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14-03-2007, 11:19 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
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Where can you get it done and does anyone have photos ..
before and after ..D Daniel
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14-03-2007, 11:51 PM
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You buy tinting paint (I forget the proper name) you can get it from Autobarn for $10-$20. Just follow the directions on the can, very easy to do.
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15-03-2007, 12:10 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Australia
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it's illegal though
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15-03-2007, 12:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Driving my Tickford T3 Wagon in Sydney
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The "tinting paint" is called night shades. Costs around $15. You can get it from Autobahn, Supercrap, Auto one etc.
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15-03-2007, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: GEELONG
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carfeful with the tinting paint, i got a canary just for that. had to go through a hole roadworthy process because of it.
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15-03-2007, 01:20 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kenthurst
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Had it done on a previous vehicle ... and got defected for it (long time ago).
If you want it to look nice and shiney though ... got to a panel beater and have them spray it with a clear coat ... I have seen some that have been tinted the colour of the factory paint and it looked nice and smooth. Don't go over the top though ... as it will stand out too much and the cops will pick on you for it.
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15-03-2007, 01:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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One coat of night shades should be fine, but any more than that and you may only use it for off road use - it says so on the can.
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15-03-2007, 09:05 AM
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Now with an AU XR6
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Belgrave, VIC
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You can night shade your tail lights as long as you can still see them from 200 metres away from what I have heard. I dont know too much about the au's yet, but I know on some cars you can actually pull the tail light apart and spray the inside of the lens, therefore keeping the shiny exterior, ooooohhh, shiny.
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15-03-2007, 12:04 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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Here's an idea. Lets just dull our taillights so that they're harder to see so there's a higher likelihood of someone running up your ***!
Yeah, taillight tinting is a stupid idea. Don't turn your nice AU into a dirty ricer. It's just wrong.
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15-03-2007, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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yes, i have it done on my au xr6 and i get nothing but compliments about how good it looks. i wouldnt recomend the night shade spray paint it looks horrid and doesnt last long. my advice go to your panel beater and have them do it with a clear coat and oven baked. if you would like to see my photos just e mail me and ill forward them to you! i have been pulled over many times (mainly for speeding) and have never been picked up for my highly illegal tinted tail lights, rather only to be told i have a tailight globe out. The only negative thing about it is that my reverse lights are pathetic and it annoys me. If anyone wants a set of tinted tail lights and lives in the melbourne area, just let me know, id be happy to swap them for a set of non tinted tail lights as i am thinking of selling my car.
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15-03-2007, 12:48 PM
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Merry Xmas To All
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Melton South, Moderator: ORSM Club
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If you know or are a spray painter, then use a few drops of black in clear. Then apply coats 'till you have achived the darkness you require. You will end up with a higher lustre than Night Shades can offer. Legalities are compromised though.
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17-03-2007, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Auckland NZ
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How about replacing your factory ones with a pair of black base custom tail lights like these puppies??
Once I get my "other" things done,I'm going to put them on my au futura. They look sweeet...! |
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17-03-2007, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moree, NSW
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I would love a set of tail lights like that for my ute but apprently you can only get the chrome ones, but i've seen half a dozen commodore utes with them. Poxy light companys only doing good stuff for dunnydoors
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17-03-2007, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warwick, QLD
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yeah, i want clears for my wagon, but do you think any one will do them? no, though i do suggest www.hjcmotorsports.com.au (penrith based company) that make lights for anything and everything (though not au wagons...surprise surprise)
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18-03-2007, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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If you want to save yourself the hassle why not just go for the black stockings tint. I've seen two AU's with stockings on the taill lights, one dark blue AU with black stockings and a white AU with white stockings. IMO the original series II/III tail lights are perfect the way they are, can't understand why people would go for the ricer altezza stuff. Then again all to their own..
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