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YOUR RESEARCHAnybody DIY tinted tail lights?
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I then used clear over that to ensure a glossy finish.
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I've got a cracked set (just replaced) that I was going to tint also.
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�Bill�Did you replace your lights with 996 lights?
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It would be easy to switch back and forth to change the look.
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So, I put a Turbo Deck lid and spoiler on my C4S. The deck lid came with tinted 3rd brake light. The PO of the deck lid said he DIY'd all of his rear lights. I really like the look and want to do my taillights as well. I saw some videos on youtube of people doing a product called VHT nightshade. Was wondering if anyone had any experience doing it. Some of the videos left the lights more of a matte finish. The 3rd light is already a high gloss and i think it looks better that way. Any Thoughts?
Many years ago, I tinted the taillights of a vw gti (way back when I was in my 20�s). I got the paint from a �hobby shop� that sold paints for model cars, etc. Do stores like this still exist?? Maybe look on Amazon? It wasn�t difficult to do.
I did it on my black CLS550 years ago using that stuff. I then used clear over that to ensure a glossy finish. It looked great for years, and still looked great years later when I sold it. Now I have a cracked tail light on my 99' cab and it's letting moisture into the interior of the taillight housing. So, I'm thinking I'm going to try a lightly tinted film this time instead of the spray as a last resort to replacement. Anyway, spray tint followed by clear will get you a glossy end result.
i would go with tint like this so you can remove it, easier to apply also
https://www.amazon.com/VViViD-Headlight-Taillight-Air-Release-1-49ft/dp/B01GQRQ996/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=light+tint&qid=1551401643&s=gateway&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/VViViD-Headlight-Taillight-Air-Release-1-49ft/dp/B01GQRQ996/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=light+tint&qid=1551401643&s=gateway&sr=8-5
let's assume you are just not familiar with the products, my response would be the brake lights illuminate just fine and some car manufacturers actually do it from the factory.
or your just a putz who needs to find another thread to **** on.
Well i did the VHT spray on. Looks good from far but far from good. I am.......eh......with the results.
with that being said i went ahead and ordered LED smoke tail lights from design911. $900 shipped. Is what it is.
Back in the 80s a friend of mine had taillight covers on his car (as did I) and he got rear ended.
He ended up getting a ticket for “not having visible tail lights” and his insurance covered the car in back.
Then the insurance dropped him for ”failing to safely maintain vehicle.”
I removed mine after that and have never had any of my taillights tinted, even though I like the look.
Tinted from factory, sure.
Aftermarket tinting could cause you the same, especially if you live in a small town with hyperactive police.
As much as a small part of me likes the look. I agree it looks to 80's and again the up close looks like something a honda boy would be ok with. Not me. Last night after i did it I went ahead and ordered The LED conversions taillights from Design911. Figure i will be much happier with that and it gives it a 997 rear look. Not that i don't like the 996. But my intent was to change it up a little and i went back a generation instead of forward. I'm sure i will be happy with the LED's.
Yeah, I talked to the owner of the car below. He has owned his Design911 lights for i think 3 or 4 years and had no LED issues. He says he still look great. I ordered the slightly smoked versions as i figured it would blend well with the grey car
Will do! Just be glad you have a NB. You can get those for under $400 shipped. The ones for my C4S are $910 shipped. Sometimes having a WB is not a good thing.
�Bill�Did you replace your lights with 996 lights? I saw a vid where a guy just plugged in the led�s from a 997. Mine are cracked and are on the to do list.
TC
IMO, there's a difference between styling(nice wheels, aero kits, etc) and pimping(changing the look of the car with "bling" to attract attention). Probably a thin line for most. I think the wheels look great, but the tinted lights make it seem "questionably legal" and will attract attention.
Yes.
I originally got a smoking deal on some new DEPO LEDs but the seller never wrapped them and they arrived destroyed...Got my money back
Then a member sold me some pristine take offs from his 99. I really like the amber vs clear on my black .2.
