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    I recently got an e-mail reminding me I hadn't stopped by in a while, so I figured I'd post this here, too!

    I had been thinking about doing this for awhile. I finally decided it was time to give it a shot. I've never done this kind of painting before, so I was a little nervous. I have to give props to the site for having a lot of great write-ups to guide me!

    As for the design, I was inspired by Sonny Rooney. I wanted to keep the red reflector to stay legal, but wanted something a little different than the usual tinted tails. I used Krylon Fusion Gloss Black and a ton of clear to get them shiny. I wet sanded with 2000 then hit it with Mother's scratch remover. For my first time, I think they came out pretty good! Here are the results:





    From further back they look tinted almost.



    Night time with the flash



    And without the flash

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    Looks like you did a really good job for your first time doing it. WTG!!!!!!
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    Looks good..

    Im working on something like this right now but completely tinted.I will post pictures tomorrow..
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    Thanks. Since it was my first time, I got really nervous when I wetsanded the clear coat. I grabbed some cheap turtle wax rubbing compund, but that really didn't do anything. It's a good thing I had the scratch remover around!
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    ^alirght, alright. those are lookin' nice. At night!



    how bout' some day pics?
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    Now that's pretty cool. I love the 2 levels of tint!
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    nice job Flip!! i dont know if you remember me..i was gunna have you do my taillights until i got a tint ticket!
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    Nice
    debadged, clear corners, 20% tint, tinted tails, vibrant performance tips, red painted calipers, Fig. grills, autometer guages, PFYC 3 pod A pillar, SLP CAI, 2.5" DP, SD Hood, SD front air damn, Gen I spoiler, 17X8 Borbet Type M rims, engine upgrades soon!
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