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Old 05-20-2014, 06:41 AM
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Looks really nice guys. Do you know what product they used for the spray tint?
 
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Old 05-20-2014, 08:50 AM
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He first sanded down the lights (tape and masked everything off) .. the used black lacquer paint and did multiple light coats until it was as dark as I wanted. He finished it off by spraying it with a clear coat. Very professional!
 
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If you were to be in an accident and "rear-ended", do you feel that there is any risk of the liability shifting to you because of modified tail lights? I only ask this because I want to do it and am slightly concerned that I'm going to hit the tipping point that starts racking up tickets or opens up liability.

You still have the third brake light as well that they can see just fine.
 
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Old 05-20-2014, 10:26 AM
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My third brake light was also tinted lol.
 
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I hate to be a killjoy but any modification to factory taillight lenses could result in: a ticket, an accident, insurance denying your claim and a lawsuit that you would lose.

It's cool if you're 16 and have nothing to be sued for, but once you have money in the bank and stuff that can be taken away, tinted taillights start to not look so good
 
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Old 05-20-2014, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Wash Man
I hate to be a killjoy but any modification to factory taillight lenses could result in: a ticket, an accident, insurance denying your claim and a lawsuit that you would lose.

It's cool if you're 16 and have nothing to be sued for, but once you have money in the bank and stuff that can be taken away, tinted taillights start to not look so good
OK - so that was my "swing vote" right there. Murphy's Law has kicked my but a few times over the years and the risk-reward on this one is not good.
 
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I wont leave myself open for any type of claim like that. Not worth it to me
They look Awesome, just not Awesome to lose my home
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Originally Posted by Wash Man
I hate to be a killjoy but any modification to factory taillight lenses could result in: a ticket, an accident, insurance denying your claim and a lawsuit that you would lose.

It's cool if you're 16 and have nothing to be sued for, but once you have money in the bank and stuff that can be taken away, tinted taillights start to not look so good
Thanks for the info, looks like I will be painting the Dodge and not tinting the tail lights, lol.
 
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Ouch. I had NOT intended to tint my taillights but nonetheless appreciate you posting that story, if only to get all of us thinking about the possible consequences. Scarey for sure.
 


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