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m3nt0s · 01-28-2009, 01:16 AM

Looking to get the tail lights on my S60R tinted *lightly*. Already went to Car Optics but they said they can't apply a tint film because the tail lights are too curvy. Need a shop OR a ballsy enthusiast that will use a paint product (like Nite Shades or similar), has experience, isn't going to charge me an arm and a leg, and can have it done such that I don't need to leave my car with them.

I would do it myself, but I'm far more capable at fixing and building computers than cars lol.

What the tails look like:

Bane · 01-28-2009, 01:22 AM

be easy with how dark you go, its a reason to get stopped if you make them noticeably darker

just a friendly heads up

m3nt0s · 01-28-2009, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

be easy with how dark you go, its a reason to get stopped if you make them noticeably darker

just a friendly heads up

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!

Right now, the tail lights stick out like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the car, all I want to do is give them that "cherry" color, just to help them blend in better. I don't like the incredibly dark tail lights that much.

m3nt0s · 02-25-2009, 01:49 AM

Update: Obviously the forums got messed up as everyone knows, but there were numerous replies saying I should go to Shades of Gray. Well, I did. Here's how it turned out. Keep in mind, several shops have already turned me away saying my car wasn't "able to be done".

When I met Ryan at the Philly Auto Show, he looked at the tails and told me they would probably require two pieces of film, the angles are so weird. He have me a quote and said it would take about 90 minutes to do the whole job. The next week, I stopped by their shop for my appointment. Not only did Ryan actually do the tails, he did them with just one piece of film each, AND in half the time with a good chunk of change knocked off of my quoted price (which I would have still been happy to pay). I will go NOWHERE else to get my tint done ever!

Very old photo for comparison:

Tint by Shades of Gray:

With lights...

captainhook · 02-25-2009, 01:43 PM

Wow, sexy! I'd be interested to hear how the tint holds up. Good find in SOG!

01-28-2009, 01:16 AM	#1
m3nt0s Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Doylestown PA Member #6720 My Ride: 04 S60R iTrader: (0)	Any shop/enthusiast tinting tail lights near Doylestown? Looking to get the tail lights on my S60R tinted lightly. Already went to Car Optics but they said they can't apply a tint film because the tail lights are too curvy. Need a shop OR a ballsy enthusiast that will use a paint product (like Nite Shades or similar), has experience, isn't going to charge me an arm and a leg, and can have it done such that I don't need to leave my car with them. I would do it myself, but I'm far more capable at fixing and building computers than cars lol. What the tails look like: __________________ 2004 S60R STG 2.5 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-28-2009, 01:22 AM	#2
Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	be easy with how dark you go, its a reason to get stopped if you make them noticeably darker just a friendly heads up __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

02-25-2009, 01:49 AM	#4
m3nt0s Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Doylestown PA Member #6720 My Ride: 04 S60R iTrader: (0)	Update: Obviously the forums got messed up as everyone knows, but there were numerous replies saying I should go to Shades of Gray. Well, I did. Here's how it turned out. Keep in mind, several shops have already turned me away saying my car wasn't "able to be done". When I met Ryan at the Philly Auto Show, he looked at the tails and told me they would probably require two pieces of film, the angles are so weird. He have me a quote and said it would take about 90 minutes to do the whole job. The next week, I stopped by their shop for my appointment. Not only did Ryan actually do the tails, he did them with just one piece of film each, AND in half the time with a good chunk of change knocked off of my quoted price (which I would have still been happy to pay). I will go NOWHERE else to get my tint done ever! Very old photo for comparison: Tint by Shades of Gray: With lights... __________________ 2004 S60R STG 2.5 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by m3nt0s; 02-25-2009 at 01:52 AM.

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02-25-2009, 01:43 PM	#5
captainhook Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Member #9586 iTrader: (0)	Wow, sexy! I'd be interested to hear how the tint holds up. Good find in SOG!