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Since my Contour is black, I was wondering a way to black out the reverse lights. I got the idea following a Lincoln Continental today, and noticed the reverse lights are black.
Any suggestions? I want to do this to my post 98 trunk I have now, but will probably do it on the pre 98 that is waiting to get paint.
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Smoke them with that spray tint stuff? 
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Here's a pic of mine blacked out. I used the spray tint stuff.  It doesn't affect the lighting too much.
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hey fly boy, let me know how that comes out i would consider doing it to my car as well!!!
i have a pre 98 and it is black so it would look good.
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SVTunit,
That is sweet! Exactly what I'm lookin for.
AF1, I'll let you know how it goes, I'm going to do it to both trunks I have so we'll see!!
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That looks good!  
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How about a pic of them lit up or are they 100% black??? isnt that dangerous/illegal or is it all temp?
kinda confused
Xoom
'98 Ford Contour
Bone stock except for:
Audio: JVC kdlx-100
4 Pioneers 2-180 and 2- 200 watt speakers
Meguiars Car wax
Future Mods:
Fog or Driving lights
Headlight Covers (Blackouts)
35% all around window tints
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Just the right amount of black spray paint will do the trick..... only cheaper!
Be sure the plastic is VERY clean.... use a wax and grease remover/paint prep solvent....
I use DX330 Acryli-clean (available at local parts stores-Napa, Auto Tire & Parts, etc)
Just mist the paint on very very lightly from a good distance.... use flat or gloss black (flat might match the colour of the surrounding area better)....
Wetsand between coats with 1500 grit.
After paint dries for a few hours use some wax to protect it.....
I've done this with many things.....
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I have a red pre-98 and hate the reverse lights. Would black look to stupid with red? Is there red I could use? I don't know anything about wet sanding or how much would be too much.(Not that I care all that much,cops here are fairly lenient, stupid, and I know a lot of em').
"Wow, that sank fast." "Yeah, like a rock." 96 Contour GL ATX 9mm Ford Racing Wires; 2 Resonators down, 1 to go;"Special airbox"; many mods planned Sony CD player: 50wattsx4;remote; Speakers=50 watt Pioneer 6x8s Ross Evans 
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Originally posted by SVTunit: Here's a pic of mine blacked out. I used the spray tint stuff.
It doesn't affect the lighting too much.OOOHHH!!! Svt Focus rims!
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