wagonmaster87 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get smoked tail light lenses? Not that stupid vinyl tint overlay sticker stuff, like actually new tail light lenses that come smoked or something that would possible just snap onto the factory ones. I tried some vinyl ones and they looked like crap. I noticed some VW that come with smoked lenses from the factory and I really like that look hopefully some of you guys can help thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Like those old GTS covers? If you don't like the vinyl, get some VHT Niteshades (spray on tint) It works really well, and you can make it as dark or light as you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKC-speed.com Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 How about some Hanabi LED smoked tail lights? We just got in used set - sitting in Japan. Cheers, J. HKC-speed.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouAreABus Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 How much for the set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 How much for the set? They aren't up on the site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKC-speed.com Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 They aren't up on the site! Been crazy busy - not yet on site, but here's some photos. $375 shipped (anything "purchase related" - pls PM and keep this thread clean). Thanks! J. HKC-speed.com http://www.hkc-speed.com/images/uploads/bl5_hanabi_bp5/34165827/1.jpg http://www.hkc-speed.com/images/uploads/bl5_hanabi_bp5/34165827/3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedsubbygt Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 got any more of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKC-speed.com Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 got any more of those? Just one in stock - no one has picked up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonmaster87 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Aren't those for a wagon? I need sedan tail lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKC-speed.com Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Aren't those for a wagon? I need sedan tail lights. Yes - those are for wagon. My bad - I saw your member ID and automatically thought you had a wagon. Hanabi is sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subleg05gt Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I like mine lot and doesn't cost that much. Not trying to spend 350 for tail lights. Could get a downpipe and a stage 2 map for that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 If you're that concerned about output, wagonmaster, just get the "clear stacked ovals": http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10964&highlight=clear+stacked+ovals The oval cutouts over the lighting elements (brake, marker, and turn signal) will allow much of the light to shine-through without attenuation at all, and the complete cut-out where the reverse-lamp is will allow that element to shine through without *any* attenuation whatsoever. Look at that thread - I know it's long, but there are some good photos of the varying tints, from OCDetails. If you're Also, some pix from various members here, including my own (see page 2, post #22), which shows night-time comparison pix: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82612&highlight=clear+stacked+ovals <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 ^ Seems like those aren't available any longer. Site is down and doesn't look like he responding in threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 ^ I honestly don't/didn't know. :???: <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonmaster87 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 yeah i tried jinsu, paid him and waited about two months he never contacted me even though i tired countless times to contact him. Finally after the two months he credited my credit card so i guess they are no longer available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ^ That sucks. I looked at the ClearGuard site, too. I didn't see any such kits - and I'm 90% sure that I did see it, just a few months before. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vbelisle Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 i got some from lamin-x they but its just a stick on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbite3360 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Regarding the tailights, I dont have a picture of my car on this computer, but you can see them in my avatar. I just went over my stock tailights with this stuff called VHT Nightshades. It's basically sprayable tiny. It's like 8 bucks on ebay, at least when I got it. Go over them after that with some spray on clear coat, and you're done. I like them a lot. You basically have to black them out the whole way, so it depends on if youre a fan of that. Personally, I like them totally blacked out the way they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Regarding the tailights, I dont have a picture of my car on this computer, but you can see them in my avatar. I just went over my stock tailights with this stuff called VHT Nightshades. It's basically sprayable tiny. It's like 8 bucks on ebay, at least when I got it. Go over them after that with some spray on clear coat, and you're done. I like them a lot. You basically have to black them out the whole way, so it depends on if youre a fan of that. Personally, I like them totally blacked out the way they are. Frostbite, you just sprayed over the outside of your taillights? How does it hold up against water/soap water/snow/ice, etc? How long have you had them on, do they show any signs of fading/wear? Could you please take some closeup pictures? I've been looking at tinting taillights too and I was looking at lamin-x... any opinions on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 NightShades will typically last for at least 2 or more years, as long as you've properly applied it, and they're very durable. Obviously, you don't want to take the edge of a snow-scraper against it, but a typical snow-brush, as well as typical washings (either by-hand or even by those bristled washes) won't faze it at all. I used to use it on my DSMs. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vbelisle Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Frostbite, you just sprayed over the outside of your taillights? How does it hold up against water/soap water/snow/ice, etc? How long have you had them on, do they show any signs of fading/wear? Could you please take some closeup pictures? I've been looking at tinting taillights too and I was looking at lamin-x... any opinions on that? The spray on ones can not be removed i believe but im not sure I never had any experiance with them, and the lamin-x ones can be removed without damage to the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Yes, the VHT is "permanent," and will require solvent and/or wet-sanding to restore the surface for removal. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks for the input guys! Does the lamin-x stay on well? Will it easily survive washings with soap and suddy water? Blizzards? Tornados? Hurricanes? Crowbars? jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 ^ All of the various types of films - ClearGuard, RockGuard, Lamin-X - stays on exceptionally well. I haven't had any trouble with my ClearGuard (Jinsu's) Clear Stacked Ovals, which I've had on my OEM USDM tail-lights since they were first available, which I just changed-out to JDMs this late summer. That's well over 3 years of active service on a daily-driver that sees Cleveland's winters. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Wow nice... Did you have to buy new tints when you switched out your taillights? Or can you kinda just peel it off, and reapply? Do any of the other forementioned brands have the cutout for the reverse like Jinsu's? I've been reading we can't really get em from him anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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