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C-Class SMOKED Tail Lights - All you want to know
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From: Plymouth, Devon, England
Mercedes Benz C200K Sport Edition and 04 C55 AMG
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I have never liked the film but to each his own 
Tinting the tails is painless as long as you have a steady hand. If you over apply, then you have to wet sand it down etc...... It really isn't as difficult as some people make it sound. Hardest part is probably making sure you tape off the clear sections etc, unless you want to tint those sections only.
Tinting the tails is painless as long as you have a steady hand. If you over apply, then you have to wet sand it down etc...... It really isn't as difficult as some people make it sound. Hardest part is probably making sure you tape off the clear sections etc, unless you want to tint those sections only.
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Mercedes Benz C200K Sport Edition and 04 C55 AMG
on the topic of smoked taillights, i recently tinted mine with vht nite shades spray and its really really dark. the light from the bulbs dont really shine through very well. instead of lightening the tint by wetsanding some of it off, can i possibly get brighter bulbs that'll better penetrate the tint?
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2003 C230K SS
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
SMOKIN"!
As far legality, on the coupe, luckily the brake light is seperate on top
behind the clear. I didn't tint that on mine.
And due to sun exposure in the course of just 1 year they're now a
nice dark red...at least they're not pink!
And yes, I used the VHT Nite shades. But my car is parked outside.
I think it's possible, if you were rear ended and your brake lights were tinted out, a lawyer could make a case for the idiot that hit you, but I'm not an attorney. The law in Cali states they must be red and reflective.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; May 12, 2008 at 01:07 PM.
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2006 CLK350
your smoked lights
what's the downside to tinting your rear lights with film, rather than spraying at the shop. 1) if i tint my lights, I'm not sure how long I will like the look.
2)spraying seems permanent?
does the film hold up well? is it easy to remove?
2)spraying seems permanent?
does the film hold up well? is it easy to remove?
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I sprayed mine 2 coats followed by 2 coats of clear lacquer, and brought a 2nd pair from a scrap vehicle involved in an accident just in case i wanted to change back.
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2005 w203 C230
Make darn sure you use automotive grade supplies and follow all of the automotive "codes" to paint application - IE - NO OILS from your hands, etc...I bake my work in a hot box at 140 for 35 minutes to smooth out the flow and set the clear.
I use all Du Pont or PPG stuff and SATA spray guns...
Jake
I use all Du Pont or PPG stuff and SATA spray guns...
Jake
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It is an oven that runs on a timer and can have large automotive (or other) parts put into it to bake the clear and run out any potential orange peel and gain a smoother finish...
Nice stuff,
Jake
Nice stuff,
Jake
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2004 C230 Sport Sedan 6 Speed & 1987 190E 2.3 16 Cosworth AMG
How to Polish Sprayed Smoked S Class Tail Lights?
I just traded my 7 Pin eagle eyes taillights for an 6 Pin that was tinted. I have a 2004 C230 Sport Sedan........The taillights were sprayed on and there is no shine or gloss to them.
- I am wondering what can I use to shine them up? use a clear coat or something? I want to get them to shine abit more they are so dull......
Any advice would be helpful.....also if you know about the "Rear Light Bulb error messages" I get when I plug them in please reply on the other forum.
Thanks,
- I am wondering what can I use to shine them up? use a clear coat or something? I want to get them to shine abit more they are so dull......
Any advice would be helpful.....also if you know about the "Rear Light Bulb error messages" I get when I plug them in please reply on the other forum.
Thanks,
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From: Toronto, Canada
2004 C230 Sport Sedan 6 Speed & 1987 190E 2.3 16 Cosworth AMG
LED Taillight installed..."Rear fog lightbulb error messages"
I just traded for a 6 pin Eagle Eyes S Class taillights that have been smoked. Now when I pluged them into my 2004 C230 Sport Sedan there was two ERROR MESSAGESS!!!!
"Rear Fog Light Bulb Error"
and
"Rear Light Bulb error problem" or something like that (already took them off)
I need to know what the problem is, I traded them because they have the 6 pin female connector that fits my 2004 C 230 Sedan. I didn't want to cut or rewire anything. So now I am confussed, I know I can prob take them to the shop and get my mechanic to cancel the error message but then I am wondering if everytime I start the car will there be the two error message?
Any advice or info would help out alot,
Thanks Guys,
Cheers
"Rear Fog Light Bulb Error"
and
"Rear Light Bulb error problem" or something like that (already took them off)
I need to know what the problem is, I traded them because they have the 6 pin female connector that fits my 2004 C 230 Sedan. I didn't want to cut or rewire anything. So now I am confussed, I know I can prob take them to the shop and get my mechanic to cancel the error message but then I am wondering if everytime I start the car will there be the two error message?
Any advice or info would help out alot,
Thanks Guys,
Cheers
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The 6-pin S-class lights won't isn't wired for the rear fog light. Try disconnecting & reconnecting the connector. Typically goes away by the next time you start up the car. Just don't turn the light switch to where it activates the rear-fog and the warning won't come back.
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What is everyone using to “Spray Tint” their lenses and any other part? Anything off the “shelf” at AUTOZONE will not cut it…Those paints – no matter what they say are not made for weather and sun – and have not the qualities you are looking for when applying them to a lens. They will fade, peel, dull and look like junk in a short while – and give a bad name to a spray tint job.
Also – how is everyone starting this project? Any and all oils and imperfections on the surface will always come through and ruin your finish.
I read a lot of people ******* the spray process and say go for film – I have nothing against film as I have never used it and most likely never will. I am just wondering how everyone goes about this – if you don’t have the proper equipment to do this
IE –
Gloves
Compressor
Air driers
Spray guns
Pre Cleaners
Scotch Brite
Wax Strippers
Final Cleaners
Tack Cloths
Plastic Preps
Automotive Top Coats
Spray Booth
Baking Box
Etc
Thank in my humble opinion this is NOT a DIY…
Just curious…
Jake
(The tinted red area and stock white – looks best in my opinion)
Also – how is everyone starting this project? Any and all oils and imperfections on the surface will always come through and ruin your finish.
I read a lot of people ******* the spray process and say go for film – I have nothing against film as I have never used it and most likely never will. I am just wondering how everyone goes about this – if you don’t have the proper equipment to do this
IE –
Gloves
Compressor
Air driers
Spray guns
Pre Cleaners
Scotch Brite
Wax Strippers
Final Cleaners
Tack Cloths
Plastic Preps
Automotive Top Coats
Spray Booth
Baking Box
Etc
Thank in my humble opinion this is NOT a DIY…
Just curious…
Jake
(The tinted red area and stock white – looks best in my opinion)
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R129, XF Sportbrake, SC400
I just traded my 7 Pin eagle eyes taillights for an 6 Pin that was tinted. I have a 2004 C230 Sport Sedan........The taillights were sprayed on and there is no shine or gloss to them.
- I am wondering what can I use to shine them up? use a clear coat or something? I want to get them to shine abit more they are so dull......
Any advice would be helpful.....also if you know about the "Rear Light Bulb error messages" I get when I plug them in please reply on the other forum.
Thanks,
- I am wondering what can I use to shine them up? use a clear coat or something? I want to get them to shine abit more they are so dull......
Any advice would be helpful.....also if you know about the "Rear Light Bulb error messages" I get when I plug them in please reply on the other forum.
Thanks,
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From: Toronto, Canada
2004 C230 Sport Sedan 6 Speed & 1987 190E 2.3 16 Cosworth AMG
I appreciate the replys.....but if I did want to try and shine them up what clear coat should I use? Or should I just take them to a body shop and see what they can do?
I would rather do it myself, I have a buffer and garage I just want to get them more glossy before I install them again.....
I would rather do it myself, I have a buffer and garage I just want to get them more glossy before I install them again.....
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2004 C230 Sport Sedan 6 Speed & 1987 190E 2.3 16 Cosworth AMG
Error Messages
Sorry I don't understand your answer, When I pull the light switch in the interior of the car and pull it to the right the front fog lights on the bumper come on....At the same time the one rear fog light on the left taillight comes on at the same time...
Is there a way to only activate the front fog lights? and I also tried turning the car off and on and the error messages came on again....Plus the bulb is working so I don't think its the bulb that is broken or at fault....but then again who knows......
Is there a way to only activate the front fog lights? and I also tried turning the car off and on and the error messages came on again....Plus the bulb is working so I don't think its the bulb that is broken or at fault....but then again who knows......
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I appreciate the replys.....but if I did want to try and shine them up what clear coat should I use? Or should I just take them to a body shop and see what they can do?
I would rather do it myself, I have a buffer and garage I just want to get them more glossy before I install them again.....
I would rather do it myself, I have a buffer and garage I just want to get them more glossy before I install them again.....
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From: San Pedro CA and Costa Mesa CA
2005 W203 SS
i did a light shade of black on mine and left the lines clear, smoked out the one on top of the start like there is no mañana and it looks nice!! added a lip and ss exhast.
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2005 w203 C230
You tinted your CHMSL - Or Third Brake Light??!? - I would not do that for safety, insurance, police, consideration of sharing the road - etc...
I would tint down your front DOT side markers and the mirror light...just a tad.
Jake
I would tint down your front DOT side markers and the mirror light...just a tad.
Jake
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2001 C240, 2000 S430, 2002 ML320
clear coat for tail lights
I wanted to smoke my tails out using VHT Nite Shades....which clear coat should I use, everything i looked at isnt ment for plastic...which is what all my stuff is.
I bought some clear Dupli Color Acrylic Enamel...but the guy said it will ONLY protect the paint...not give it gloss, any suggestions?
Do I got the right stuff, or shuld i get something else?
I bought some clear Dupli Color Acrylic Enamel...but the guy said it will ONLY protect the paint...not give it gloss, any suggestions?
Do I got the right stuff, or shuld i get something else?
