2016/2017 Smoke Tail lights?

[BZJam]

I just got a 2017 Explorer but it doesn't have the smoke tail lights. I called the dealer and asked how much and they told me $850 each. I found some online and they are like $400. Are there any other options besides adding tint to them? Thanks.

 

[peterk9]

I just got a 2017 Explorer but it doesn't have the smoke tail lights. I called the dealer and asked how much and they told me $850 each. I found some online and they are like $400. Are there any other options besides adding tint to them? Thanks.

The Forum has a very handy 'Search' feature. I used it and only found a couple of posts where the tail lamps were darkened and both used a tint. I am sure there may be others.
In this thread I just found the member 'blacked out' his XLT including tail lamps but he didn't say what he used. You could always send him a message and ask.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/my-blacked-out-14.409188/

Peter

 

[peterk9]

.Where can I get the smoked out tail light covers for a 2017 Explorer?

I would recommend calling Benny at Levittown Ford Super Center and asking him about them. They are a site vendor.
http://www.explorerforum.com/xenforo/index.php?conversations/add&to=LevittownFordSuperCenter
I would think you would have to install the Sport lights. I haven't heard about any 'covers'. Most use a tint.

Peter

 

[BZJam]

Thanks. Yeah I tried the search feature. It's illegal here in Texas to add Tint to your lights but if they are purchased that way its ok. Yeah I know it doesn't make sense but thats the law. So I have to find them already tinted. I'll check out that vendor. Thanks for the referral.

 

[Ryan stachler]

Hi. Did you happen to find a vendor for the smoked light film? I was able to find headlight film but not tail light for 2017 explorer

 

[GalpinFan1221]

If you want to find smoked tail lights and not break the bank, call your local salvage yard. Ask if they have any 2016-2017 Explorer Sport tail lights.

 

[One2nine]

I'm going to have my x sports tinted a little more next week along with the bumper reflectors. Slowly getting around to getting some cosmetics done.

 

[Ryan stachler]

I just got a 2017 Explorer but it doesn't have the smoke tail lights. I called the dealer and asked how much and they told me $850 each. I found some online and they are like $400. Are there any other options besides adding tint to them? Thanks.

Hi. I am assuming you mean the actual light and not the light cover? I could not finding covers and tried the film which was too dark and very difficult to apply because the lights wrap around the corner. I don't want to have to replace the light.

 

[peterk9]

Hi. I am assuming you mean the actual light and not the light cover? I could not finding covers and tried the film which was too dark and very difficult to apply because the lights wrap around the corner. I don't want to have to replace the light.

Welcome to the Forum Ryan.
I believe he is referring to the entire tail lamp assembly. BTW, those $830.97 ones are now down to $548.44 each.

Peter

 

[Philly73]

I had mine painted. The guy used black paint mixed with clear and then a clearcoat. Came out perfect.

 

[xxghostxx]

I had mine painted. The guy used black paint mixed with clear and then a clearcoat. Came out perfect.

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I see you have new york plates. Where are you located? I would like to get my tail lights done. They look great painted.

 

[Philly73]

I see you have new york plates. Where are you located? I would like to get my tail lights done. They look great painted.

I'm in the Putnam/Westchester area. I brought my Explorer to have a wrap put on at Whipskin in Bedford Hills, NY. They had them done.