Tinted rear lights

[Kako51]

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Where can I get rear lights like this or is it possible to tint them

 

[Haze]

From my understanding this looks as if it has been sprayed with lacquer mixed with a small amount of black paint, this gives it the smooth gloss finish. Obviously masking off the reverse section. There are numerous different ways to do it from film such as Lamin-X http://www.lamin-x.com/. There are various different companies that do film like this, however it would be very difficult to cut out a section for example the reverse lights in the picture you shared. You could also spray them with tint spray although from my experience this leaves more of a hazy tinted finish. If your unsure try some fly eye, this is great to give you an idea, they are also very easy to fit and fairly cheap. You may even be happy enough with the results, however you can then take it further if you wish to and go down the spraying route.

 

[ZRZ]

Illegal to spray that dark isn't it?


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[Haze]

Illegal to spray that dark isn't it?


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It depends, the mend of using lacquer mixed with black paint can be very effective and still allow light through whilst giving that reflective finish. As long as your brake lights still show when the sidelights are on clearly and when breaking and also your reflective parts stay reflective you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[ZRZ]

So can this finish not be achieved using spay paint black and lacquer spray?


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[Haze]

I don't think so needs to be pre mixed I believe otherwise it will just be solid black

 

[sion_kwl]

would it not be easier to get self adhesive tinting film? less likely to overdo it then.

guy near me has a mk5 golf with blacked out lights. looks lovely but gotta follow him with a half a mile gap coz you can't see his lights unless its dark -_-

 

[ZRZ]

Tint film would never look perfect as you'll struggle to get a perfect cut I would have thought


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[sion_kwl]

yeah could be a bit fiddly...
if you counteract the tint with some super bright LED's it should be alright, the only issue I see then would be the lack of a red reflector on the back... depends how anal your MOT tester is though

 

[irf]

Used some kind of spray tint on a previous car, the more you spray the darker it gets. Used to like it but now I'd just be paranoid wether people could see me braking.

 

[ZRZ]

I tried using tint spray before and it's very difficult to get an even layer that you're happy with. Used the whole can from applying it, wiping it off, having another go, then giving up and accepting a £5 loss


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[Richard123]

https://bonanzleimages.s3.amazonaws.com/afu/images/8339/5377/4d50316ccb628_83546b.jpg
Where can I get rear lights like this or is it possible to tint them

I have also been thinking of doing this with a spare set of lights I have.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111402645273?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT.

I'm sure if you do a search on here or google you will find a step by step guide.

 

[powlzy79]

It depends, the mend of using lacquer mixed with black paint can be very effective and still allow light through whilst giving that reflective finish. As long as your brake lights still show when the sidelights are on clearly and when breaking and also your reflective parts stay reflective you shouldn't have any problems.

Hi guys I've done mine like this With tint spray but I used 3 penny's over the reflectors just rember to do 2 light coats and then clear coat I've had no problems

 

[powlzy79]

Can't put pictures on haven't posted 15 times yet lol

 

[ZRZ]

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[powlzy79]

Lol it's only took 5 years good job I've still got my car

 

[ZRZ]

Did you keep the clear areas as they are aswell or did you do the whole light?


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[CRNeo]

From my understanding this looks as if it has been sprayed with lacquer mixed with a small amount of black paint, this gives it the smooth gloss finish. Obviously masking off the reverse section. There are numerous different ways to do it from film such as Lamin-X http://www.lamin-x.com/. There are various different companies that do film like this, however it would be very difficult to cut out a section for example the reverse lights in the picture you shared. You could also spray them with tint spray although from my experience this leaves more of a hazy tinted finish. If your unsure try some fly eye, this is great to give you an idea, they are also very easy to fit and fairly cheap. You may even be happy enough with the results, however you can then take it further if you wish to and go down the spraying route.

^^^^ this.

I had my local bodyshop mix up some tinted lacquer and did the rear clusters on my old focus.

Came out looking really nice and still let more than enough light through... wasn't expensive either, cheaper than buying new aftermarket clusters.

 

[Kibby]

Used some kind of spray tint on a previous car, the more you spray the darker it gets. Used to like it but now I'd just be paranoid wether people could see me braking.

^^^
This is axactly why i took mine off. On a sunny day your lights are almost impossible to see, brakes may show but wasnt worth the risk in the end... too many audi drivers near me who drive tooooooo close to you

 

[powlzy79]

Did you keep the clear areas as they are aswell or did you do the whole light?


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Hi yes I cleared the full light m8