think if it will cost you alot more than you thought

3r!c84 · 06-09-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by baggedcten

Here is mine didnt go to dark.

Well they look dark in the pic but not really that dark!

got any diffrent pics? of the lights

gloriavoxdei · 06-09-2010, 11:48 PM

I always loved how blacked out lights looked. Unfortunately it's illegal as stink in Colorado so it's not an option for me. Keep up the pics guys, your trucks look awesome!!!!

baggedcten · 06-09-2010, 11:56 PM

here is a new pic you could see that they are not to dark.

BLE 'BURBAN · 06-10-2010, 03:39 AM

Bodyshops up here put a few drops of black paint (or what ever color you prefer) into a clearcoat then spray the lenses with that.All depending as to how much of a tint you want dictates how much color to add to the clearcoat. I had all my lenses smoked. Front, side markers, taillights & clearance/cab lights.

Bad71chev406sbc · 06-10-2010, 06:39 AM

Just remember...it's not at night visibility that matters.....ITS DURING THE DAY!!!!

When shaded smartly and in moderation, it's a nice good looking mod. BUT, 9 times out of 10, those who shade, literally BLACK THEM THE EFF OUT. Thus my reasonings for being a "niteshade" hater at my *shrug* Ford forum. I personally used to have a set of lightly shaded tails on my DD. Then I nearly rear ended a guy with literally black tails. You COULD NOT see his brake lights at dusk. I can't imagine those gross things during dusk, overcast, and rainy conditions. It's likely if rear ended, it would be deemed your fault. Tossed on stock tails and LED's and they're bright as balls....and not gay shaded (remember, I'm a hater! lol)

baggedcten's look great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Had some photos, thought I'd upload them so you could see.

That's a ticket just waiting to happen. Or a lawsuit after you're in a wreck with it.

If I were following that truck, I would follow it til it got to it's destination parking lot. Wait for him to get out. Then take my 4lb BFH to each and every lense.

Maybe not seriously, but holy hell that Chev is straight up gross. Doesn't matter if it's got HID's and LED's everywhere...

RandyP · 06-10-2010, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad71chev406sbc

Just remember...it's not at night visibility that matters.....ITS DURING THE DAY!!!!

When shaded smartly and in moderation, it's a nice good looking mod. BUT, 9 times out of 10, those who shade, literally BLACK THEM THE EFF OUT. Thus my reasonings for being a "niteshade" hater at my *shrug* Ford forum. I personally used to have a set of lightly shaded tails on my DD. Then I nearly rear ended a guy with literally black tails. You COULD NOT see his brake lights at dusk. I can't imagine those gross things during dusk, overcast, and rainy conditions. It's likely if rear ended, it would be deemed your fault. Tossed on stock tails and LED's and they're bright as balls....and not gay shaded (remember, I'm a hater! lol)

baggedcten's look great.

If I were following that truck, I would follow it til it got to it's destination parking lot. Wait for him to get out. Then take my 4lb BFH to each and every lense.

Maybe not seriously, but holy hell that Chev is straight up gross. Doesn't matter if it's got HID's and LED's everywhere...

I totally concur. I can just imagine how hard it is to see out of with a tinted windshield and no candle power making it to the road. Driving by braille more or less.

LOW1TON · 06-10-2010, 01:23 PM

I did all of mine. tail, clearance and brakes.

Kerlijah · 10-17-2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LOW1TON

I did all of mine. tail, clearance and brakes.

I love your truck man, that's just plain sexy!!

von guido · 10-18-2011, 12:55 PM

you dont have to see brake lights to tell if someone is slowing down. I think some people will find something in anything to whine about.That being said..........I dont have tinted tails because i dont want to be rearended lol!!!!

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-18-2011, 07:51 PM

I didn't wet sand/clear mine....yet... but they fit well with the tailgate panel IMO. I think I'd rather a 1977-19080[?] panel without the black border though.

Also shot the front markers...

I cheated with LED's in the tails, but everything is still significantly bright.

06-09-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	smoked lights hey have anyof you tinted your tail lights? i did my marker lights and they turned out good. heres a quick photoshop Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 06-09-2010 at 02:00 PM.

06-09-2010, 02:26 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: smoked lights I had a guy here who painted his tail lamps, park lamps and headlamps on his 04 Silverado. Then again he also had 20% tint on his entire front windshield. Sort of a weird guy, someone who was always asking for trouble.

06-09-2010, 02:28 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: smoked lights yeah my friend has a newer dodge and did ALL the lights __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

06-09-2010, 02:34 PM	#4
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: smoked lights did it on my friends truck, but its all black, and tinted out __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

06-09-2010, 03:19 PM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: smoked lights Had some photos, thought I'd upload them so you could see. That's a ticket just waiting to happen. Or a lawsuit after you're in a wreck with it. Attached Images

06-09-2010, 04:14 PM	#6
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: smoked lights Tail lights I have no problem with being tinted, but I just cant see the logic in doing so with the headlights. I do however like that truck.

06-09-2010, 05:02 PM	#7
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: smoked lights mine are done, but I have some Leds between the tailgate and bumper to help people see me when i stop __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055 Last edited by justpball; 06-09-2010 at 05:03 PM.

06-09-2010, 05:52 PM	#8
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: smoked lights yea it looks good my buddy did it to his 81

06-09-2010, 05:57 PM	#9
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: smoked lights Here is mine didnt go to dark. Well they look dark in the pic but not really that dark! Attached Images __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold Last edited by baggedcten; 06-09-2010 at 05:58 PM. Reason: sp?

06-09-2010, 06:07 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: smoked lights here and alot of other places its a mod that will get you tickets so if youre doing it on a truck for road use better think if it will cost you alot more than you thought __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-09-2010, 11:48 PM	#12
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Re: smoked lights I always loved how blacked out lights looked. Unfortunately it's illegal as stink in Colorado so it's not an option for me. Keep up the pics guys, your trucks look awesome!!!! __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy, 400, th350, np203 with part time conversion, Fibrecraft popup camper, soon to get a 14 bolt/d44 swap 2001 Yukon XL2500, 6.0, 4L85E, 4x4, family truckster

06-09-2010, 11:56 PM	#13
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: smoked lights here is a new pic you could see that they are not to dark. Attached Images __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

06-10-2010, 03:39 AM	#14
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: smoked lights Bodyshops up here put a few drops of black paint (or what ever color you prefer) into a clearcoat then spray the lenses with that.All depending as to how much of a tint you want dictates how much color to add to the clearcoat. I had all my lenses smoked. Front, side markers, taillights & clearance/cab lights. Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

06-10-2010, 01:23 PM	#17
LOW1TON Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: BRISTOW OKLAHOMA Posts: 247	Re: smoked lights I did all of mine. tail, clearance and brakes. __________________ "WIDER IS BETTER" (TRUCKS ONLY)

10-18-2011, 12:55 PM	#19
von guido Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: outside atlanta Posts: 156	Re: smoked lights you dont have to see brake lights to tell if someone is slowing down. I think some people will find something in anything to whine about.That being said..........I dont have tinted tails because i dont want to be rearended lol!!!! __________________ officer,we weren't racing.. he was merely pacing me.



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10-18-2011, 07:51 PM	#20
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: smoked lights I didn't wet sand/clear mine....yet... but they fit well with the tailgate panel IMO. I think I'd rather a 1977-19080[?] panel without the black border though. Also shot the front markers... I cheated with LED's in the tails, but everything is still significantly bright. __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

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