Smoked M3 Tail Lights

White08M3 · 03-26-2008, 10:05 AM

I have been searching around for a solution on smoking the taillights on my 08 m3. i have seen several 335s with this done and i wonder how they did it? sprayed? Tint Vinyl? i dont want to do anything that will look cheap, just a nice smoked look. id rather buy an entire fixture and throw them on there instead of resorting to spraying. thats cheap and cheesy

anyway just looking for your input, if anyone knows a company that sells smoked tails, or any advice on a way to tint the tails. Thanks!

gadget · 03-26-2008, 10:45 AM

Go to http://www.bimmian.com/92/ and look for the "smoked lens film" product.

KonigsTiger · 03-26-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gadget

Go to http://www.bimmian.com/92/ and look for the "smoked lens film" product.

Nice stuff Gadget, thanks for the site. Don't see the lights though!!!

White08M3 · 03-26-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Nice stuff Gadget, thanks for the site. Don't see the lights though!!!

BMW mexico, that site doesnt have the actual light they only have the tint vinyl. it goes over the stock lights like window tint. it looks good ive seen it on several cars, but i dont think its something i would do with my M

KonigsTiger · 03-26-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by White08M3

BMW mexico, that site doesnt have the actual light they only have the tint vinyl. it goes over the stock lights like window tint. it looks good ive seen it on several cars, but i dont think its something i would do with my M

Agree with you entirely, I wouldn't do that to my M either!!!! Thanks for the response!!!!!

eclipsisNA · 03-26-2008, 11:37 PM

I'm taking my car to smokedlamps.com next week to get the white part of the tails smoked w/ paint. I had it done on my last M3 and it looked fantastic. A subtle but nice addition to the car.

Leg · 03-27-2008, 07:02 AM

I had my TT ones done in Germany (bought a set of OEM lights and shipped them over via The TT Shop). Dave Mahoney owns the TT Shop (easily googled) and he may be willing to have his contact do a set of M lights?

I'm not doing the M ones, I feel it looks great as is but on the TT the rears are so huge, expecially on a black car, it looks like a baboons arse.

Pic...

At my Dad's house with his MX5 and my Brothers now redesigned (With subtle use of a heavy right foot, a lack of ability on my brother's part and a large wall) Elise...

KonigsTiger · 03-27-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Leg

I had my TT ones done in Germany (bought a set of OEM lights and shipped them over via The TT Shop). Dave Mahoney owns the TT Shop (easily googled) and he may be willing to have his contact do a set of M lights?

I'm not doing the M ones, I feel it looks great as is but on the TT the rears are so huge, expecially on a black car, it looks like a baboons arse.

Pic...

At my Dad's house with his MX5 and my Brothers now redesigned (With subtle use of a heavy right foot, a lack of ability on my brother's part and a large wall) Elise...

That looks really nice!!! Thanks for the pics!!!

Jinxter · 03-27-2008, 11:25 AM

I would recomend http://www.lightwurkz.com/faq.php they do custom jobs for a lot of car shows. Check them out.

FifthStreetz · 03-27-2008, 11:41 AM

If anyone does it on a black M3 post up some pics, i would like to see.

KonigsTiger · 03-27-2008, 11:48 AM

I do believe the blacked out tail lights would not look very appealing on AW!!

Jinxter · 03-27-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

I do believe the blacked out tail lights would not look very appealing on AW!!

no not at all. it would look like 2 big holes..

FifthStreetz · 03-27-2008, 12:42 PM

I think the best looking color with smoked tails would be graphite/grey cars.

KonigsTiger · 03-27-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

I think the best looking color with smoked tails would be graphite/grey cars.

Yep, I agree with that!!! White is probably too much of a contrast and black a bit too difficult to distingish the lights from the body.

rich662 · 03-27-2008, 01:34 PM

Stole this pic from one of Lewis@Mwdesign. I think these lights look good with the tint.

White08M3 · 03-27-2008, 01:37 PM

rich, where did you get that photo from and who makes those lights! that exact the darkness i wanted and everything. please let me know!

rich662 · 03-27-2008, 01:48 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126019

I was told that there is supposedly some DIY section teaching you how to do this. If not, maybe ask CEC since they did this car.

KonigsTiger · 03-27-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rich662

Stole this pic from one of Lewis@Mwdesign. I think these lights look good with the tint.

Hmmmmm I am inclined to agree!! I sort of does look good!!!

chasem3 · 03-28-2008, 12:27 AM

i think it looks cheap

KonigsTiger · 03-28-2008, 09:47 AM

Well, I would go that rout but it does sort of look good in the pics, the wheels etc... don't help though!!!

03-26-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
White08M3 Captain Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island,NY/ Miami Beach Posts: 789 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Smoked M3 Tail Lights I have been searching around for a solution on smoking the taillights on my 08 m3. i have seen several 335s with this done and i wonder how they did it? sprayed? Tint Vinyl? i dont want to do anything that will look cheap, just a nice smoked look. id rather buy an entire fixture and throw them on there instead of resorting to spraying. thats cheap and cheesy anyway just looking for your input, if anyone knows a company that sells smoked tails, or any advice on a way to tint the tails. Thanks! __________________ E92 *///M3/Alpine White/6MT/Tech/VRS Boot Lid/UUC SSK/H&R Sport Drop/Hamann lip/ Remus Race Exhaust...*
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03-26-2008, 11:37 PM	#6
eclipsisNA Precision Detailing Boutique Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,891 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [3.88]	I'm taking my car to smokedlamps.com next week to get the white part of the tails smoked w/ paint. I had it done on my last M3 and it looked fantastic. A subtle but nice addition to the car. __________________

03-27-2008, 07:02 AM	#7
Leg Captain Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 844 iTrader: (0)	I had my TT ones done in Germany (bought a set of OEM lights and shipped them over via The TT Shop). Dave Mahoney owns the TT Shop (easily googled) and he may be willing to have his contact do a set of M lights? I'm not doing the M ones, I feel it looks great as is but on the TT the rears are so huge, expecially on a black car, it looks like a baboons arse. Pic... At my Dad's house with his MX5 and my Brothers now redesigned (With subtle use of a heavy right foot, a lack of ability on my brother's part and a large wall) Elise... __________________ E92 M3, Breyton GTS 19s, black and carbon all over Factory Mini John Cooper Works 211bhp MK Indy R track car (road legal) 300bhp+ per ton, sequential box VW Tiguan 4x4

03-27-2008, 11:25 AM	#9
Jinxter Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walnut Creek, California Posts: 490 iTrader: (0)	I would recomend http://www.lightwurkz.com/faq.php they do custom jobs for a lot of car shows. Check them out. __________________

03-27-2008, 11:41 AM	#10
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	If anyone does it on a black M3 post up some pics, i would like to see. __________________

03-26-2008, 10:45 AM	#2
gadget Major Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,165 iTrader: (0)	Go to http://www.bimmian.com/92/ and look for the "smoked lens film" product.

03-27-2008, 11:48 AM	#11
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,398 iTrader: (0)	I do believe the blacked out tail lights would not look very appealing on AW!! __________________ ==================================================

03-27-2008, 12:42 PM	#13
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	I think the best looking color with smoked tails would be graphite/grey cars. __________________

03-27-2008, 01:34 PM	#15
rich662 Major Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Stole this pic from one of Lewis@Mwdesign. I think these lights look good with the tint. Attached Images __________________ 2008 E92 M3 AW/GP Thunder / Eisenmann Race/CF Grills/H&R Sport/AA SSK/ACS CF Roof Spoiler/VRS Bootlid/BBS LM-DBK 20" Champion Edition FS: DPE LS-5 (for sale: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171839)

03-27-2008, 01:37 PM	#16
White08M3 Captain Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island,NY/ Miami Beach Posts: 789 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	rich, where did you get that photo from and who makes those lights! that exact the darkness i wanted and everything. please let me know! __________________ E92 *///M3/Alpine White/6MT/Tech/VRS Boot Lid/UUC SSK/H&R Sport Drop/Hamann lip/ Remus Race Exhaust...*

03-27-2008, 01:48 PM	#17
rich662 Major Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126019 I was told that there is supposedly some DIY section teaching you how to do this. If not, maybe ask CEC since they did this car. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 AW/GP Thunder / Eisenmann Race/CF Grills/H&R Sport/AA SSK/ACS CF Roof Spoiler/VRS Bootlid/BBS LM-DBK 20" Champion Edition FS: DPE LS-5 (for sale: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171839)

03-28-2008, 12:27 AM	#19
chasem3 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 259 iTrader: (0)	i think it looks cheap

03-28-2008, 09:47 AM	#20
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,398 iTrader: (0)	Well, I would go that rout but it does sort of look good in the pics, the wheels etc... don't help though!!! __________________ ==================================================

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