MValdez
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I want center of my tail lights to be black like the picture below. What should I do? (My tail lights "Do Not" have Blind Spot/ Cross Path Detection)
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Best DIY method to blackout Tail light to achieve Rebel/black edition look?
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Sand paper, Nite Shade, clear coat, mild rubbing compound.
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It’s all about technique, watch a few videos on YouTube.
jrr907
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I just completed DIY on my taillights like Black Edition / Rebel . Used nightshade 
MValdez
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Did you remove tail lights before applying or did you mask off truck and apply with Tail lights in place?
LaxDfns15
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You're going to have to mask around the light anyway, might as well leave it on the truck. Just put a layer of newspaper around the last layer of tape.
I removed mine.
jrr907
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I removed mine. Only took about 10 minutes total . It makes the job way easier for masking, sanding, painting, buffing & waxing.
MValdez
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I'm going to assume there are not many options in the way of a reversible method. My truck is a lease and I can only see myself having to pay for new oem tail lights when i comes time to trade in... Damn
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VHT nightshade is removable
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So, I have blind spot detection. Does anyone know if tinting, dipping, or any of the previously mentioned methods would interfere with blind spot detection?
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Did you read any of the posts?
MValdez
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Big Thanks to Sinister1JP / Scott_65 / jrr907 and others here for guiding me in the right direction... Was able to achieve my goal and only cost me $15.00... You guys rock! 
I have some black plasti-dip left over... anyone tried that before?
I didn’t see that the center black part actually functions as a light. Let me know if I’m missing something. That would be my major reservation for coating it in an opaque material.
I didn’t see that the center black part actually functions as a light. Let me know if I’m missing something. That would be my major reservation for coating it in an opaque material.
RAM Patriot
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If you want to shade the turn signals and reverse lights as well, you can put a tint kit overlay on from Luxe Auto Concepts.
I also tinted the third brake light after putting LED's in, it was blinding me when I was getting something out of the bed of the truck.
I went with the Medium Shade - Gloss on all.
www.luxeautoconcepts.net
I also tinted the third brake light after putting LED's in, it was blinding me when I was getting something out of the bed of the truck.
I went with the Medium Shade - Gloss on all.
2019+ RAM 1500 Tail Light Tint Kit - Overlays
Our tail light overlay tint kit for the 2019+ Dodge Ram 1500 is made with our dry application LightWrap tint vinyl with air release. Easy to apply, just peel and stick. Available in multiple shades & finishes.
www.luxeautoconcepts.net
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LimitedGRR
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In the description it says it’s not, unless you sand and refinish the lens. I think the duplicolor one is removable.
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The center part does not light. It houses the rear proximity sensors.
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