Genesis Coupe Vinyl Smoked Tail Lights

**CMcCane** · 06-23-2009 10:53 AM

Yesterday afternoon I started a little project on using vinyl to smoke my tail lights. Keep in mind I've never done this type of project before and I honestly thought I would fail completely. The hardest part about our Genesis Coupes is that the tail lights are really long and have a really big turn around the corner. I basically cut off like an inch or two beyond each end of the light to allow for some extra space while trying to fit and smooth everything out. I am no expert but I think that they turned out okay. Difficulty and time wise this installation was about a 7/10 for me. I feel more confident now that I've done two lights and I think the next attempt could go much quicker and easier. Here's just a couple of photos of the completed work. Notice there are still some small air bubbles in there but I'm going to give it a few days in the sun to see if they come out.

**Assmunk** · 06-23-2009 11:08 AM

now why couldn't all the mods you have done come stock on the gen coupe. seriously though great job you did on your coupe

**Codefox** · 06-23-2009 02:23 PM

That looks great. If you can perfect this technique I think this would be the way to go.

**nbkd16n** · 06-23-2009 03:17 PM

Would you be soooooo kind to upload a youtube video on how to do that?!?!

Pretty please. or even instructions on how to?

**synnyster** · 06-23-2009 03:18 PM

Looks pretty good. I'm pondering whether I should do the same but with a red overlay.

**synnyster** · 06-23-2009 03:20 PM

By the way, what size sheet did you use and where did you buy it?

**CMcCane** · 06-23-2009 05:21 PM

The Genesis Coupe tail lights are really awkward in size. I got about an 8 foot roll from ebay (look up like smoke tail light vinyl) or something like that. After completing both of the tail lights I only have about 2-3 feet left. I am certainly not 100% satisfied with my handy work as it's something I've never done before. If I can perfect the skill I may offer to do this locally for people for a small charge. Also I may try to come up with my own pre-cut tint solution which I could sell and make the installation even easier for someone who has never done it before. If I get a chance I'll put up some more stuff on youtube. Thanks guys.

**synnyster** · 06-23-2009 09:08 PM

I've seen red overlays sold on Ebay in sheets that are 24X12. From what you are saying that would not be adequate size huh.

**CMcCane** · 06-23-2009 09:30 PM

The roll I got was something like 96x12. Like I said though I still had about 3 feet or so left over. These tail lights are really big. Here's a short video of me during the install process and the difference in light quality with and without the smoked vinyl.

**RWDsnail** · 06-23-2009 10:46 PM

were u wearing pink pants in that pic?

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I want smoke tail lights too : (

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