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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Custom headlights and tail lights by ACKTL05

Hello all. I have been a vendor for custom 3G tail lights and have recently got into the 4G tail lights. Although there are not many variations like the 3G which allows me to replace and mix up parts to create a new style, I can open the 4G and smoke out the internals and black out the bezel to give it a clean look. Here is the 3G thread of my work:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/custom-tail-lights-head-lights-acktl05-759299/


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It will be 180 + shipping. I will insure for $400, get a tracking number and use a lot of bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery. The price will include the glue/sealant/paint/service/etc. I will use a fresh blade to open each pair of tail lights to ensure a perfect cut.

Color matching: I can have your bezel painted to match the color of your car. I would need you buy a 12 oz spray can of color with a bottle of clear coat and primer and have it shipped to me from www.paintscratch.com. I will send you my address so it will come right to me and you will not have to waist your time/money on shipping.

Turnaround time: is about a week once I have received your tail lights and of course on the transit time. I will be sending them back to you once I receive full payment using UPS or USPS insured for the full value with tracking.

Liability: Laws will vary from state to state, I would advise you to check your state laws before ordering tail lights as I will not be held personally liable if you get pulled over, or are in violation of DOT laws.

Limited Warranty: My work is guaranteed against leaks for 6 months, for all reasons other than owner’s negligence. Again, I advise you to use new gaskets.


Reference: Here are some pictures of my tails and tails that I have found, for more reference. I will be posting pictures up on here as soon as I complete more jobs.
https://acurazine.com/forums/members/acktl05-269877-albums-custom-tail-lights-combination-4441/
Old Sep 3, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Have these for sale: Either $450 or $200 plus trade for stock.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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No one wants a custom set of tail lights?
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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Im sure someone does. Just give it some time. If you build it (which you have) they will come (which they will)
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MurkyRiversTL
Im sure someone does. Just give it some time. If you build it (which you have) they will come (which they will)
I understand and I am not being pushy but I was just curious to as why I would get about 4-5 people interested and I finally make a set and no one is interested anymore.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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I would have been all over these if I hadnt tinted mine.
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Is the white reflector part of the tail light smoked too?
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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i would like to have them, but dont feel like spending 200 bucks for it...200 is a good price, maybe you should include a set of tinted/blacked out relfectors too...
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010_TL
Is the white reflector part of the tail light smoked too?
The white part is untouched. It may appear to look tinted but it isn't.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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i would like to have them, but dont feel like spending 200 bucks for it...200 is a good price, maybe you should include a set of tinted/blacked out relfectors too...
Tinted or blacked out reflectors? I don't have anything for the 4g except for tail lights so if you send me a set I can do it.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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wish I had a 4G and I would get these tail lights loll. eventually I would love a CBP 4G and I would like to do the tail lights similar to the one you posted with the red tinted out and the clear part left clear. But I think I might want to go darker on the tint and completely black it out and then still leave the clear part clear. I saw a m45 the other day like this with it completely black so it matched the paint and the clear part was left clear. looked really good.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AckTL05
The white part is untouched. It may appear to look tinted but it isn't.
I would of grabbed these if the whole tail light was smoked.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010_TL
I would of grabbed these if the whole tail light was smoked.
I can always make you another set.
Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AckTL05
I can always make you another set.
I would send my tails in but this is my only car so I dont really have the time to send them out and wait. I would rather do a trade program.
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Originally Posted by 2010_TL
I would send my tails in but this is my only car so I dont really have the time to send them out and wait. I would rather do a trade program.
I can do a trade in program if these sell for a trade plus cash. I am looking to sell as is but I can do a trade.
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I like them..what is the mark on the top of the left taillight? Is that damage of missing tint?
How are these tinted, what process? I live in nyc, are you close by? I would do a trade...pm me
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 02:08 AM
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I put an offer on your ebay site. Accept it and and we will be in business. I already have tails customized exactly like that but mine have been damaged and so they need to be replaced. I cannot go higher on my bid as I can get new ones redone for slightly more than my offer.
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PAYMEE
I like them..what is the mark on the top of the left taillight? Is that damage of missing tint?
How are these tinted, what process? I live in nyc, are you close by? I would do a trade...pm me
I'm sure if they were damaged, he'd tell us. Looks like he has a good rep on here...

Looks like it is actually a reflection.
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Originally Posted by PenguinTL
I'm sure if they were damaged, he'd tell us. Looks like he has a good rep on here...

Looks like it is actually a reflection.
Thank you and yes its a reflection, there is no damage. I am located about an hour from NYC.

They are dremeled and cut open. Then everything is removed and the bezel is painted black, then with these I blacked out the back part of the tail light to give the red portion a tint, as that is no touched with paint itself. They are put back together and glued and left overnight to dry, then sealed twice to ensure no leaks. Look before at my signature as I started with the 3G TL and have been doing them for over a year now.

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I vouch for Ack He does AWESOME work!
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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AckTL05, are the tails still available for trade?
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808_ Fifty-State's tails ( all blacked out reflectors and glossy black bezel):
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Ack my Tails look HOTT !! Cant Wait to get those on my Car.. Will post pics once they are Installed. Great Job Man
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im tryin to get me a pair for my wdp... easy to take my tails out and put the new ones in?
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Very easy to remove and install. Pull back trunk liner behind tail lights. Remove three nuts. Pull tail lights out, disconnect connectors..... done.
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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straight up stealth
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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808_ Fifty-State's tails ( all blacked out reflectors and glossy black bezel):


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Very easy to install, unlike the 3G that the bumper needs to be pulled back. Installation should be tops 20 minutes.
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Here is a better picture of the tail lights all cleaned/waxed up:
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Have these for sale: Either $450 or $200 plus trade for stock.
if I had a 4G, I would be all over these. nice work man
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HAVE either or for sale:

-Smoked entirely with black bezel.


-White bottom part left alone and the rest smoked with black bezel.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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do you have any pics on the car?
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AckTL05
HAVE either or for sale:

-Smoked entirely with black bezel.


-White bottom part left alone and the rest smoked with black bezel.

I really like the tail lights but would love to see some pics of them on the car. maybe someone could photoshop it? I would really like to see that second set with the clear part left clear photoshopped onto a CBP TL. AckTL05 if you could do that I think you would get much more responses.
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This is the only one I have on this computer. This is the clear bottom part:
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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dang, these look nice! wish i had the money to spend. next year!
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hey i just sent you a pm in regards to tail light with the clear lower section please let me know how i can get a set. ty
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