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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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Professionally tinted is the way to go.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SickStroke6.0
Professionally tinted is the way to go.

Got a quote the other day from a place that does custom vehicle work and they told me it was going to be $475 to tint just my tail lights and would take up to two days.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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Got a quote the other day from a place that does custom vehicle work and they told me it was going to be $475 to tint just my tail lights and would take up to two days.
How in the world did they come up with that number? My body shop charges $30 per taillight. They wetsand them, and spray them with a high gloss clear with a drop of gloss black mixed in until the desired level of tint is reached.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SickStroke6.0

How in the world did they come up with that number? My body shop charges $30 per taillight. They wetsand them, and spray them with a high gloss clear with a drop of gloss black mixed in until the desired level of tint is reached.
That's what I'm wondering...makes no sense at all.
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Profession or a well done DIY clear coat makes a total difference. Not only in looks, but in protection from elements and direct sunlight

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Profession or a well done DIY clear coat makes a total difference. Not only in looks, but in protection from elements and direct sunlight
Looks way better!
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Nightshade, still see red with the lights off. No clear coat


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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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I'm having a little trouble getting the corner headlights out any tips?
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I'm having a little trouble getting the corner headlights out any tips?
Hit them lol. It knocks them loos
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Well s hit haha
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