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TerryT 01-31-2012 04:59 AM

What is this and where can I get one
 
Hi,

Saw this on eBay today.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1328018352.jpg

What is it ?
Is it legal in the USA ?
Where can I get one ?

Thanks
Terry

Johnny Danger 01-31-2012 05:17 AM

Looks like some kind of tint or film .

tonycarreon 01-31-2012 05:27 AM

agreed.

sandpaper, lens paint/tint, blue painter's tape, patience and time are all that are required.

thstone 01-31-2012 08:26 AM

Try to find a local car to see this for yourself before you do anything. The ones that I have seen look great in photos and not so great in person. You'll have to be your own judge.

madmods 01-31-2012 08:45 AM

I'm not a judge nor an Internet police officer but I'd say 100% illegal.

Also, careful with this Terry. There are days that I could get out of my car with my torque wrench in my hand and scare the hell out of those in the opposite direction, who, couldn't care less about their indicator before shooting left and unannounced. I'm a very cool guy, normally, but very few things in life gets my blood cooking for some reason, and this is one of those reason. I wouldn't be surprised that other drivers in your area have the same blood ;) especially if they are driving with an occupied baby seat.

Just make sure that your indicators are meeting DOT, or meet whatever safety standard in the area that you drive and you'll still look cool with only a Boxster I'm sure

ProjectM96 01-31-2012 10:55 AM

It is just regular tint for tail lights and headlights found on ebay for $10. Not the same tint used on windows.

The person just cut it out himself with a razor after sticking it on.

I did the same with my Tail lights. It takes patience to apply the tint and get it smooth. I did it by cleaning the light. Spray a soapy water mixture onto the light. Apply the tint while the light is dripping wet with soap and water. Then use a heat gun or hair dryer to make the tint stick and shrink. Use a credit card and gently push the creases and air bubbles out while you are doing this. Apply the tint from the middle or flattest part of the light and continue going around from there. Then use a razor to cut out the tint you don't want.

It is legal the way it is in that picture because the signal lights still "shine" orange and the headlight is not blocked by tint. Just the fog lights. Fog lights and signals can be tinted any color as long as the color of the light when it is ON stays the same.

TerryT 01-31-2012 11:09 AM

Thanks for all the replies... I don't have patience and am unable to stick anything on straight... so I won't be doing this but it is interesting to hear how it is done.
Cheers
Terry


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