Metrorestyling lens films are designed to bond to your lights with optically clear nonpermanent adhesive giving your vehicle an aggressive look while not significantly changing the output color of your lights. Cut your tint film to fit the size and shape of your tail lights. Aug 29, 2011 hey guys i am new to the forum but veteran to tinting lights, i would like to post some vht pictures but there not sierras or silverados but these are all tinting with vht nightshade so it fits suit. Tinting your tail lights with a tinting spray requires a steady hand and your undivided attention. Is it legal or illegal to do this in the state of new york. This is a video on how i blacked out my tail lights, tinted them with rustoleum lens tint. With plenty of options and colors to choose from, im sure we can help find the look that youre going for head lights and fog lights. Jul 07, 2017 this week i show you how to tint your tail lights with night shade. Tail light film is also durable and protects your tail lights from cracking. Multiple beam road lighting equipment arrangement 4. Tinting tail lights, the right way pics tacoma world. Not only will protect your headlights, fog lights and tail lights, it will also give your vehicle that unique look and style that you wont find anywhere else. Once dry the final affect is really cool and looks great. As true car enthusiasts, we know how important it is for you to have the kind of taillights that gets the most out of your nissan hardbody.
Vht niteshades is is a translucent lens coating for creating custom styling. Creates a black out appearance on tail lights, side markers and turn indicators. Spray a light, even layer all over both tail lights, making sure both lights achieve the same color. But i got the nightshade off, and all the cracks were still there. Im not sure if it is called smoked or tinted but the lense is black when the lights arent on but when the lights are on they are clear.
Tail light tint kits are available in precut dark smoke, light smoke or red out tint kits for your cars tail lights. The back view is an important sight for car lovers. I wound up buying a new set of taillights with the intention of doing it right the second time. Is there a way to just use the nightshade but still buff it to get a shine. Do not exceed more than 3 coats or light may not show through. Vht sp999 translucent black nite shades is a transparent black tail light lens coating for creating custom european styling. I guarantee that if you do so, youll earn the wrath of quite a few academy instructors who will come up with all kind of fast and the furiouswannabe comments about you. The georgia law regarding tail lights and brake lights pasted in full below states with no mention of dot. For tail light tinting we use a high quality transparent vinyl that is available in a selection of colours. I have nightshades on my tail lights and i was wondering if there was anyway to get it off without ruining the. For anyone asking or about to, i would agree that if your lights are blacked out or too dark and just barely visible, youre asking to get hit.
Taillight tinting can also cut down on the christmas tree effect of modern high intensity led lights, which can create overly bright, garish. Put the tail lights back on and break out the rubbing compound to remove any final imperfections and bring out a nice shine. Chrysler tail lights car accessories truck accessories. My advice to you is to not show up at the academy andor your prospective agency driving a ricer and looking like a street racer, especially if youre thinking about getting hired at the wsp. How can i remove vht nightshades off of my tail lights. Smoked headlights and taillights are within your reach, call us today for a price quote. Howto tint your taillights with nightshades youtube. Smoketinted car and truck tail lights, smoketinted car and truck led lights. We do this project on my newest vehicle a 2001 ford sport trac. How to properly remove vht nightshades in an effort to fight misinformation around the web regarding how to remove vht nightshades, i made this guide as a resource for those who want to do it right. Film is removable, and you could get an even, lighter tint. Not to be discouraging, just being realisticits really easy to do. After putting on the nightshade and cleat coats, i noticed a bunch of little cracks. Unfortunately there still arent any redclear tail lights that are madesold for this body style.
Washington state law on tail light tint police forums. Headlight and taillight tinting, what not to do exotic vehicle wraps. Save on vht paint nite shades, black 10 oz, aerosol sp999 at advance auto parts. Nengun performance has supplied over 100,000 parts direct from.
Dont forget to click that like button and subscribe for more. So, i decided my car would look a lot sharper if i tinted the tail lights. Sun cap provides tinting and paint protection from lamborghinis to mini pickups and has many repeat and referred customers who expect the finest workmanship money can buy. Ill try to take a couple of pics tomorrow when it is light outside. Just like a spray gun without the hassles of spray gun clean up. This method works really well for small turn signal and marker lights that have multiple grooves or small raised surfaces. Tinting tail lights, the right way pics discussion in lighting started by thexbusxdriver, apr 1, 2010. It is customizable and comes in an array of different color styles. Buy direct from japan, 100% genuine parts shipped worldwide. So, whether you have a sporty brz, a forested wagon, a ruined wrx or an impreza sedan you know that, come hell or high water, your subie will make it out alive. Ideal for use on tail lights, fog lights and turn indicators. If you look at an r32 golf or vy ss commodore or any other car with factory tinted tail lights youll find that only the.
If final colour appearance and colour matches are critical, paint should be tested on the actual surface before full application. What you need to know from the adrs quite frequently we have customers ask us whether or not aftermarket or tinted tail lights comply with the australian design rules. I have nightshades on my tail lights and i was wondering if there was anyway to get it off without ruining the taillights. Tail light lens spray dye repair faded lights amber. Supplies tools to remove tail light, vht nightshades black tint, valspar or any other reliable brand clear coat, 800 grit sandpaper, grit sand paper, 1200 grit sandpaper, a bucket of water, and a lot of patients. May 20, 2007 are headlight and tail light tints illegal in new york. Details about 12x72 gloss light black smoke headlight taillight fog light tint film vinyl. Today we tint the mazdaspeed 3 tail lights red, a long with one shade of black tint to give it a mean look. No one wants to see a standard chrysler tail light set up, especially now that custom chrysler tail lights are easy to order and install. Tail light lens spray dye, gloss finish and can be sprayed on to desired darkness the more coats you apply.
Tail light tinting any tint window tinting 3m window tint. Tail light film is durable and protects your tail lights from cracking, and comes in an array of different color styles. Light covers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. A highgrade paint is actually sprayed on to your tail light. Or, for a more permanent finish and for lights we cant use film on, we have our smoke paint option. When applied to tail lights, fog lights or turn indicators, vht niteshades appears black until they are lit, when the natural red color. A quick run through of how i tinted my scion tc taillights using vht nightshade. A motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer and pole trailer and any other vehicle that is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles shall be equipped with at least one tail lamp mounted on the rear.
Vht nightshade is a very misleading product as it shows on the can a beautifully darkened taillight fixture on the can. How to smoke your tail lights using vht nightshade youtube. Autolightpros offers a world class selection of nissan hardbody taillights that will match the performance, style and durability of the nissan brand itself. Suncap can custom tint your tail lights and headlights for that murdered out look. Led light 12 by 48 inches self adhesive shiny chameleon headlights tail lights fog lights films,film sheet sticker,tint vinyl film 12 x 48 bright light blue 3. A guy i know owns this s15 silvia, and hasnt seemed to get defected for his taillights yet. Ive been wanting to do something with my stock 06 tail lights for years. Buy precut vinyl tint cover with white light cutout for 202016 ford fusion taillights 20% dark smoke. When applied to tail lights, fog lights or turn indicators, vht niteshades appears black until they are lit, then the natural red color appears. Once applied to a plastic lens, vht niteshades cannot be satisfactorily removed. Some shops use a spray on transparent paint to perform tail light tinting. Oct 27, 2009 how can i remove vht nightshades off of my tail lights. Let help you make a huge upgrade to your custom chrysler with a set of impressive rear lights. Chrysler tail lights car accessories truck accessories air.
Now you can do your tail lights and restore luster to your headlights ill add this to the write up. If you look at an r32 golf or vy ss commodore or any other car with factory tinted tail lights youll find that only the bezel is tinted. You can use this vinyl film for any headlights, fog lights, sidemarker lights or even top part of the windshield, etc. Heat them up a little with a hair dryer and work a plastic scraper between the shade and the tail light. Dark smoke tail light tint film kits are designed to change the color of your tail lights to a dark smoke shade, but not change the output color of your tail lights. Once the first layer of tint is dry, you can apply a second layer of tint. Tail light lens spray dye repair faded lights amber red. I stumbled across a site that was selling stock tails, professionally tinted. Tinting your cars taillights using vht nightshades youtube. The guide to legal car modifications in vermont by valerie johnston on april 27, 2016 schedule brake pad replacement. I began wet sanding the paint and nightshade off, thinking that the nightshade didnt stick well causing a cracked look. Are headlight and tail light tints illegal in new york. The valenti jewel tail lamp features a unique jewellike design with high visibility led lighting.
Let help you make a huge upgrade to your custom chrysler with a. The tail lights were cleaned and wiped down with oil. Welcome to the north american subaru impreza owners club. In this video i go through the process of smoking my tail lights and i show the results after. Duplicolor nightshades aerosol paint black, 283g supercheap. Tint cover can be made from a variety of materials, such as plastic, metal or polycarbonate. How to tint your tail lights using vht nite shades. First mod of the new car using vht niteshade to tint the rear lights used 3 coats of vht and 3 coats of clear coat equipment. Tone down the plastic reflector whites, oranges and reds that are throwing off your vehicles color palette and ruining your style. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with a colored transparent or translucent substance or material installed, affixed or applied on or in front of the head lamps, the auxiliary driving lamp or the auxiliary passing lamp or combinations of the head lamps, driving lamp or passing lamp that would obstruct, reduce or interfere. Are smoked brake lights legal in ga, you be the judge. They come in a universal size measuring 24 inches wide by lengths up to 120 inches.
Subaru had built a reputation for manufacturing dependable, affordable and attractive for wheel drive cars. You can check your states tint laws at to determine if it is legal to tint tail lights in your area. These highquality kits are designed to ensure protection from stones and give a factory installed appearance that will last up to 7 years. There is an heated debate over whether in the state of georgia tinted braketail lights are illegal. Remove lights, taking out all the screws, light bulbs and wires before detachment.
Christine kilgers nightshades are oneofakind victorian lampshades with handbeaded shades on period lighting fixtures and are designed and created with rare antique fabrics, appliques and embellishments circa 18601930. The amber marker light will still be there but blacked out, along with the main lense of the headlight. Vht niteshades is a transparent black tail light lens coating for creating a custom european styling. Remove the layer that reveals the sticky side of tint and place the film over your light. Apr 29, 2017 this is a quick diy video showing how easy it is to tint your taillights the right way by removing and prepping them properly. Tint film is the most accurate type of tint to apply to your tail lights and gives your tail lights a seamless finish. For many people, their car is more than just a means of transportation. I would like to apply a tinted film, either smoke or a yellow color, to my head lights and tail lights. I misused emit when i asked my question about the tail lights. Tinted tail lights are becoming increasingly popular as they are a fun and easy way of. So from the back of your ride you notice it seems kind of dull.
Leave this first layer of tint to dry for 20 to 30 minutes. Aftermarket lamps must have dot stamped on the lens if used on the roadways. Vinyl tints are the most longlasting tints and are easy to clean. When applied to tail lights, fog lights, or turn indicators, vht nite shades appears black until they are lit, then the natural red color appears. They snap on and off with ease if you ever want to remove them.