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Originally Posted by Game
I think you may be onto something…blacking out the lower portion of the tail light.
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I've actually done this to all my cars and it makes a world of difference.
Basically cover the taillight with clear tape and outline by hand only the clear/white area (not red). Transfer the tape over to smoked headlight/taillight vinyl wrap; they come in multiple tints from dark to light, I like something in the middle that's not too dark. I use a stencil kit to make sure the lines and curves are accurate. Then just use an exacto knife to cut it out. Make sure the lens is clean, I like to warm it with a heat gun (hairdryer will also work) before applying and working it into place. It may take you several tries to get it just right, but the end result is you get only the clear part of the lens to be smoked out yet is still transparent to let light through. The rest of the taillight stays stock and looks like the pics Artemis posted. I've also done the same on my side turn signals under the mirrors, looks awesome.