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walfy



Member Since: 29 Aug 2007
Location: Frome
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Rear Lights
Looking at sourcing some rear smoked lights for my 110. But the cost got me thinking.
Thinking back to my fast FORD days in the late 80's, early 90's.
We didn't have fancy off the shelf tinted rear lights or magic tinted wrap, we just purchased a rattle can of tint paint and went for it.
Has anyone tried this method? Were the results as shocking as I think they might be? To many sharp edges and not enough flat surface to get a good even coat. 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD
RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it
VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys

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Post #1015732 20th Nov 2023 12:13pm
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Defendit..



Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
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I've also done that in the'90s.
Just a rattle can with smoke backlight.

I ended with only the white reversing lights painted, it's to dark otherwise for all the red area.
Example:


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Post #1015740 20th Nov 2023 1:09pm
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David007



Member Since: 26 Oct 2022
Location: Angus
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You could try something like this, also easy to remove if you decide it's not for you.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175625551151?ha...R8b0rs_9Yg
Post #1015755 20th Nov 2023 2:41pm
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walfy



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Location: Frome
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I have some of those in the garage but not fitted yet. I wasn't sure if they would rub the paintwork when they are fitted. 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD
RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it
VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys

Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD
Post #1015758 20th Nov 2023 2:47pm
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David007



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I fitted a set about six months ago and they've been fine, apart from the fist time I jet washed the car and one of the small covers came off, I've since fitted extra 3M tape and they've been fine since.
Post #1015759 20th Nov 2023 2:51pm
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walfy



Member Since: 29 Aug 2007
Location: Frome
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Good to hear. Might give them a go then 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD
RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it
VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys

Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD
Post #1015764 20th Nov 2023 3:01pm
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