Clear Smoked Tail Lights
02-23-2015, 04:09 PM
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2006 CLK500, YUKON XL Quadrasteer, CRF 450x
Clear Smoked Tail Lights
As much as I looked, I couldn't find examples of the DEPO lights mounted on the car. EBAY sellers didn't have any and I couldn't find any searching google images and this forum. Sorry if I missed it here. Either way - here is what it looks like matched with Diamond Silver paint. Also I couldn't find a matching 3rd brake light so I had to use niteshade spray and simply smoked it myself. I am happy with the look and surprised that after 3 coats of nightshade, the 3rd brake light puts out plenty of light.
02-23-2015, 05:27 PM
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Wow! That looks much different (better) than I envisioned when I was considering the change. I assume everything is functionally the same. May now reconsider.
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02-23-2015, 06:28 PM
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Thanks. Yep - No errors. I took my time and was done with all 3 lights in 1 hour - not counting paint/drying time for the 3rd brake light. As a precaution I wrapped the transistor box "thingies" that come with the DEPO units in small rags to keep them from rattling before tucking them into the cavity just to the sides.
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The DEPO lights come smoked and I personally wouldn't add more smoke to them. I used my own 3rd brake light as I could not find a clear smoked unit like the DEPO. Yes on VHT nightshades tint spray.
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that's a nice level of tint. I bought a set of tails from a forum member and they were nearly black. when someone mistook my black CLK550 for an Acura I took them off!
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Eddie - I very much dig the color of your seats. What is the color and did they come factory this way? Are the mats the same color?
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As much as I looked, I couldn't find examples of the DEPO lights mounted on the car. EBAY sellers didn't have any and I couldn't find any searching google images and this forum. Sorry if I missed it here. Either way - here is what it looks like matched with Diamond Silver paint. Also I couldn't find a matching 3rd brake light so I had to use niteshade spray and simply smoked it myself. I am happy with the look and surprised that after 3 coats of nightshade, the 3rd brake light puts out plenty of light.
Can I ask you where did you buy this clear tail light?
