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Old 01-26-2009, 03:05 PM
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how to smoke tail lights....

wanted to know if anyone has any recommendations for a quick "tinting" of tail lights for the 997

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Old 01-26-2009, 05:46 PM
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I don't know about quick but the proper way to do it is to have them sprayed with clear coat. I had mine done at Detailing Dynamics (which is a board sponser). I took them off myself and mailed them to them and had them back in about a week and they turned out perfect. See what you think.
 
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thanks for the info

looks awesome...I will give it try
 
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Detailing Dynamics is the S#!t!!!
 
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Detailing Dynamics is the S#!t!!!
 
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Looks awesome.
 
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I used a film made for headlights and taillights.
 
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Which ones will last the longest ?
 
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The clear coat is pretty much done just like the clear coat on your car paint so it should last just the same.
 
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So.. is there a DIY? Where did you get the film from? Does it bubble.. does it look clean?
 
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Definitely go with the clear coat spray! It looks the best and lasts the longest.

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Spraying them will last the longest and it will look best (as long as you dont get dust on while the paint is drying)
 
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whats the cost and can you just do half the taillights?
 
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We can do them however you like. The price is retail $450, "6speed" discount is 15% off. (core exchange is required)
 
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A good body/paint shop should be able to do it. Thats where I did mine.
 
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