Blacked out tail lights ?

[4thGenDreams]

I just want to "frost/smoke" the tail lights, make them look tinted, can i just use reg window tint, or is there some special process?

[JoshM]

I'd recommend vinyl so you can take it off at anytime:
http://www.decalfx.com/smoked_tail_light_film.html


But, you could also use "Night Shade" to spray paint tint on it.
It'll give you the option to lightly smoke, or black it out.
But, this is harder to go back to stock.

[midnight_1]

I think the spray tint looks better. But for the love of God, make sure you do very, VERY light coats b/c that shit runs extremely easily. And make sure you're careful with how dark you want them. I turned mine black b/c it just didn't seem dark at first. Also, mark off your backup lights if you still want to see behind you when you're in reverse.

[203CB7TUNER]

im thinkin bout tinting the tails with light coats of matching body paint...
and taping off the reverse square is smart...(trust i learned th hard way)

[CB7_91/DX]

Not my style. Red/clears FTW

[The-Gr8-Ox]

i did the tinted tails on my old eg, the spray fades after some years and looks like crap, i really like just strait tails now, whether red/clears or stock, but if you really like the look, deff go vinyl, you'll never regret it, plus it protects

[C91BLX7]

Not my style. Red/clears FTW

I don't think he asked for opinions?


I agree with Josh and the film tint, thats probably the best idea.

[midnight_1]

I found out the hard way about the reverse light. I don't think using actual paint would be a good idea though.

[ActAccordingly]

if you spray night shades, make sure you clear over the spray to cut down on fading and scratches. as already stated, some dark tinted vinyl will probably give you the best effect, and is easily returned to normal

[GangstaCB7]

The latest tren is going to a bodyshop and they mix black paint with clear coat and spray the lights.....

[apuforyou]

My lights are vinyl, has been through many rain storm and power washers and still going strong. Plus if the cops say they'll ticket you or if it causes problems with inspections you can peel it right off

[lilb_1979]

I know someone that did the film tint and when he took it off it left this sticky film on that he couldent get off. NO matter what tint you use, do it on a spare set of tails!!! I did just in case a cop want to be an ass. Spray tint in not hard to get off if you use the right stuff.

[The-Gr8-Ox]

I know someone that did the film tint and when he took it off it left this sticky film on that he couldent get off. NO matter what tint you use, do it on a spare set of tails!!! I did just in case a cop want to be an ass. Spray tint in not hard to get off if you use the right stuff.

rubbing alcohol does the trick

[lilb_1979]

rubbing alcohol does the trick

On what the film tint, he did that and goo gone and some other crap. None of it worked. Yea I know I was surprised as hell too!! I was like hmmmm WTF!!

[The-Gr8-Ox]

On what the film tint, he did that and goo gone and some other crap. None of it worked. Yea I know I was surprised as hell too!! I was like hmmmm WTF!!

no on the spray tint, on the film, just peel it off...