havnt checked our lights but its done all the time, just have to heat the glass up and use an exacto between the clear lens and the housing, its a pain in the butt to do, but it can be done.
i think it would look badass to have them the same color as the car.
btw, hawaiian - i like the tails, but you just made them illegal becasue you covered the reflective strip. a cop would have to pay close attention to notice though.