IMHO I think doing a red tint over the amber areas would be about as far as I would go. I have a hard time processing the idea of reducing any light output from tail lights, I like the idea of having them being very visible and easy to see, especially with the fucktards on Atlanta's roads. There are a few applications of lightly tinted tail lights that I find OK, like when the lens is smooth and/or clear.
Looking forward to seeing it with new wheels on. Any plans to ditch the silly little mudflaps? +1 on buffing those headlights too!
This shit always cracks me up.