Alternative to clear side markers? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Morningstar269 · 01-07-2014, 02:58 PM

Hey guys this is my first post and I'm thankful already for all the great info you guys have put out there. I absolutely love my 2014 FR-S, and was wondering if you guys had tried to simply use "nightshade" on the amber side markers to "smoke" them out. This seems like too obvious of an answer, but I still want to ask it despite the risk of being ridiculed. Just remember we were all newbies at one point. lol. I sure that tinting the markers is probably against DOT regulations or something, but hey a man can ask right? Thanks again guys for all the awesome info. I'll get some pics up soon showing all the mods you guys helped me put in so far.

Kilos6 · 01-07-2014, 03:26 PM

Search can be your best friend. My post count is slow low bc pretty much most questions have been asked.

To answer your question yes you can tint them, but it isn't DOT legal. There are also vinyl overlays made by bluebatmobile(he's a member). Or you can Oder some JDM style clear, or smoked side markers. I have the smoked JDM and I love them.

Bluebatmobile · 01-07-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilos6

Search can be your best friend. My post count is slow low bc pretty much most questions have been asked.
There are also vinyl overlays made by bluebatmobile(he's a member).

B@t

BlueDubbinTDI · 01-07-2014, 05:19 PM

or just color match them

pseudo · 01-07-2014, 05:33 PM

People screeming "just use search" is my biggest pet peeve on forums like this.

I just got in on this group buy and am very satisfied with the markers. I would highly recommend them.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45112

Kilos6 · 01-07-2014, 07:52 PM

I still answered the question didn't i? Lol

kodyo · 01-07-2014, 08:03 PM

I did a very light coat of spray on tint, doubt anyone not familiar with the car would even be able to tell.

RFB · 01-07-2014, 09:23 PM

I vinyl wrapped my stock sides with chrome then trimmed the edges so legal amber would show through at night.

CERBERUS - the guardian of HELL

N1rve · 01-08-2014, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebatmobile

B@t

I can vouch for Bat. Saw his work on the Altima Forums

Bluebatmobile · 01-08-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N1rve

I can vouch for Bat. Saw his work on the Altima Forums

B@t

Morningstar269 · 01-09-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by N1rve

I can vouch for Bat. Saw his work on the Altima Forums

I can as well, had great products on the Maxima Forums as well. Keep doing what you do man!

m.wood0213 · 01-09-2014, 04:52 PM

has anyone straight painted their sides? its a good question since replacement amber sides are really cheap on ebay. Plus if anyone gives your crap about them just pour some gas on a rag and wipe the nightshade off. Anyone else?

soundman98 · 01-09-2014, 08:30 PM

planning on pulling my set of clears apart and de-chroming the non-reflector part of the insides-- it will make for a darker appearance without killing all of the reflective properties..

SmsAlSuwaidi · 01-09-2014, 09:11 PM

paint matched side markers frs by smsalsuwaidi, on Flickr

DSC_0437 by smsalsuwaidi, on Flickr

Frs on Rotiforms NUE by smsalsuwaidi, on Flickr

01-07-2014, 02:58 PM	#1
Morningstar269 Batman Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alternative to clear side markers? Hey guys this is my first post and I'm thankful already for all the great info you guys have put out there. I absolutely love my 2014 FR-S, and was wondering if you guys had tried to simply use "nightshade" on the amber side markers to "smoke" them out. This seems like too obvious of an answer, but I still want to ask it despite the risk of being ridiculed. Just remember we were all newbies at one point. lol. I sure that tinting the markers is probably against DOT regulations or something, but hey a man can ask right? Thanks again guys for all the awesome info. I'll get some pics up soon showing all the mods you guys helped me put in so far.

01-07-2014, 09:23 PM	#8
RFB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Canada Posts: 937 Thanks: 145 Thanked 422 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	uniQue I vinyl wrapped my stock sides with chrome then trimmed the edges so legal amber would show through at night. CERBERUS - the guardian of HELL

01-09-2014, 08:30 PM	#13
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,676 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	planning on pulling my set of clears apart and de-chroming the non-reflector part of the insides-- it will make for a darker appearance without killing all of the reflective properties.. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

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01-07-2014, 03:26 PM	#2
Kilos6 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout MT Location: San Diego Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Search can be your best friend. My post count is slow low bc pretty much most questions have been asked. To answer your question yes you can tint them, but it isn't DOT legal. There are also vinyl overlays made by bluebatmobile(he's a member). Or you can Oder some JDM style clear, or smoked side markers. I have the smoked JDM and I love them.

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Kilos6 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout MT Location: San Diego Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I still answered the question didn't i? Lol

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kodyo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles Posts: 686 Thanks: 597 Thanked 257 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did a very light coat of spray on tint, doubt anyone not familiar with the car would even be able to tell.

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