Smoked rear lights

1. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

   #1 12th May 2011, 14:54

   Had a go at smoking my rear lights earlier and was wondering if I've done it wrong or not?
   In some lights they look really dark then in the sun they look normal, is this right?
   Here's a photo in direct sunlight of the lights...
   
2. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

   #2 12th May 2011, 14:55

   look ok to me not 'to' dark like you see some peoples
3. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

   #3 12th May 2011, 14:56

   looks alright to me
4. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

   #4 12th May 2011, 14:56

   Cheers mate I'll upload another pic from a different angle to show the difference.
5. UKtom Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Portsmouth Posts: 1936 Scirocco

   #5 12th May 2011, 14:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rorz_vts look ok to me not 'to' dark like you see some peoples

   agreed, i think when theyre too dark they look silly... yours look good though get some pics of them on the car!
6. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

   #6 12th May 2011, 15:06

   Here's a pic of the two, think the right one might be slightly darker
   
   
   
   I'll put them on the car tomorrow.
7. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

   #7 12th May 2011, 15:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by JDub Here's a pic of the two, think the right one might be slightly darker I'll put them on the car tomorrow.

   the right ones to dark for my tastes but each to there own
8. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

   #8 12th May 2011, 17:08

   put an extra thin coat on the left light, they should be ok then..
   
   at least make them match!
9. Davyy Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer

   #9 12th May 2011, 17:47

   Just buy mk1 lights

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10. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #10 12th May 2011, 18:41

    Looks shit just get all reds
11. Simon0014 Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci

    #11 12th May 2011, 18:50

    Look alright mate, put some clear lacquer on them if you want them to shine a little better
12. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

    #12 12th May 2011, 22:27

    I've already lacquered them now, would it be okay to add another thin coat to the left light over the lacquer then put some more lacquer on top?
13. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

    #13 12th May 2011, 22:34

    there nice but its all about the all reds
14. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

    #14 12th May 2011, 22:40

    I'm going for a black theme on my posi blue so wanted them black lol
15. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

    #15 13th May 2011, 08:37

    i've just done mine with e tech lens tint. I applied a few thin coats. Dont look as dark as yours but they're just right for me. Ill upload a pic ... img12.imageshack.us/i/lenstint.jpg/
16. smasheride20 Newbie Joined: Jan 2011 bognor regis Posts: 2 mk2 2001 two tone saxo vtr

    #16 13th May 2011, 10:47

    they look alright m8
17. dan_dan_the_saxo_man Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 England Posts: 574 1998 saxo 1.1 sx 2001 saxo vtr

    #17 13th May 2011, 12:04

    depends what you like and tbh i think colour of car...mines silver 2 tone so i made mine really dark...goes well with the black wheels too...try and make them match with something else like blacked headlights or wheels...tinted windows ect
18. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

    #18 13th May 2011, 13:34

    I've already lacquered them now, would it be okay to add another thin coat to the left light over the lacquer then put some more lacquer on top?
19. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #19 13th May 2011, 14:21

    no not really, you might have to give them a VERY light sanding down..
    
    the tint spray wont really stick to the lacquer, and it will probly run / look horrible..
20. dan_dan_the_saxo_man Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 England Posts: 574 1998 saxo 1.1 sx 2001 saxo vtr

    #20 13th May 2011, 14:43

    try puttin meths on or somet see if it will come off then start again
21. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

    #21 13th May 2011, 16:22

    Here's how they look on the car, opinions?
    
    
22. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #22 13th May 2011, 17:08

    Looks the same as every other cheaply modded 1100 flat arch in blue........................... shit
    
    Horrible lights dude get rid
23. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #23 13th May 2011, 17:08

    the right one still looks darker then the left, could just be the angle tho
24. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

    #24 13th May 2011, 17:35

    t cut ? Would that remove the top coat ?
25. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

    #25 13th May 2011, 18:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MiniGibbo Looks the same as every other cheaply modded 1100 flat arch in blue........................... shit Horrible lights dude get rid

    What lights would you recommend then?
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dano_vT the right one still looks darker then the left, could just be the angle tho

    Yeah one is still darker until I sort them.
26. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #26 13th May 2011, 19:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JDub What lights would you recommend then?

    mk 1 rear lights are slightly more smoked then mk2's, also smoked jewels are good if your going down the dark route.
    
    smoking mk1 rear lights is kinda silly, as they look dark enough as it is.
27. JDub Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Isle of Wight Posts: 1250 Saxo '99 1.1

    #27 13th May 2011, 19:02

    I've already got mk1's? & I will look into jewels.
28. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #28 13th May 2011, 19:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JDub I've already got mk1's? & I will look into jewels.

    ive just bought some smoked jewels.. i personally love them
    go's nice with posi blue!
29. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #29 13th May 2011, 21:04

    Oem or all reds imo..
30. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

    #30 14th May 2011, 10:40

    Looks sound mate, similar to mine