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DTownHemiD · 12-26-2011, 11:42 AM

Hopefully you guys can help convince me to either tint my tails or leave them as is. This is my 2004 Dodge Durango hemi. Unfortunately no one makes an aftermarket 3rd brake light and sometimes I can't stand how the 3rd brake light is a bright red and my aftermarket LED tail lights are a darker red. I was considering tinting them with some Lamin-x. I tired VHT nightshades on a spare set of tails a year or two ago... didn't like the outcome.

Thoughts?

04 Durango by Dodge4L1fe, on Flickr

lownslow95 · 12-26-2011, 11:57 AM

Keep them stock.

WolfsFang · 12-26-2011, 11:59 AM

i would do it, the way i did my tails is i masked out the brake lights and put a piece of paper over them for the first few layers of spray. then i added maybe 4-5 lays on the brake light, this gives the look of tint but they are still visible. Or you can just buy LED's.

DTownHemiD · 12-26-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lownslow95

Keep them stock.

You mean leave them as is? Cause those tail lights are aftermarket.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfsFang

i would do it, the way i did my tails is i masked out the brake lights and put a piece of paper over them for the first few layers of spray. then i added maybe 4-5 lays on the brake light, this gives the look of tint but they are still visible. Or you can just buy LED's.

Well I'm not going to use the spray tint so that I can revert back to they way they are... which is why I would use the Lamin-x film. I tried removing VHT before and it doesn't return back perfectly when you remove it.

Erik@R/TTuning · 12-26-2011, 12:29 PM

I'd vote leave them stock as well.

lownslow95 · 12-26-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTownHemiD

You mean leave them as is? Cause those tail lights are aftermarket.....

Well I'm not going to use the spray tint so that I can revert back to they way they are... which is why I would use the Lamin-x film. I tried removing VHT before and it doesn't return back perfectly when you remove it.

Yeah, you know what I meant lol.

inteva6184 · 12-26-2011, 12:41 PM

Id go back to stock

mcperson2k · 12-26-2011, 01:10 PM

Looks perfect as is.

01 Trans-Am WS6 · 12-26-2011, 01:25 PM

I'd leave them alone but remember if you tint the whole light it is going to be a PITA to reverse at night if you tint the reverse lights too.

DPancoast · 12-26-2011, 01:43 PM

I HATE dark tails....

bl@ckvr4 · 12-26-2011, 01:52 PM

I wouldn't do it. You're just giving a perfectly good DD a reason to get pulled over.

Honduh · 12-26-2011, 02:12 PM

Keep them stock.

WolfsFang · 12-26-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl@ckvr4

I wouldn't do it. You're just giving a perfectly good DD a reason to get pulled over.

i have had my tails tinted pitch black for a few months and i have yet been pulled over.

DTownHemiD · 12-26-2011, 08:21 PM

Alright guess I won't be tinting them... thanks!

mckpat03 · 12-26-2011, 09:12 PM

Tinted tails typically FTW. One of my buddies works at a paint shop and he just mixes a little black with some clear and voila, nice smoked lights. He's done several sets now and every one has turned out perfect... not too dark, not too light.

ThePrimerSuspect · 12-26-2011, 09:32 PM

Niteshades is horrible. I used duplicolors spray tint. They come out much nicer. And I've had it done for a couple years on most of my cars and never been stopped yet.

Slasher · 12-26-2011, 09:44 PM

tape out the middle cirlcle clear bits and tint the rest....

SovXietday · 12-26-2011, 09:48 PM

Leave the big tails alone and lightly tint the 3rd to match?

I really hate dark tinted tails. Can't see **** during the day.

DTownHemiD · 12-26-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SovXietday

Leave the big tails alone and lightly tint the 3rd to match?

I really hate dark tinted tails. Can't see **** during the day.

That's an option... I may do that!

lownslow95 · 12-26-2011, 10:09 PM

If you do, don't over do it. Was behind someone who did and couldn't see that they were stopping.

12-26-2011, 11:42 AM	#1
DTownHemiD Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #16073 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T iTrader: (0)	Should I darken my tails? (Show some domestic love) Hopefully you guys can help convince me to either tint my tails or leave them as is. This is my 2004 Dodge Durango hemi. Unfortunately no one makes an aftermarket 3rd brake light and sometimes I can't stand how the 3rd brake light is a bright red and my aftermarket LED tail lights are a darker red. I was considering tinting them with some Lamin-x. I tired VHT nightshades on a spare set of tails a year or two ago... didn't like the outcome. Thoughts? 04 Durango by Dodge4L1fe, on Flickr __________________ 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic 6 Speed Last edited by DTownHemiD; 12-26-2011 at 11:45 AM.

12-26-2011, 12:41 PM	#7
inteva6184 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: To far from japan Member #14151 My Ride: I am a ricer iTrader: (0)	Id go back to stock __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-26-2011, 01:52 PM	#11
bl@ckvr4 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Member #4236 My Ride: 1992 mitsubishi VR4 iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't do it. You're just giving a perfectly good DD a reason to get pulled over. __________________ 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 =:The ecstasy lasts as long as the gasoline:= 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 =:Yes. Another one.:= 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS =:Danger to manifold!:= 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 =:No, it's not for sale.:=

12-26-2011, 08:21 PM	#14
DTownHemiD Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #16073 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T iTrader: (0)	Alright guess I won't be tinting them... thanks! __________________ 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic 6 Speed

12-26-2011, 09:12 PM	#15
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	Tinted tails typically FTW. One of my buddies works at a paint shop and he just mixes a little black with some clear and voila, nice smoked lights. He's done several sets now and every one has turned out perfect... not too dark, not too light. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

12-26-2011, 12:29 PM	#5
Erik@R/TTuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17281 My Ride: 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (1)	I'd vote leave them stock as well.

12-26-2011, 01:10 PM	#8
mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	Looks perfect as is.

12-26-2011, 01:25 PM	#9
01 Trans-Am WS6 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poconos, PA Member #9111 My Ride: LSB E46 M3-BBY Evo VIII-FD RX7-TB Evo VIII-AS Evo VIII-G35 S/C-B7 A4-410whpWs6-3kGT iTrader: (0)	I'd leave them alone but remember if you tint the whole light it is going to be a PITA to reverse at night if you tint the reverse lights too.

12-26-2011, 02:12 PM	#12
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Keep them stock.

12-26-2011, 09:32 PM	#16
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	Niteshades is horrible. I used duplicolors spray tint. They come out much nicer. And I've had it done for a couple years on most of my cars and never been stopped yet.

12-26-2011, 09:44 PM	#17
Slasher Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2011 Member #22139 My Ride: P1 T5 AWD M66 iTrader: (0)	tape out the middle cirlcle clear bits and tint the rest.... __________________ why yes, it is a station wagon.

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