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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Besides "tinting" tail lights, what and where could I buy the other way to "smoke out tail lights", because i just picked up my s class tail lights wanna smoke them out the easier way then actually putting tint film on them

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Besides "tinting" tail lights, what and where could I buy the other way to "smoke out tail lights", because i just picked up my s class tail lights wanna smoke them out the easier way then actually putting tint film on them

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I think tinting tail lights with film is the easiest way in a long run.

With tail light sprays, its very easy to "f" up if you are not that good of a spray-er. or if preparation is not sufficiently done.

Also, with spray tints, over time, if not treated correctly will fade. I've seen faded tails, and it is.... hideous.

I've been using the same set of tails I tinted with film for a long time, it still looks as good as new!
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maybe i just suck with vinyl...but mine was so hard to do and it came out all ****ty
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Check out jonstintedtails.com he does great work.. send em out to him and he can have em back to you in 2 weeks i believe.
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buy the precut tint/roll off the internet, as advans stated. it truly is a DIY job. GL

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advans.. where can i buy precut S-class LED tail lights.. .. i have my regular stock w203 lights smoked with vinyl right now.. but i am gettin the S-class tails and i wanna tint them with no hassle
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FYI- I tinted my tails, and did a good job, but yes, they faded alot, but I don't park in a garage.
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Why don't you just get the eBay tinted s-tails w/o the leds ?? Save yourself the time and headache.
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Smoked tails FTL! ! ! Keep em nice and red
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Smoked tails FTL! ! ! Keep em nice and red
+2, i love the bright crystal red! But hey, do what makes you happy!
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just get a sheet, and DIY. pre-cuts never come out as good as custom cuts!

those who have seen my tails in person. they know!
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