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Old 02-26-2008, 03:36 PM
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I'm trying to modify the rear of my Avant a little as it's a little behind the car (snicker). I'm not one for driving a death mobile, but was thinking about tinting just the foglight section of the taillights. Since my PC's crashed, I can only take pics with my cell phone, transfer them to the PS3, and host them on MySpace. Here's the electrical tape action; let me know your opinion, as I am completely undecided.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1480455
I've got dual tips and car wash that'll help the appearance more as well.
 
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Old 02-26-2008, 05:19 PM
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I like it. If you do it anyways it's not gonna cost much and you can always just remove it if you don't like it later on.
 
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Old 02-26-2008, 07:32 PM
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when you go on your myspace....right click the pictures...then hit properties...copy the address and put it inside [IMG][/IMG]

like this [IMG]****http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/cab509/standard.jpg****[/IMG]

this is for Cab509s sig, just minus all of the ***** and you get this;



gl!

I don't use myspace and I am sure that there are plenty others on here who don't want to go on your myspace to look at pics
 
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Old 02-26-2008, 08:56 PM
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i think you should wash your car first
 
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:28 PM
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there you go, and I gotta say, it freaked me out to see my sig twice really close together.
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 12:54 AM
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Can't right click on the Playstation, and I have limited java so it's the only place I can host, but I do appreciate the tip and also the posting of the pics!
How do you remove the tint?
That's 2 days after a thorough wash. Cinders and black cars; sworn enemies.
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:11 AM
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well, if you use a tinting film you can just peel it off. If you use a tinting paint I'm pretty sure you can strip it off just like any other paint.
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 08:54 AM
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i just wouldn't scuff sand your lights......... everyone says you have to, but i used rc window tint... which is made for plastic rc cars.....

all i did was wash the lights really good and wear gloves so i get no finger prints on them..... and they came out fine...... also think i used my halogen lights in the garage to bake them....... or maybe that was another set i did


but it should come off with some laquer thinner...... if not there might be someone with an avant that would want them tinted
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:00 PM
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Alright, I 've got an RC buddy that I can force to help me. Thanks for that tip!
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:25 PM
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you don't need help, but it is always more fun with more than one person so you have something to do durring dry time...... but like i said wash them

mild soap..... dishwasher type or windex.... something that won't scratch or leave a film on the lights...... then dry...... then come back and "polish" them with a lint free towel

then do light coats to start..... i think i waited like 5-10 minutes inbetween coats.... some people say you have to clear them or they will chip or fade..... i haven't had any of that with mine, but they are a little darker than most people, but still clearly visable..... looks really good with the black paint..... also did my side markers...


 
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