Smoked Taillights - Looking for Recommendation

[FMR5000]

Anyone swap out their Tahoe taillights with smoked versions?

I'm looking for suggestions on brand/type and how it looks. Please post pictures if you have. Thanks!

 

[chicagofan00]

I’m interested in this as well. I see a ton out there on websites or eBay but see very few reviews. Same goes for the smoke/black headlight housings.

 

[Shadowchaser]

Anyone swap out their Tahoe taillights with smoked versions?

I'm looking for suggestions on brand/type and how it looks. Please post pictures if you have. Thanks!

i planing to take OEM to local shop for painting

 

[Undeserving]

i planing to take OEM to local shop for painting

Painted with what?

 

[Shadowchaser]

Painted with what?

This stuff (tail lights modification)was popular 8-10 years ago,Painted in black paint with 20-30-50% smoke transparent effect. Back in 2008 i have Honda coupe i pay $50 for each tail light to be professional painted 30% transparent in local shop.
Maybe on the picture not noticeable smoke effect on plastic but on day light looks very nice.
I choose very Lowe smoke effect to not get ticket from cop's they will not brake your balls.
Here's a couple of images.

 

[CMil527]

Laminex offers various shades of film that I've used with success in the past!

 

[chicagofan00]

Laminex offers various shades of film that I've used with success in the past!

I tried the Laminex route with my Tahoe and it was a massive pain in the ass to try and apply. I also felt like their version of pre-cut version was way off and didn't really align properly with the 2015 style of lights. After a little back and forth with them I was able to get my money back...perhaps if you have a pro installer do it with just a sheet of it instead of a pre-cut version it would be worthwhile?

 

[CMil527]

Lol yeah I used a professional installer... worth paying a few bucks to have it done right!

 

[Shadowchaser]

 

[Shadowchaser]

tomorrow i bring my car to body shop they will paint my tail lights with 20-30 % transparent light smoke.
charge $100 for set of 2
I will defiantly post picture before and after

 

[Shadowchaser]

Here's a picture before.

 

[Shadowchaser]

Ok here's a pictures after. I pay $120 for 3 lights.

 

[chicagofan00]

Looks really good.

 

[massivespl]

Ok here's a pictures after. I pay $120 for 3 lights.

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How do the smoked lights look with the lights on?

 

[Shadowchaser]

How do the smoked lights look with the lights on?

Here's a image with lights on

 

[Shadowchaser]

How do the smoked lights look with the lights on?

 

[clogan2]

I dont get it.
Why would anyone want to intentionally make it harder to be seen after dark, or when applying the brake?

Never mind; rhetorical question.

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[JMTexasGuy]

I’ve had issues with smoked lenses and law enforcement (Texas) in the past, so I went with a tail light that had the black housing and clear lens. I’d still probably prefer a smoked lens, but not worth the hassle for me. The lights in the picture are Anzo USA LED Tail Lights (Part #: 311252). Installation was incredibly easy and I’ve had them for 6 months so far with zero issues. PS...they are crazy bright at night!

 

[Rdr854]

I’ve had issues with smoked lenses and law enforcement (Texas) in the past, so I went with a tail light that had the black housing and clear lens. I’d still probably prefer a smoked lens, but not worth the hassle for me. The lights in the picture are Anzo USA LED Tail Lights (Part #: 311252). Installation was incredibly easy and I’ve had them for 6 months so far with zero issues. PS...they are crazy bright at night!
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Virginia will give you the same problem.

 

[mrjenk]

Anzo USA LED Tail Lights (Part #: 311252)

NICE!!