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Old 20 May 2006, 11:29 PM
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hi,i have standard rear lights and orange repeaters etc,i dont know weather to tint them with some tint spray or buy clear indicators and aftermarket rears (not lexus) what u guys rekon looks best? cheers
Old 21 May 2006, 10:10 AM
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ive seen them tinted the look better for little ££ ive also seen them sprayed all red and that i think did look good on a red car
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here's what i did to mine if it helps. Really easy.

Left lens in situ on car.
Cleaned lens thoroughly (used meths on a cloth)
masked up and used old newspaper to cover wings/paintwork etc
can of tinting spray from any motor factors
built up 3 layers or so (10/15 mins between coats)
jobs a goodun!





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Old 21 May 2006, 10:38 AM
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That looks quality, how well can you see the indicator though once its lit ?
Old 21 May 2006, 10:42 AM
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light passed through very easy - the knack is to not build up too thick a coat of tint. Dark enough to look black (ish) but light enough to let the light out. i tried the indicator after each layer until I was happy with both aspects.
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Think i'll be having a go at that this weekend.
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