Looking for advice on smoked tail lights...
10-07-2013, 06:58 PM
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Looking for advice on smoked tail lights...
I hate the look of the silver lights on my Tuxedo Black Limited. They just stick out like a sore thumb.
So I've been looking at either of these two options:
The easy answer is the Raptor/FX4 lights, but I'm intrigued by the painted lights. My two concerns are scratching and how dark they look. The vendor says he can make them as dark or light as I want.
Does anybody have the painted lenses? How have they held up? Do you have pics??
So I've been looking at either of these two options:
- OEM Raptor/FX4 lights
- Professionally painted lights (as seen on eBay)
The easy answer is the Raptor/FX4 lights, but I'm intrigued by the painted lights. My two concerns are scratching and how dark they look. The vendor says he can make them as dark or light as I want.
Does anybody have the painted lenses? How have they held up? Do you have pics??
10-07-2013, 07:14 PM
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I went with the FX4, but painted the outside edges black, really makes it look so much better with the edges painted.
I didn't want anything that doesn't meet FMVSS standards as the insurance ****'s are out of control in Canada.
I didn't want anything that doesn't meet FMVSS standards as the insurance ****'s are out of control in Canada.
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10-07-2013, 07:29 PM
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My 2013 Lariat has the same lites you do so I ordered these over the weekend on Amazon. I think they are the same ones your looking at.
OEM Ford F-150 Black Tail Light Pair - SVT Raptor, Harley Davidson AL3Z13404AE
by Ford
Price:$140.00
OEM Ford F-150 Black Tail Light Pair - SVT Raptor, Harley Davidson AL3Z13404AE
by Ford Price:$140.00
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10-07-2013, 07:32 PM
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"Shakezone" a member here is the one who sells the tinted tails send him a PM.
I did the FX4 lights from Shakezone (after some "shaky" customer service) in the 09-present parts section.
I then painted the trim like as stated above and they look awesome.
I did the FX4 lights from Shakezone (after some "shaky" customer service) in the 09-present parts section.
I then painted the trim like as stated above and they look awesome.
10-07-2013, 08:09 PM
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Another option is to use 
nite-shades and tint the taillights yourself.
nite-shades and tint the taillights yourself.
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10-07-2013, 08:26 PM
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I hate the look of the silver lights on my Tuxedo Black Limited. They just stick out like a sore thumb.
So I've been looking at either of these two options:
Does anybody have the painted lenses? How have they held up? Do you have pics??
So I've been looking at either of these two options:
- OEM Raptor/FX4 lights
- Professionally painted lights (as seen on eBay)
Does anybody have the painted lenses? How have they held up? Do you have pics??
I purchased those same smoked lights on ebay. I emailed the guy and told him I didnt want them too dark but not too light. They are too dark. The picture is deceiving. In the day time its hard to see my brake lights which I dont like. I will post a pic tomorrow.
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