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Old 03-29-2011, 06:36 AM
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i want to ask how is this done? is this a tint or paint? on the inside of the cover or the outside?
Old 03-29-2011, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 180custom
the red sedan is driven by a girl,.
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Old 03-29-2011, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by theaudir8fan
i want to ask how is this done? is this a tint or paint? on the inside of the cover or the outside?
pretty sure the outside is just sprayed with a few light coats, then wet sanded...i'm sure it's a longer process but do some searches, theres a DIY on here. But i dont trust myself lol so i rather trust a pro
Old 03-29-2011, 01:39 PM
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^ Correct, we spray the taillights with black and clear, wetsand, compound, and polish. Sometimes they'll come out so mint, wetsanding isn't necessary.
Old 03-29-2011, 06:22 PM
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Old 03-29-2011, 07:36 PM
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I actually don't mind how "red" they are on my VR, but you guys are right about all the other color cars.

180, the way I have always done them in the past is over-reducing the basecoat then clear. That works great! 1:2 is the ratio I found to be the best. Give it a try sometime and let me know what you think.
Old 03-30-2011, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 180Custom
Something like this?


Turn around time if I come down to the shop?

I have a vert.


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Old 03-30-2011, 06:43 PM
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highly recommend ONEighty's process
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Old 04-03-2011, 02:37 PM
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Do you have ones already done, and can take mine in trade?

I have a 2011 G37 Sedan that I want the tails smoked out.

Does anyone have a white car with the smoked tails?
Old 10-29-2012, 02:45 PM
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I am interested in having this done; however I need to drive the car so 2 days turnaround time is too long. Is there a way to do some type of a trade in + Labor as dyingbreed mentioned?
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A core exchange program would awesome!
Old 10-30-2012, 11:32 AM
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The are bright red so other drivers see them. Crazy concept, I know. I'll never understand why people are trying to help other drivers crash into them.
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Originally Posted by TruLux
I am interested in having this done; however I need to drive the car so 2 days turnaround time is too long. Is there a way to do some type of a trade in + Labor as dyingbreed mentioned?
We actually do have a core exchange program available, but the taillights are usually out to another state and there is a long waiting list. Send us a PM or email us to see the current wait time.

Originally Posted by Ra_
A core exchange program would awesome!
Same as above.

Originally Posted by 4DOORFUN
The are bright red so other drivers see them. Crazy concept, I know. I'll never understand why people are trying to help other drivers crash into them.
Yea I guess everybody is rear ending all the IS300 and Range Rover sports with the clear tails

I'm not a fan of completely blacking out taillights, a little bit of smoke doesn't hurt anyone and can be CLEARLY seen
Old 11-06-2012, 12:31 AM
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yep.light on my black xs


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