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    Default ghosted tail lights.

    anyone know the process to ghosting tail lights? is it a special type of paint?

    any info would be great

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    i've heard of tinting a good quality clear paint is a good idea and using a gun.

    i think this is what Airstrike has done to his taillights

    shoot him up a pm

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    thanks mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by adam69 View Post
    Can you be more specific on what you mean by ghosting?Im confused
    kind of like a smokey tinted finish.

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    It's not legal, but if that doesn't bother you..

    You can get tint spray at auto shops - "for offroad use".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fletch_QLD View Post
    It's not legal
    dw bout that

    thanks bud.. just goes on the inside of the light yeH?
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    - K&N pod
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    Quote Originally Posted by djeyecon View Post
    dw bout that

    thanks bud.. just goes on the inside of the light yeH?

    That would b VHT night shades u can get it at super cheap 4 like $20 aslong as u can still see ur lights from 200m away its legal. If u want a more glossy look and u just use the night shades can it will give u a bit of a mat finish, buy some clear that allows u 2 rub back and polish up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrx884 View Post
    That would b VHT night shades u can get it at super cheap 4 like $20 aslong as u can still see ur lights from 200m away its legal. If u want a more glossy look and u just use the night shades can it will give u a bit of a mat finish, buy some clear that allows u 2 rub back and polish up.
    still illegal as its modifying an ADR approved light.

    niteshades goes on the outside of the lens. do one coat at a time and let it dry, see if you like it and if enough light comes through, then do more coats til its how you want it. it dries darker than when its wet

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    thanks for the help guys, i bought the nightshades today for 17 bucks at super cheap and a can of top coat clear. i'll post a DIY if it comes out well enough... just gotta wait to get my car back lol.
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    - BILLET Products short shifter
    - NGK Iridium plugs
    - K&N pod
    - VIBE Black Air 6 Speakers
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    paint it on till its dripping off!!!! i did it on my vc wagon and you could still easiy put it in reverse and see where ur going. the light globes just cut through the paint like nothing else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boomnvn View Post
    paint it on till its dripping off!!!! i did it on my vc wagon and you could still easiy put it in reverse and see where ur going. the light globes just cut through the paint like nothing else.
    and get runs? LOL

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    Yeah i want to do mine was thinkin bout buyin stick on window tint from auto barn for a super glossy finish any one tried this??

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