Tinting taillights

[TOGuy242]

Anyone looked at this yet? Is it a hard process?

 

[NLJ]

Anyone looked at this yet? Is it a hard process?

I want to. Was quoted $150 which seems excessive. You can buy the pre-cut kit from Lamin X now. Under Hyundai G70.

 

[EdP]

Anyone looked at this yet? Is it a hard process?

Is it legal?

 

[NLJ]

Is it legal?

There are many different levels. But the basic tint looks like factory blackened tail lights. The red appears deeper!

 

[Nd1017]

Anyone looked at this yet? Is it a hard process?

I would figure its a simple dyi if you wanted to tackle it. Taking out the assembly is easy. I did that to replace the none LED bulbs. And the lights themselves are mostly flat.

 

[Toddasaurus]

There are many different levels. But the basic tint looks like factory blackened tail lights. The red appears deeper!

This would also darken the turn signals and reverse lights. May be worthwhile for us that did LED swap and feel it's too bright (though I personally think the brightness is fine).

 

[danygenesis]

This would also darken the turn signals and reverse lights. May be worthwhile for us that did LED swap and feel it's too bright (though I personally think the brightness is fine).

That was the first thing I thought when I saw the LED brightness, my car is red, maybe a little bit of darkness on the rear lights would be an interesting option on a red car.

 

[Toddasaurus]

That was the first thing I thought when I saw the LED brightness, my car is red, maybe a little bit of darkness on the rear lights would be an interesting option on a red car.

You got me thinking about how sweet it could look on mine as well. Dark accents look really good on my silver... Hmm..

 

[TOGuy242]

The gunsmoke option on Lamin-X looks pretty good ...

 

[NLJ]

For those wondering what the regular tint would love ok like, the Nissan Rogue comes this way from factory and so does the new 3 series.
There are other cars with varying degrees of tail light factory tints as well and some more subtle than others.
The G70 Sports is more subtle than the no sport with the darkened tail lights.
My wife's Sorento is also darkened from factory and the red is nice and deep!

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[Toddasaurus]

The gunsmoke option on Lamin-X looks pretty good ...

I'm digging the "tint" option. Relatively subtle.. Looks like the film would protect the plastic on the taillights too, as that stuff scratches pretty easily.

 

[TOGuy242]

I'm digging the "tint" option. Relatively subtle.. Looks like the film would protect the plastic on the taillights too, as that stuff scratches pretty easily.

They have clear ones for the front too if you were looking mainly for protection ...

 

[Toddasaurus]

Just ordered Lamin X taillight covers. Most basic "Tint" option. They have a 20% off deal going on right now, I couldn't resist!!

I'll post a before and after, along with installation process.

 

[TOGuy242]

Just ordered Lamin X taillight covers. Most basic "Tint" option. They have a 20% off deal going on right now, I couldn't resist!!

I'll post a before and after, along with installation process.

Ooooh, 20% ... sigh, like I need to spend more, but grabbed a set of gunsmoke ...

 

[NLJ]

Shipping price to Canada is insane for a flat package!

 

[TOGuy242]

Shipping price to Canada is insane for a flat package!

I bought the rear bumper guard too - and they offer free shipping if you buy two items!

 

[SuperSam]

I just added tinted film on the white part of the tail lights. It's perfect IMHO.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Looks very nice! Is this just regular window tint, or did you buy a tail light cover kit?

 

[TOGuy242]

I think this looks awesome!

 

[SuperSam]

Looks very nice! Is this just regular window tint, or did you buy a tail light cover kit?

It's a piece of Lamin-X I cut myself.