tinted headlights/taillights

[Andr3Stacks]

anyone have their lights tinted/smoked and can post some pictures?

 

[Toddasaurus]

I tinted my taillights, just a very mild tint. I love it.


Before...




After....




The lighting in the above pictures makes the change a bit more drastic than how it looks on person. But still, I think it's perfect.

 

[Ragnar]

Is this even legal?

 

[Andr3Stacks]

I tinted my taillights, just a very mild tint. I love it.


Before...
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After....
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The lighting in the above pictures makes the change a bit more drastic than how it looks on person. But still, I think it's perfect.

That looks absolutely clean! What film did you use and %? Gotta see what's legal in my state.

 

[Ragnar]

Yep, answered my own question,
Tinting headlights Or taillights is illegal in most states.... Beware!

 

[Toddasaurus]

That looks absolutely clean! What film did you use and %? Gotta see what's legal in my state.

I went to my local tint shop who did my windows and got their lightest tint for the taillights. I have no idea what percentage it is...

Something light like mine makes it almost exactly the same darkness as new BMW's, Lexus, and Nissan's taillights. There is no way you'd get in trouble for it, no one would know, it's not dark enough to make it seem abnormal.

Here's an example. My wife's new Kia Seltos taillights vs my tinted taillights. Just now went outside to take the pics, so the lighting is the same...




Obviously the lighter silver makes it look like more of a contrast, but I wouldn't say it's anything a cop would notice.


Edit, here are some close-ups, my particular tint has a flat sheen, which changes the look a little bit as well....





Without the bright silver as a contrast, the lights really don't look much darker at all than my wife's car.

 

[Andr3Stacks]

Yep, answered my own question,
Tinting headlights Or taillights is illegal in most states.... Beware!

yeah, you need to look up the laws for your state

I went to my local tint shop who did my windows and got their lightest tint for the taillights. I have no idea what percentage it is...

Something light like mine makes it almost exactly the same darkness as new BMW's, Lexus, and Nissan's taillights. There is no way you'd get in trouble for it, no one would know, it's not dark enough to make it seem abnormal.

Here's an example. My wife's new Kia Seltos taillights vs my tinted taillights. Just now went outside to take the pics, so the lighting is the same...

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Obviously the lighter silver makes it look like more of a contrast, but I wouldn't say it's anything a cop would notice.


Edit, here are some close-ups, my particular tint has a flat sheen, which changes the look a little bit as well....

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Without the bright silver as a contrast, the lights really don't look much darker at all than my wife's car.

Doesn't seem like it's noticeable enough for someone to pull you over. Unless they're just being a jerk. Did you do anything to your headlights?

 

[Toddasaurus]

yeah, you need to look up the laws for your state


Doesn't seem like it's noticeable enough for someone to pull you over. Unless they're just being a jerk. Did you do anything to your headlights?

Just the taillights and the rear reflectors. Headlights are untouched. It matches really well like this as the sport trim already has the dark housing anyway, along with the copper bezels.

 

[joschneider]

Just do them in the lighter shade of tint and you’re fine. The darker shade is too dark and you’ll probably attract cop attention. And you’re a dick for making it harder to see your brake lights. My local shop had 2 tint choices too and I got to look at them on cars. The light one is barely noticeable IRL and the darker one is a huge jump

 

[Andr3Stacks]

Just do them in the lighter shade of tint and you’re fine. The darker shade is too dark and you’ll probably attract cop attention. And you’re a dick for making it harder to see your brake lights. My local shop had 2 tint choices too and I got to look at them on cars. The light one is barely noticeable IRL and the darker one is a huge jump

true that, I don't wanna get them too dark and get rear ended really like how Todd's came out

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[Andr3Stacks]

I tinted my taillights + rear reflectors using Vvivid vinyl. Think It came out pretty good. Doesn't affect the brightness noticeably. Overcast today so not the best picture. Just have to see how this holds up in GA in the coming days.

 

[Toddasaurus]

I tinted my taillights + rear reflectors using Vvivid vinyl. Think It came out pretty good. Doesn't affect the brightness noticeably. Overcast today so not the best picture. Just have to see how this holds up in GA in the coming days.
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Oh dang - black on black on blaaaaaaaack.

 

[Andr3Stacks]

Oh dang - black on black on blaaaaaaaack.

That's what I'm going for In your opinion, what do you think would look nicer for vinyl wrapped chrome pieces? Satin black or CF (except maybe window trim. Think it'll look tacky) ?

 

[Toddasaurus]

That's what I'm going for In your opinion, what do you think would look nicer for vinyl wrapped chrome pieces? Satin black or CF (except maybe window trim. Think it'll look tacky) ?

CF all the way!!