Which blackouts? Overlays vs. tinted film?

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I have a black 2004 nissan maxima SL and want the tail lights darker. Should I go with black over lays or the dark film tinting. I am probably going to do it myself so I am needing to know ultimately which looks better and which is easier to install. Thanks


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Aren't overlays and tinted film the same thing? I've always used the terms interchangeably.

I'd definitely go with tinted film. Quality tint is thick and will protect the lenses in addition to being removable if you ever want to go back to stock.

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^What Mod said, also if you don't like it. It comes off!

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+1

i have seen so many people that have to sand down the black paint to get it back to stock. its a pain and they are never the same.

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Check out bluebatmobile. He's got a good selection of overlays at a decent price.

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Well one question tho, do they put the tint inside the tail lights or outside?Becuz i see alot ppl doing both and im not sure which one is more effective?

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Not sure about BlueBatMobile, but I have used Lamin-X. Here are some pics of my (RIP) 95 Max GXE, 93 Sentra, & 94 Q45:


























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dang jeremiah - im lovin' the Q's rear-end!!

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go with night shades. its about 15 bucks a can and its a very easy DIY application. and hey if you dont like it or find that its to dark, all u need is a little paint thinner to get it off

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I would get the black LED tails, IMO they look way better than tint (again my opinion)





I can send you a link to get the best pricing as I helped in the design process of them but IPCW produced them...

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nismo1219 wrote:dang jeremiah - im lovin' the Q's rear-end!!
That's because it's sexy. You going to IA at the end of April?

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nismo1219 wrote:dang jeremiah - im lovin' the Q's rear-end!!
There's definitely something about a black Q with tinted tail lights.


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LOL...your a punk Is that the one in Atlanta?

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Yessir.

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Nope....wont be there. In my opinion, IA isnt worth driving to Atlanta for. Nopi, on the other hand, is a completely different story! I will try to be at the next two IA meets here in Nashville though. Are you going to ATL?

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Dang skippy.

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blacked out tails = ghettoest mod known to car enthusiasts

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no sir....wont be there. i will try to be at the other two IA shows here in nashville though

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VIPMaxima wrote:blacked out tails = ghettoest mod known to car enthusiasts
That being the case, why do so many enthusiasts still do it?

Guess it must be as ghetto as trying to make a Maxima VIP.

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HA!!

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yea ive changed my mind from tinting to Black LED Tails. What are some options in black LED tails, and what do you think will look the best on my all black 04?

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i would get a pair like jsmithsole's if you could....those are SICK!!

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Nrw wrote:Check out bluebatmobile. He's got a good selection of overlays at a decent price.
Email me if interested

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CTread08 wrote:yea ive changed my mind from tinting to Black LED Tails. What are some options in black LED tails, and what do you think will look the best on my all black 04?
The one I have are the only ones available (there is one ugly version out but not in black)

If you want them go to:http://www.ezkoncepts.com


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