March 31st, 2009, 07:06 PM | #1 |
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Smoked Turn Signals
hey everyone,
I just wanted to post my latest mod along with some pics. I smoked my front and rear turn signals using Tamiya X-19 smoke acrylic paint. I got it online for pretty cheap, here is a link: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/27791 since it's an acrylic paint, I was just able to paint it on with a paint brush. I put 2 coats on to achieve this darkness, but if you wanted to go darker you could just continue to add more coats. overall pretty satisfied. I think it goes nice with the smoked windcreen and smoke headlight film. p.s.> just want some people's opinions cuz I am hesitant to try it....should I smoke the rear light or should I just leave it alone? I'm split in two on this one and want to know what others think. Thanks! |
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March 31st, 2009, 07:46 PM | #2 |
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not diggin the front turn signals man...they look too big lol
but u know they sell a spray thats easier to put on, called nightshades, this looks like exactly the same thing though looks pretty nice i didnt tint my side markers cuz i already wrecked my bike once and i want to make sure everybody on the road to sees me lol |
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March 31st, 2009, 07:49 PM | #3 |
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looks good. as far as the tail light i would go no darker than 2 coats. make everything match.
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March 31st, 2009, 07:58 PM | #4 | |
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yeah, I was thinking the same thing, I still just don't know...I'll see what a few other people think. thanks for the input! |
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March 31st, 2009, 08:00 PM | #5 |
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Im guessing that the smoke paint makes the turn signals and headlight not as bright, right? By how much would you say?
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March 31st, 2009, 08:10 PM | #6 |
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depends on how dark the tint is but based off the pics it would be like having some dirt build up on the light during day time, at night you should have no prob seeing the lights.
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March 31st, 2009, 08:13 PM | #7 |
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possible pics? I mean i think it looks really sweet but I see these various lights as literaly keeping me alive on the road. If you could show some day and night pics thatd be great
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March 31st, 2009, 08:26 PM | #8 |
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can do man. in fact I just went into my garage and tested it out because I was worried about visibility as well. It's dark in my garage and you can hardly notice the difference. I'll get some daytime and nighttime pics for you though, hopefully tomorrow.
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March 31st, 2009, 09:23 PM | #9 |
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Shibby . Also where did you get the tint for the headlight housing? Would like some pics of that too .
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March 31st, 2009, 10:22 PM | #10 |
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looks like my little ninjette will be having a photoshoot in the next day or 2. I got the tint for the headlight from lamin-x and here is the link: http://www.lamin-x.com/Kawasaki-250-...rs-p/kw013.htm
I got the "tint" color and it's plenty dark for me. I hope to get those pics for you tomorrow, but forecast is calling for rain. cross you fingers! |
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April 1st, 2009, 03:03 AM | #11 |
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I thought you had already tinted the headlight in that picture because it sure is looking good - maybe its just the blue that makes the bike soooooo sexy! Can't wait for the updated pictures.
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April 1st, 2009, 05:28 AM | #12 |
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I beleive he already does have the headlight tinted in those pictures...hes just taking pictures of the entire thing so we can see the affect that the tinting had on the visability of the lighting
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April 1st, 2009, 07:39 AM | #13 |
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correct. looking sunny today fellas, so it looks like I'll be able to get some pics.
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April 1st, 2009, 05:31 PM | #14 |
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hey guys,
well, I got some daytime pics/video for ya, no night time ones yet. hope this is what you guys were looking for. The front signal isn't as bright as I hoped it would be, but the rear is pretty good. I think I'll be okay as far as visibility to other people on the road, or at least I hope so! the headlight smoke film really doesn't effect the brightness of the headlight at all. I mean, it does a little bit, but not noticeable. hope this helps you guys. let me know if you want any more pics or have questions, I'll be happy to help. and here's the video link (youtube): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki6jOuld--U |
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April 1st, 2009, 07:46 PM | #15 |
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I think the issue with those front ones are the lights themselves arent as good as stock. I had bought those(ebay right) plugged them in to see how they worked. Long story short they werent as bright as stock so I didnt install them(mainly for other reasons though). I dont wanna be a pain but could you possibly do a vid of the back lights? I really like the way it looks and if its not bad I might wanna do this
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April 2nd, 2009, 08:02 AM | #16 | |
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April 2nd, 2009, 10:35 AM | #17 |
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Haha I was talking about a video of the rear turn signals in action...like you have the vid of the front ones. As for the break light...id say leave it as is. I like the red...nice contrast with the blue and the smoke...and you most DEFINITELY want your brake light as visable as possible.
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April 2nd, 2009, 12:28 PM | #18 | |
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April 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM | #19 |
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at night your front signals should be fine. if you can get a video at night that would be great. i say do the tail light no darker than the rear signals. i might end up doing this myself.
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April 2nd, 2009, 09:09 PM | #20 |
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Yea at night should be fine...but dont forget about the day time!! But I guess if someone was that worried...you still got hand signals
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April 3rd, 2009, 12:49 AM | #21 |
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Wait a minute! I thought clear lenses were cool.... all the rice burners changed out their lights for clear... are you saying they have to be colored now?
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April 3rd, 2009, 07:58 AM | #22 | |
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yeah, I can get that video for you guys at night. I'm still wrestling with myself about wheather I want to smoke the rear brake light or not...I wish someone else had done this mod and so I'm not the guinea pig on this! oh well, I'll make up my mind soon and get that video for you guys. sorry it's taking me a while, school is pretty busy right now. i'd rather be doing this |
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April 3rd, 2009, 05:53 PM | #23 |
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you know the new fast and furious movie comes out today. you can always watch that movie to get the latest trends if your trying to be cool
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April 3rd, 2009, 06:30 PM | #24 |
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And to learn supa fly street racin' drift moves in your RWD Evo. Wat wat
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April 6th, 2009, 08:50 PM | #25 |
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though a little late, but as promised, the night time video of the smoked turn signals/ head light. hope this is what ya'll was looking for. enjoy.
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April 6th, 2009, 08:56 PM | #26 |
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Looks good...still nice and bright. And not "ricer" as everyone else is making references to them being. I think they look pretty darn good
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April 6th, 2009, 11:09 PM | #27 |
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thank you! I think they look good too. I have the blue ninja and there was a lot of black on there just as stock. so I wanted to have a sorta blue/black/dark theme to the bike and this is just one of the little steps to do that!
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April 6th, 2009, 11:24 PM | #28 |
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Jake-
Are your headlight bulbs stock? Also, how is the headlight brightness without the brights on? |
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April 6th, 2009, 11:36 PM | #29 |
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hey Chris ~ negative, my head lights are not stock. the bulbs I have in there are the IPF Super Low Beam Hyper White 5000K bulbs, though I'm looking to upgrade this summer to true HID. I don't really know what it looks like with just the low beams on, I always ride with both high and low beams on!
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April 7th, 2009, 07:13 PM | #30 |
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so ninja007 i take it your not going to smoke the tail light?? thanks for making and posting the vids. i like the way it looks and will add to my to do list.
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April 7th, 2009, 07:17 PM | #31 |
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The bike looks killer with the tints. Looks like another mod just got added to my already full list! I'll probably hold off until I can upgrade the bulbs first though. Nice job!
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April 7th, 2009, 07:39 PM | #32 |
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Personally...I think imma wait to get the clearalternatives then smoke those out since it"ll be clear instead of red...sicknesssss
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April 7th, 2009, 10:03 PM | #33 |
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yeah, I didn't smoke the back...I dunno, kinda like the red. Also, just like M-Oorb, I'm waiting for clear alternatives on the integrated taillights. they are taking for freaking ever to pump those out...'08+ 250's have been out going on a year and a half now....come on!
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