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01-09-2005, 08:55 AM | #1 | ||
Nat D
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hey all im thinking about tinting my rear tailights..
i have series 1 au falcon rear lights so there is an orange indicator butim assuming a clear bulb? if i paint over these with tinting when the indicators are being used will you be able to see orange? or will i have to get orange bulbs? also is tiniting illegal? Cheers, Nat D |
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01-09-2005, 09:18 AM | #2 | ||
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Tinting is illegal, but if done very lightly you can get away with it.
The cans all say on them 'FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY' you have been warned.
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01-09-2005, 09:20 AM | #3 | ||
Nat D
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ok cool, so if i do it about 50% will you be able to see the orange blinkers??
EDIT: or is 50% too much |
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01-09-2005, 09:27 AM | #4 | ||
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Would not even bother with tinting tail lights. Waste of time, money and resources.
Spend the money elsewhere.
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01-09-2005, 09:33 AM | #5 | |||
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Did i mention its a defect and a fine from the police.
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01-09-2005, 09:36 AM | #6 | ||
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i don't understand, why would you want to tint you rear taillights?? wouldn't you rather people be able to see them more easilly?
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01-09-2005, 09:44 AM | #7 | ||
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Although illegal, on black cars a slight tint can look damn good.
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01-09-2005, 09:47 AM | #8 | ||
Nat D
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thats the thing, my car is black, and it dosent cost much its 20 buks for a whole can.. apparently it comes off easily with metho, paint stripper, etc
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01-09-2005, 11:02 AM | #9 | ||
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PM Casper, i believe he has tinted the lights of his Black AU
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01-09-2005, 01:38 PM | #10 | ||
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I must admit it looks pretty flash on my girl. It's called nightshades, and yes is for "off road use only".
Give it a light sand (I used 1500), just to help it adhere. I gave 2 very light coats and it came up really good. It's designed so that even tho the lens is dark, the light is allowed to penetrate. I still have ample light for my indicators and stop/tails. You will notice not as much projected light from your reversing lights, but it's still visible if someone else is looking. And yes. Do be wary of cops. A small few will do you just to be buggers, but others will make a point if they have to stop you for anything else. |
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