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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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I used a tint spray back when i had my 99 civic si.. worked really well, and easily removable.. and didn't get washed out in the rain/car wash etc.

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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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spray it on the outside can't open the taillight housing, if u want to heat them up then go ahead, just use some masking tape for the white part, cheap one will do. The paint is pretty durable, u still can get rid of them though.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 05:40 AM
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depends on your taste. I like my smoked clear part better
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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FrankW painting technique is good, i painted my white part and turn out crap (not glossy)
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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FrankW painting technique is good, i painted my white part and turn out crap (not glossy)
thanks but actually it's not that glossy either. I only did two layer of clear coat as I had to put the lights back on the car to go some place that day. I still need to water sand it a little and then clear coat it again, but have been pretty lazy most of the time.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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my tailights and 3rd brake lightsare really dark.. they are literally black.. but you can still see it light up... aye frank you remember how mine look like... i want to post pics.. but i dont kno how to post pics.. sorry
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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my tailights and 3rd brake lightsare really dark.. they are literally black.. but you can still see it light up... aye frank you remember how mine look like... i want to post pics.. but i dont kno how to post pics.. sorry
yeah...ur lights were pretty dark...

click on "manage attachment" and a window will pop up and just add the file you want to attach and click "upload" in that window.
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Old May 8, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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c230k 3m smokey tail lights

Hey I was wondering how difficult is it to put one of those 3m smokey clear things on the tail lights of a c230k. I haven't seen any precut kits for it and I was wondering if anyone has tried to do this to their car yet. pics are always a plus
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Old May 29, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Smoked Taillights

Does anyone make smoked+red taillights or all smoked taillights for the W203 sedan?
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Old May 29, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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as what i kno of no company has them.... but you have to go to a body shop of DIY... i had mine custom smoked from a local shop....mine was the red part was smoked to BLACK....
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Old May 30, 2005 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by xxbenzc230kxx
as what i kno of no company has them.... but you have to go to a body shop of DIY... i had mine custom smoked from a local shop....mine was the red part was smoked to BLACK....
Hey man, if you dont mind me asking how much did it run you? I have decided to pick up an extra set of tails for my SS and tint those completely black and clear. Did the place use tint or paint? Please do hit me back up with more info. Later
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Old May 30, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Just buy some Nite Shades spray smoke, a spray can of automotive clear coat, some masking take and a knife.

Smoking tails is very easier for even the most amateur DIYer.
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Old May 30, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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I need to smoke my side indicators, anyone have anything where i can do this ?
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Old May 30, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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i had a shop do it.. sorry i dont kno what they used.. butt hey charge 200 to gget the tails smoked
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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Smoked third brake light

I noticed a SLK 55 at my local dealer with a smoked thrid brake light.

Wondering if anyone has done this to their W203 or knows of a way to do it thats not going to make it too dark?

Thanks
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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color it with a sharpie!


just kidding...you can use a light colored smoke film for the 3rd brake light, project has been done before.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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cool... thanks a lot
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Where can I get my tail lights smoked?

Hey guys, anybody know of a shop in the L.A. or surrounding area that smoke tail lights? I know of the paint cans and film but dont want to mess up my car I would rather let a professional do it. If so how much?????
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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www.smokedlamps.com is in SoCal. I shipped them mine from NJ, and the service was great. Been tinted for years now with no issues. I was able to tell them which parts I wanted done; they didn't just do the whole thing. I'd recommend them.

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Almost forgot: I forget the price; I'm getting old.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Thanks Tommy, I will check it out. Car looks good .
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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I have heard Rlee offer to do them for peeps for a pretty good deal.... :x

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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I prefer the smoked plactic film, you can choose between 2 different levels of darkness & they're removable, you can try Sticker City in Van Nuys, thats where I got mine from (darkest), I bought it from them & did it myself, it's kind of tricky but turned out alright, or you can have them do it, I blacked out my tailights, 3rd brake light, rear view mirror blinkers & front side markers, additionally I put the yellow film on my headlights & foglights.

My Car : https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/151896-pics-1sikbenz.html

Sticker City : http://www.stickercity.com/store/home.php

Hope this helps

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Thoese are sweeettt~

1) Did just get the bulk film?
2) Do you just cut and tape it on like a sticker?
3) Hows the life on these things? is it hard to come off?

thnx
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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If your replying to my answer, it was kind of tricky to get on with out any air bubbles, I just bought the sheet of film from them, then applied it left to right with a plastic tool they gave me, you have to go slow & keep pulling it off and re-sticking it to get it right, I then used a razor blade to trim it, using a heat gun helps because it makes the stuff softer & more usable, it also helps remove air bubbles, it turned out alright, it looks good when looking at it but if you look really closely you can see my not so pretty razor blade hash marks, cuts & re-cuts, it's also helpfull to have a friend assist you, he can pull it on while you adjust it & keep it straight, & ya it sticks pretty good, it's possible to remove it but personnally I would'nt welcome the idea.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sikbenz
If your replying to my answer, it was kind of tricky to get on with out any air bubbles, I just bought the sheet of film from them, then applied it left to right with a plastic tool they gave me, you have to go slow & keep pulling it off and re-sticking it to get it right, I then used a razor blade to trim it, using a heat gun helps because it makes the stuff softer & more usable, it also helps remove air bubbles, it turned out alright, it looks good when looking at it but if you look really closely you can see my not so pretty razor blade hash marks, cuts & re-cuts, it's also helpfull to have a friend assist you, he can pull it on while you adjust it & keep it straight, & ya it sticks pretty good, it's possible to remove it but personnally I would'nt welcome the idea.
Thnx for the info~ i emailed them today to ask for ready made films for W203, can't they just make it? since they have a machine that does the job.
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