The tinted tails had to go..

[kristinachelsea]

So, when I bought my car it had 06 tails, which I'm not too fond of. So in an attempt to cover them up, I tinted them. Recently I've been getting a lot of tickets for them, so I had my friend help me out with that..

BEFORE:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/kristinachelsea/subaru/3.jpg

AFTER:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/kristinachelsea/subaru/MR/lights.jpg

We mixed some red dye with some clear coat and went at it.. We just prepped them by wet sanding them and did 3 even coats and this is how it turned out. I love them, and I haven't been pulled over since I've had them on.. *knocks on wood*

Just wanted to share this idea with you guys, just incase anyone was looking for an alternative to tinting your tail lights. AND! If you live anywhere near Utah, my friend Quin will do them for a really great price.

[Pearl07STI]

Looks a lot better than being tinted!


PEDO!

[GirLDriven08STi]

looks way +23084108412 better :) nice job

[RagDoll]

That sucks they had to go! I'm a huge fan of smoked tails. But tickets suck :( Def not worth wasting all that money in fines :) Good job!

[Hex Kitten]

I've been thinking of doing something similar for my wagon tails (with "stained glass" paint) since I don't like all the clear on them...I had someone photoshop them but I'll have to edit that pic in later since I'm in class right now. I'm still debating whether I want to do it.

(Oh and I really like how yours came out) :D

[PERRIN_Adam]

I've been thinking of doing something similar for my wagon tails (with "stained glass" paint) since I don't like all the clear on them...I had someone photoshop them but I'll have to edit that pic in later since I'm in class right now. I'm still debating whether I want to do it.

(Oh and I really like how yours came out) :D

My worthless .02.

I tried all the stained glass stuff and it all sucked. Either looked like Bozo the clowns nose, or you couldn't see through it, or it came of or ARGGHHH

I found DupliColor Metalcast Anodized Red is PERFECT!!!! I HIGHLY recommend it for tinting the whole thing or sections or whatever.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4058768908_b5e67bca32_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/4027374462_04211459cf_b.jpg

[xxthat girlxx]

Looks good Kristina.

Adam, I think I like your tails so much b/c of the other red accents.

[Lperkins88]

nice job... def looks a lot better!!

[kristinachelsea]

Thanks guys. :) Yeah, this picture makes them look a lot lighter than they really are, they are pretty close to the color of Adam's.

[PERRIN_Adam]

Thanks Ladies! Seemed like everybody was doing the red/clear thing, so I tried the all red.

Thanks again!

[MoN]

Defff like the red 06 tails better than the tinted. Nice work!!

And same w/ the 08 tails. look wayy better full red. :)

[Hex Kitten]

And same w/ the 08 tails. look wayy better full red. :)

I toooooootally agree.

And I finally dug up the pic I had someone 'shop for me. This is what I'm kinda considering doing...and yes, I insist upon still having clear reverse lights since I live on a street with parallel parking and I want it to be really obvious I'm going to back up before I start rolling a bunch. (Bicycles already try to ride into me all the time argh)

http://i48.tinypic.com/30c3hnl.jpg

( <-- taillights still look like my avatar right now)

[xxthat girlxx]

^Interesting...

[Hex Kitten]

Haha, in a good way or a meh way?

[MoN]

I like it Hex! U should go for it!

[xxthat girlxx]

Haha, in a good way or a meh way?

I'm not sure! Hahaha. I prefer the 04/05 tails to the 06/07 tails. I think I'm leaning more toward "meh" but as Mon said - to each their own. :)