Eagle Eye 08-10 tC Style LED Tail Lights

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11-26-2010, 04:34 AM

BlackMetal

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Eagle Eye 08-10 tC Style LED Tail Lights

I've browsed the forum and kind of have an idea on peoples thoughts of these tail lights lol, but I haven't actually seen anyone with them. I knew from the get-go that the chrome housing was going to be ugly. I decided to use VHT Nightshades and tint them. Here's how it turned out

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Fresh out the box:
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They feel/look to be decent quality...
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I know this picture is horrible, but I didn't want to wait for a day picture Here they are on the car as is...
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Tinting Process:
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Wet sanded with 2000-grit:
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Crappy spray booth lol:
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Cleaned:
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First coat:
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Second coat (dark enough for me):
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5 Coats of clear :
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Drying:
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Polishing:
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Finished:
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Wired up with Load Resistor box:
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Another crappy night picture:
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It was my first time tinting tails, I think it turned out nice. LEDs are bright even with the tint - I personally like the 08-10 tail light design so it was interesting to see them in an OEM style configuration from Eagle Eyes.

Last edited by BlackMetal; 11-26-2010 at 07:12 PM.

11-26-2010, 04:59 AM

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Tinted they look alright

11-26-2010, 07:16 AM

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I'm not digging them at all!!

11-26-2010, 12:24 PM

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If you like it bro then that is all that matters. I HATE the stock look of them, but I suppose tinted they look more acceptable. Maybe better quality pictures or video would make deciding easier for me.

11-26-2010, 07:19 PM

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I posted some better pictures... I wish my smoked 3rd brake light from VRD didn't break, had to put the stock one back on a few weeks ago. Otherwise, to each his own I guess lol. I have my old LED tail lights I will be taking apart and re-working to have a 2nd set.