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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Oh, I see. I must have misread that lol!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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looks good, tint the 3rd brake light too!!
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Thanks, I'm really thinking about doing the third brake light too. One of my friends has an '88 Blazer, and we tinted the side markers on his. I'm trying to find those pics.
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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I don't understand the fascination with the flat/matte tint.
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Well all the Black trim on Blazers are flat Black. So... yeah.
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cbr995


what brand did you use? thats how i want mine but more glossy
 
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cbr995
Well all the Black trim on Blazers are flat Black. So... yeah.
So yeah what? None of the other lights are flat/matte. I would compare lights to lights before comparing lights to trim.

I think it looks sloppy and unfinished. The only time I've seen it look good is when the rest of the vehicle is satin black (professionally sprayed, not rattle-canned).

Like so:





Here are some more glossy tails that look waaaaay classier IMHO:





I think the VHT is good and all, but it NEEDS to be finished off with a clearcoat and buff/polilsh/wax to look it's best.
 
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Originally Posted by TripleBlackBlazer
I think it looks sloppy and unfinished.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion of course! I just happen to like matte black.. actually mine look kind of glossy in the sun now that I look at them.
 
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It depends on the paint and finish of the car. Those first 3 you posted TBB are all flat black painted vehicles, so a glossy finish on the lights would probably stand out and look out of place IMO.
I do agree with you though about the bottom ones. If you have a shiny/glossy paint then I like the clear coated tint better. I haven't decided if I will clear mine once I tint them. I figure I'll get them tinted and decide what to do once I see them.

Btw...cbr, those tails look AWESOME on your truck!!
 



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