Help Smoking out Cab Lights

tclappcummins · 08-25-2008, 11:24 AM

Alright guys I want smoked out cab lights on my truck but I dont wana have to buy a hole new kit and everything...I know its been done so how can I jus take the lens off and smoke the existing orange lens?

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Travis

06 2500 Megacab 4x4 18x10 Incubus Recoils on 35x13.5 Dick Cepeks 2" leveling kit, Edge Juice with Attitude HOT w/dash mount, AFE Stage II w/Pro Dry, B & W Hitch, 15% tint, Billet Locking Fuel Door

cmnspwr · 08-25-2008, 11:38 AM

Unbolt the lights, disconnect the wiring, paint them, connect the wiring, bolt down the lights and you are done.

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tclappcummins · 08-25-2008, 11:42 AM

ok i need to know prep work? what to paint with? lil more detailed then that

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06 2500 Megacab 4x4 18x10 Incubus Recoils on 35x13.5 Dick Cepeks 2" leveling kit, Edge Juice with Attitude HOT w/dash mount, AFE Stage II w/Pro Dry, B & W Hitch, 15% tint, Billet Locking Fuel Door

cmnspwr · 08-25-2008, 11:46 AM

Just make sure they are clean. No need to sand or anything. I would recommend using VHT instead of spray paint. I used this on my taillights and the light still shows up just fine.

VHT SP999 - VHT Nite Shades - JEGS

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216-496-3600

tclappcummins · 08-25-2008, 11:49 AM

Thanks

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Travis

06 2500 Megacab 4x4 18x10 Incubus Recoils on 35x13.5 Dick Cepeks 2" leveling kit, Edge Juice with Attitude HOT w/dash mount, AFE Stage II w/Pro Dry, B & W Hitch, 15% tint, Billet Locking Fuel Door

cmnspwr · 08-25-2008, 11:51 AM

Not a problem. Post pics when you get done.

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tclappcummins · 08-25-2008, 11:58 AM

Will do... it may be a little while for I can get around to it.. but im hoping to do some testing on some old lens i got laying around this wknd....

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Travis

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**Kyle@XDP** · 08-25-2008, 12:01 PM

nice, that VHT stuff is great. just do it in light coats b/c it'll get dark quick before you know it. also make sure you clear over them when your done to make em' shiny.

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tclappcummins · 08-25-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@XDP

nice, that VHT stuff is great. just do it in light coats b/c it'll get dark quick before you know it. also make sure you clear over them when your done to make em' shiny.

thanks... I will do like i said im gonna do some experimenting this wknd and get a lil experience at it before I start spraying.... I just dont understand why we can't get jus the lens covers like the Ford guys can do its like $20-$30 for those guys to get smoked lens where we have to buy the entire kit.....

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TheNatural31 · 08-25-2008, 12:03 PM

Thats awesome! Do they got that stuff at an O'Reilly or Wal-Mart maybe?

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cmnspwr · 08-26-2008, 01:27 PM

I don't believe so. My buddy ordered 2 cans about a month ago off of the internet. He said it was on backorder everywhere else. I just used what he had left on my tails. You are supposed to do one coat horizontally and one vertically. So I assume it acts as a polarizer. I just did about 2 coats vertically and it gave it a nice smokey color. Not too dark and not too light.

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**Kyle@XDP** · 08-27-2008, 09:20 AM

well i know we can get it, i just need to make sure first.

here are my tails w/ about 2-3 coats

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08-25-2008, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
tclappcummins Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evansville/Marysville, Indiana Posts: 1,097 tclappcummins's Truck Pics	Help Smoking out Cab Lights Alright guys I want smoked out cab lights on my truck but I dont wana have to buy a hole new kit and everything...I know its been done so how can I jus take the lens off and smoke the existing orange lens? __________________ Travis 06 2500 Megacab 4x4 18x10 Incubus Recoils on 35x13.5 Dick Cepeks 2" leveling kit, Edge Juice with Attitude HOT w/dash mount, AFE Stage II w/Pro Dry, B & W Hitch, 15% tint, Billet Locking Fuel Door

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08-25-2008, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
cmnspwr Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 297 cmnspwr's Truck Pics	Unbolt the lights, disconnect the wiring, paint them, connect the wiring, bolt down the lights and you are done. __________________ '03 2500 CC SB 48RE FTE Diesel 216-496-3600

08-25-2008, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
tclappcummins Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evansville/Marysville, Indiana Posts: 1,097 tclappcummins's Truck Pics	ok i need to know prep work? what to paint with? lil more detailed then that __________________ Travis 06 2500 Megacab 4x4 18x10 Incubus Recoils on 35x13.5 Dick Cepeks 2" leveling kit, Edge Juice with Attitude HOT w/dash mount, AFE Stage II w/Pro Dry, B & W Hitch, 15% tint, Billet Locking Fuel Door

08-25-2008, 11:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
cmnspwr Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 297 cmnspwr's Truck Pics	Just make sure they are clean. No need to sand or anything. I would recommend using VHT instead of spray paint. I used this on my taillights and the light still shows up just fine. VHT SP999 - VHT Nite Shades - JEGS __________________ '03 2500 CC SB 48RE FTE Diesel 216-496-3600

08-25-2008, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
cmnspwr Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 297 cmnspwr's Truck Pics	Not a problem. Post pics when you get done. __________________ '03 2500 CC SB 48RE FTE Diesel 216-496-3600

08-25-2008, 11:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
tclappcummins Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evansville/Marysville, Indiana Posts: 1,097 tclappcummins's Truck Pics	Will do... it may be a little while for I can get around to it.. but im hoping to do some testing on some old lens i got laying around this wknd.... __________________ Travis 06 2500 Megacab 4x4 18x10 Incubus Recoils on 35x13.5 Dick Cepeks 2" leveling kit, Edge Juice with Attitude HOT w/dash mount, AFE Stage II w/Pro Dry, B & W Hitch, 15% tint, Billet Locking Fuel Door

08-25-2008, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kyle@XDP Xtreme Diesel Performance Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 979 Kyle@XDP's Truck Pics	nice, that VHT stuff is great. just do it in light coats b/c it'll get dark quick before you know it. also make sure you clear over them when your done to make em' shiny. __________________ *Ask Me About Our Monthly Specials* Special pricing on DDP products New Lower pricing on Mag-Hytec pans Be Sure To Ask About Our Forum Discounts Kyle x200

08-25-2008, 12:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheNatural31 Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: College Station/Kingsville, TX. Posts: 682 TheNatural31's Truck Pics	Thats awesome! Do they got that stuff at an O'Reilly or Wal-Mart maybe? __________________ 01..4x4..NV45..Adr..BHAF..Boost Elbow.5" TBE..AD 150.Dipricols.BD short/shifter..scanguageII ITW:Valair DD, 64/71, DDP's, Pulse, HTT Mani.The Best = Holland Court & Coaltrain.

08-26-2008, 01:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
cmnspwr Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 297 cmnspwr's Truck Pics	I don't believe so. My buddy ordered 2 cans about a month ago off of the internet. He said it was on backorder everywhere else. I just used what he had left on my tails. You are supposed to do one coat horizontally and one vertically. So I assume it acts as a polarizer. I just did about 2 coats vertically and it gave it a nice smokey color. Not too dark and not too light. __________________ '03 2500 CC SB 48RE FTE Diesel 216-496-3600

08-27-2008, 09:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kyle@XDP Xtreme Diesel Performance Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 979 Kyle@XDP's Truck Pics	well i know we can get it, i just need to make sure first. here are my tails w/ about 2-3 coats __________________ *Ask Me About Our Monthly Specials* Special pricing on DDP products New Lower pricing on Mag-Hytec pans Be Sure To Ask About Our Forum Discounts Kyle x200