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H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 03:10 AM
Ok guys, these first pictures in the garage at night may not be that great, but here goes.

I tried to find some spray tint in the auto parts shops, and found none. I talked to a few people and I also remember using tint for model cars in the past so I went to the local hobby shop, and they only had one can left. They said there are many people buying this stuff to black out lights...

So, I tried it. Here are a few pictures, I will let you know if anything crazy happens, and I will also take more pictures in the light tomorrow morning.

By the way, what the hell is the deal with this site? We seam to be slacking some?
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 03:10 AM
Ok guys, these first pictures in the garage at night may not be that great, but here goes.

I tried to find some spray tint in the auto parts shops, and found none. I talked to a few people and I also remember using tint for model cars in the past so I went to the local hobby shop, and they only had one can left. They said there are many people buying this stuff to black out lights...

So, I tried it. Here are a few pictures, I will let you know if anything crazy happens, and I will also take more pictures in the light tomorrow morning.

By the way, what the hell is the deal with this site? We seam to be slacking some?
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 03:11 AM
Another
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 03:11 AM
Here is the stuff I used and I used 3 cans on the 2 lights...
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 03:12 AM
Before the tint...
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 03:25 AM
Here is another inside the house. I don't know how many coats I used, but I'd say at least 8.
Hummer Guy
06-21-2005, 11:57 AM
Interesting -- how do they look on the truck?
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 12:19 PM
Here they are in the AM
Hummer Guy
06-21-2005, 12:22 PM
Looks good -- Did it turn out like you wanted?
HUMMER H3 4 ME
06-21-2005, 01:24 PM
Wow, that is really nice, the lights seem to almost blend with the black plastic at the top.
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 02:59 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Hummer Guy:
Looks good -- Did it turn out like you wanted? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

They turned out perfectly and I love the look. One looks darker in the picture, but it is the angle of the camera... I used 3 cans of paint cost roughly $13.00 for 3 cans...

They blend in really well.
DennisAJC
06-21-2005, 03:16 PM
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
woyster_h3
06-21-2005, 05:04 PM
What do they look like with the parking light on? Brake lights? Blinkers?

Are these legal or is this one of those "do at your own risk" things?

Looks VERY GOOD! And I really want to do it to both my H3 and my Tahoe.
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 05:17 PM
I had my wife hit the brakes at night, and it was perfectly bright. As far as the daytime, I have not checked. I will take some more pics later and let you know!
HummerNewbie
06-21-2005, 05:51 PM
Those look great http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
KenP
06-21-2005, 07:16 PM
That looks good, but I really want to see the daytime brake pics.
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 07:33 PM
Thank you for the compliments!

I just picked up some chairs at the furniture store, and the man there was checking out the H3 he really liked it. He said "I really like the way they blacked out the lights!"

That was cool!
HummerNewbie
06-21-2005, 08:19 PM
Guess that tells you that you did a good job http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 09:53 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...item=7981903989&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=33705&amp;item=7981903 989&amp;rd=1)

I had to put this in here, this is RETARDED looking!!! LOL
shotbolt
06-21-2005, 11:04 PM
That looks great, I think you're going to start a trend!!! Let everyone know if the brake lights are visible in the daylight.

WAY TO BE CREATIVE...$13, the aftermarket companies hate guys like you!!!!
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 11:25 PM
OK, the wife is working till dark, so here is one with the Hazards on...
H3 Buyer to be?
06-21-2005, 11:26 PM
Here is another angle...
H3 Buyer to be?
06-22-2005, 02:40 AM
Here are the smoked side markers...
H3 Buyer to be?
06-22-2005, 02:41 AM
here they are with the markers on.
KenP
06-22-2005, 03:02 AM
The marker light looks purple in the last pic. Is that an illusion due to the flash?
H3 Buyer to be?
06-22-2005, 03:17 AM
The flash... Although purple is cool!
Edge
06-22-2005, 01:39 PM
That looks real good tinted out. Is that legal in all states? new jersey in particular?
woyster_h3
06-22-2005, 02:24 PM
What about legality issues in Texas?
H3 Buyer to be?
06-22-2005, 03:26 PM
Not sure of the legality... I figures I would try the "it came like that" routine if I was ever pulled over!
Billy Ray
06-22-2005, 05:04 PM
Looks great. BUT, if you're in an accident, enjoy the lawsuit... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
First Hummer
06-22-2005, 09:26 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Billy Ray:
Looks great. BUT, if you're in an accident, enjoy the lawsuit... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Whats going to happen if he gets in an accident and his insurance company wont pay up, becuase he blacked out his lights.Plus this is a huge safety issue for you and your family.Just some thoughts.
H3 Buyer to be?
06-23-2005, 12:40 AM
The brakes are clearly visable even during the daytime guys. I have seen hundreds of cars ad trucks even darker than this here in AZ. And I have no family so that is not an issue...
oneworld
06-27-2005, 11:19 PM
very cool, but do they really smoke too http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
dukein
09-01-2005, 01:41 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by H3 Buyer to be?:
Ok guys, these first pictures in the garage at night may not be that great, but here goes.

Any tip on how to remove the tail lights? I have removed two screws but there's still something holding back?
f5fstop
09-01-2005, 07:48 AM
Some states will ticket you, and my legal side of the brain makes me worry about liability if someone hit me, and went so far as to prove the light output were not up to Federal standards. But they do look good.
usetosellhummer
09-01-2005, 01:54 PM
not worth the saftey risk (guess im old)
hmrlvr
10-15-2005, 01:31 PM
H3 buyer to be, give me an update on the tailights. Did you spray the inside or the outside of the lense? If it's the outside, does it seem to scratch off?
x-humm
10-16-2005, 03:31 AM
It's hard to tell from the pictures but what kind of finish is this? Glossy? Semi? and also how easy to get scratched. I remenber tinting my Vw windows by spraying liquid tint but that would get scratched pretty easy. Regarding getting a citation from the "MAN"...here in California they'll give a ticket for any light modification such as: blacking out with tape or spray, blue light bulbs, red bulbs. Liability, don't worry about rear end collisions with that big tire hanging on the back, they will bounce out as fast as they came in...My overall opinion, perform any modification that your heart desire...it's only a fix-a-ticket, just make sure you can remove this tint when you go to sign off your citation...good luck..good job.
x-humm
10-16-2005, 03:34 AM
Oh I forgot, It wolud look much better in a dark color vehicle (Black). Any pictures, I know Ely was doing it in his H3.
Ely
10-16-2005, 07:52 AM
Yeah I'm still waiting on this for 3 reasons:

A) The legallities... I drive mostly in Beverly Hills where the police is so bored that 3 police cars will pull one car over for the stupidest things, and my exhaust already draws enough attention.

B) My parent's are giving me that whole "don't waste any more money on your car" story.

C) I would love an aftermarket light (like this: tail lights (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04-05-HUMMER-H2-BLK-EURO-ALTEZZA-TAIL-LIGHT-SUV-SUT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33716QQitemZ8006515 065QQrdZ1)) which would give an original look while also being legal... what you guys think?