Blacked out tail lights?

km1346 · 05-26-2014, 01:27 PM

Hey guys so I know that there are many threads about blacking or
"smoking" out our tail lights but as we all know the 40th is a bit different when it comes to doing exterior aesthetic mods because of its unique color.
I am debating to smoke out my tail lights using the VHT night shades, I have done this on previous cars so I am confident that I will have no issues with it,
and I plan on going with a light smoke nothing too dark...

With that being said I need opinions..
I have seen many variations of the tail light black out for the Z.
So I made a poll so people could vote on what looks best ON THE 40TH and hopefully I can receive some pictures and/or feedback on if I should do it or not.

The options are:
Smoke out the full tail light
Smoke out only the silver portion and leave the red untouched
Smoke out only the red portion and leave the silver untouched
Don't smoke the tail lights at all.

Thanks of viewing

Mitco39 · 05-26-2014, 01:30 PM

I just did this a few weeks ago.

Obviously from that you can see what option I picked.

2 lighter coats leaving the reverse lights untouched.

km1346 · 05-26-2014, 01:34 PM

They look good! I just wanted them to be a litte bit darker.. They look a little too close to stock to me right now don't know why. That was only 2 light coats you say? Do you recommend removing the tail lights? I've done both in the past, just wondering what's easier on the Z.

Limeybastard · 06-14-2014, 03:21 AM

Proper way, tint smoke the white area only from inside out.

SterlingDrive · 06-14-2014, 08:23 AM

Here's mine...

Sterling

km1346 · 06-14-2014, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SterlingDrive

Here's mine...

Sterling

I like the look of that a lot actually. Thanks!

View Poll Results: How should I smoke out the tail lights on my 40th?
Smoke the whole thing	5	23.81%
Smoke only the silver portion and leave the red untouched	2	9.52%
Smoke only the red portion and leave the silver untouched	5	23.81%
Don't smoke at all, let it be.	9	42.86%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

05-26-2014, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
km1346 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 370 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 12	Blacked out tail lights? Hey guys so I know that there are many threads about blacking or "smoking" out our tail lights but as we all know the 40th is a bit different when it comes to doing exterior aesthetic mods because of its unique color. I am debating to smoke out my tail lights using the VHT night shades, I have done this on previous cars so I am confident that I will have no issues with it, and I plan on going with a light smoke nothing too dark... With that being said I need opinions.. I have seen many variations of the tail light black out for the Z. So I made a poll so people could vote on what looks best *ON THE 40TH* and hopefully I can receive some pictures and/or feedback on if I should do it or not. The options are: Smoke out the full tail light Smoke out only the silver portion and leave the red untouched Smoke out only the red portion and leave the silver untouched Don't smoke the tail lights at all. Thanks of viewing __________________ 2010 Nissan 370z 40th Anniversary Build #785 Mods: F.I. CF CBE 12' \| Berk HFC \| Stillen Gen 3 \| Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler \| UpRev Tuned \| CF Lip/ CF Rear Spats/ CF Diffuser/CF Side Blades Last edited by km1346; 05-26-2014 at 01:30 PM.

05-26-2014, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	I just did this a few weeks ago. Obviously from that you can see what option I picked. 2 lighter coats leaving the reverse lights untouched. Tran905, km1346 and SterlingDrive like this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

05-26-2014, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
km1346 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 370 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 12	They look good! I just wanted them to be a litte bit darker.. They look a little too close to stock to me right now don't know why. That was only 2 light coats you say? Do you recommend removing the tail lights? I've done both in the past, just wondering what's easier on the Z. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370z 40th Anniversary Build #785 Mods: F.I. CF CBE 12' \| Berk HFC \| Stillen Gen 3 \| Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler \| UpRev Tuned \| CF Lip/ CF Rear Spats/ CF Diffuser/CF Side Blades

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