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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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Tail light options

I have been thinking about replaceing my tail lights, and i didn't know if anyone has found a non ghetto looking LED tail light for the mini. Mine is an 2003, and the right tail light is starting to get a little cloudy, from the inside...(i tried buffing it with plastic polish, no luck)

Anyone replace theirs with aftermarket ones? let see the photos!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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If you tint them ... you will no longer see the cloud
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Here ya go...... yesterday's new post here on NAM

http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=480
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=106759

Pricey at about $438...
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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tint ... less than $20 a sheet
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by COR BLMY
tint ... less than $20 a sheet
Ummm, yeah.

And the less visible your lights will be.....
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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The tints look good, but I've aways wondered how much visibility you lose with tint.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Crashton
The tints look good, but I've aways wondered how much visibility you lose with tint.
Not as much as you would think. I have tinted the tails, 3rd brake, reverse, side markers, and side turns. I have had several people drive behind me at night and everyone says they can see me just fine. I did do the Brake Light Mod though for added light. And I'm about to install the 3rd brake light flasher.
I used Oracal 8300. Only around $10 for a yard!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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depends on what percentage of tint u want. u can get the lightest, and when you brake you cant even erally tell theyre on. i have aftermarket tails, but i painted mine a lil different so i dont guess i count.
 
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