Tint Tail Lights

[BDR-BOY]

Sorry if anyone has covered this but....


Im looking to tint my tail lights the LED tail lights look really good but a few people around the blue mountains have them so was looking to go a bit different and just tint them with either a spry or a film.

Have looked up spray and think that is the way to go as you can be as dark or light as you want per coat. (dont want to dark i have a effect grey lancer so looking to blend them in more like the smoked LED's)

just windering if any one has done it and how hard etc it is.

Thanks
Ed

[smithsy]

It's just like spray painting, piece of cake.

Just make sure to prepare the surface as per the instructions on the can on Night Shade.

Also keep in mind that spraying the tail lights is illegal and a defectable offence. It could also have insurance repercussions in the event of a rear end crash.

[ofey]

I've sprayed my signal indicators and the high stop lamp using Nightshades. Easily done as smithsy pointed out. And most importantly put in a dry warm place to set. Doing it in cold weather will spoil it.

Also my suggestion is to do nice thin coats. Spray, set and see. You'd be amaze how dark 4 coats will become. Just do them one coat at a time. If you do less coats, you will get a grey-ish finish.

[BDR-BOY]

yeah im not after black as such just a light coat to dull them,

as i think that the stock 2008 red tail lights look a bit to red next to the grey unless someone knows someone with the black tail lights that want to swap for the red ones lol

dont like my chances but worth a shot.

[ofey]

Very unlikely anyone will want the Red tail lamps except with those who have Red cars.

Most people with red tail lamps either buy the LED ones or clear ones.

I constantly offer old folks I see driving new VRs or ESs A$100 to switch to my Red ones and none of them take up my offer... .

[BDR-BOY]

ha ha ha ha yeah dreaming i no lol

But if any one does want to change im happy to but i like the LED's but as i said a few lancers around the mountains have them and tinting prob a good way and hella cheap to do.

but if i decided soon to get the LED's i wil contact u ofey lol
what are the clear ones?

[DORA_ANNE]

Edward I came across this site called " HEADLIGHT ARMOR " They have a Tinted Material with a adhesive backing that you apply to your lights , I Think you can do your taillights with this .... If you Google the site you may read up on the product ,

I don't know if it is any good but I Thought this might help . I Would of put the link up for you but Iam not sure how to do that yet

[BDR-BOY]

Cool Thanks dora Big help but now im being told by my partner to think about the LED's because they look better then just tint and i might regret it later and waste money lol

But will have a look at that site atleast i could rip it off if i dont like it..

[DORA_ANNE]

Edward I Do agree with your partner , As I Have the LED Taillights "smoked ones" & They look heaps better ,

I Don't Think you will regret getting them if you do decide on Them .

Cheers Doreen