Who has tinted tail lights?

**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 05:45 PM

I'm debating on tinting my tails. Anyone has them done? Please post op some pictures. Especially for those that have white cars.

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**mlauener91** · 03-11-2014 06:18 PM

**AJacksA4** · 03-11-2014 06:23 PM

Slight tint

**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by mlauener91

Looks good on white.

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**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by AJacksA4

Slight tint

Yours is a little lighter.

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**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 08:48 PM

I like them both.
Thanks guys. I've been playing with one of my tail light to see what I would like to go with in terms of the darkness of shade.

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**mccorkled** · 03-11-2014 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by mlauener91

That is what mine looked like but with black Q7 rings. I liked it a lot until I backed into a pole and had to take the tint off to replace the light... then I remembered how sexy the red lights are.

**AudiTFSI3o3** · 03-11-2014 09:20 PM

if you do decide to tint, go light like Ajacks. murdered out is retarded, especially for everyone driving behind you

**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 09:28 PM

I was messing around with mine. Here is what I got so far. This picture was taken in a dead dark area with my phone.

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**Rabbit** · 03-11-2014 09:29 PM

In for more pics. I'd like to do a really light tint, but the minute I mention anything, everyone assumes I want to black out the tails. :banghead:

**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 09:31 PM

I used this one mine to mess around it to see what it looked like.

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**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Rabbit

In for more pics. I'd like to do a really light tint, but the minute I mention anything, everyone assumes I want to black out the tails. :banghead:

I'm not really into that all blacked out or too dark taillights where no one can see when you brake:cool:

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**Rabbit** · 03-11-2014 09:35 PM

I just want to take the edge off. It sounds stupid, but it's so vibrant against the white, it clashes with almost any color accents I want to do on the wheels.

**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 09:35 PM

The reasons for trying this out is; I want to keep my tail lights reflector and as well as the clear for my reverse light.

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**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rabbit

I want to take the edge off.

Huh, what edge are you referring too?

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**B7Joe** · 03-11-2014 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by waiapasi2006

Huh, what edge are you referring too?

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He's not being literal. It's a saying. "Take the edge off" as in he feels his red tail lights are too sharp or bright and he wants to reduce the brightness a bit. ;)

**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by B7Joe

He's not being literal. It's a saying. "Take the edge off" as in he feels his red tail lights are too sharp or bright and he wants to reduce the brightness a bit. ;)

Lol. I missed the post. :beer:

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**waiapasi2006** · 03-11-2014 10:02 PM

Here is a before

And after snap shot of what I did.

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**AudiTFSI3o3** · 03-11-2014 10:36 PM

^^ nice. very subtle

**Vittorio** · 03-11-2014 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by AJacksA4

Slight tint

Best looking silver B7 I have ever seen. Love the subtle tint on the tails.

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**yeoj112689** · 03-12-2014 02:29 AM

I do not have a picture handy but I have mine tinted just about the same as the white car and my car is black. Looks very nice but just don't over do it and not have visible tail lights at night.

**Peenge** · 03-12-2014 04:14 AM

Spray-tinted since about a year. Been polished over and over to get the right tint :)

**waiapasi2006** · 03-12-2014 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by yeoj112689

I do not have a picture handy but I have mine tinted just about the same as the white car and my car is black. Looks very nice but just don't over do it and not have visible tail lights at night.

Will do. See my obove posted picture for trial and error.

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**waiapasi2006** · 03-12-2014 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by Peenge

Spray-tinted since about a year. Been polished over and over to get the right tint :)

Looks good and they held up for that long too. What type of spray paint did you use?

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**V2Rider** · 03-12-2014 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by waiapasi2006

I used this one mine to mess around it to see what it looked like.

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Iv'e used this on my GSXR, works great. Just have to go with light coats until you get the desired tint. I to am not into "blacked out" tails, just a little darker than bright red on a black car. I have yet to do this.... :)

BTW, your's turned out really good

**Peenge** · 03-12-2014 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by waiapasi2006

Looks good and they held up for that long too. What type of spray paint did you use?

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Yeah for sure they hold up! Only thing i noticed is that if you leave degreaser on them for too long, it will stain them somewhat.. just take a microfibercloth and some polish and they´ll be shining:)
The spray i used is from a swedish lowprice carparts store called "Biltema". Ill post a picture, i´m sure you can find it in the US too. We have the same one in different stores and at different prices here in sweden! They look the same but obviously with another name/sticker :)

Edit: Aparently Motip makes them originally http://www.motip.com/products/motip/...ine/backlight/ It does not look exactly the same, but they are!

**waiapasi2006** · 03-12-2014 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Peenge

Yeah for sure they hold up! Only thing i noticed is that if you leave degreaser on them for too long, it will stain them somewhat.. just take a microfibercloth and some polish and they´ll be shining:)
The spray i used is from a swedish lowprice carparts store called "Biltema". Ill post a picture, i´m sure you can find it in the US too. We have the same one in different stores and at different prices here in sweden! They look the same but obviously with another name/sticker :)

Edit: Aparently Motip makes them originally http://www.motip.com/products/motip/...ine/backlight/ It does not look exactly the same, but they are!

I really appreciate it. Thank you.
I used this for the first time and it didn't look bad at all.

I gave my right side 3 sprays and ended up like this. No clear coat added.

If I'm on the road today, I'll double check for that as well. :thumbup:

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**waiapasi2006** · 03-12-2014 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by V2Rider

Iv'e used this on my GSXR, works great. Just have to go with light coats until you get the desired tint. I to am not into "blacked out" tails, just a little darker than bright red on a black car. I have yet to do this.... :)

BTW, your's turned out really good

Thanks. First try last night. I'll see to get them done today.

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**Peenge** · 03-12-2014 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by waiapasi2006

I really appreciate it. Thank you.
I used this for the first time and it didn't look bad at all.

I gave my right side 3 sprays and ended up like this. No clear coat added.

If I'm on the road today, I'll double check for that as well. :thumbup:

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Great! What i´ve noticed is that if you want a shiny finish you have to apply thick layers, if you "dust it" the finish will be matte:)

**waiapasi2006** · 03-12-2014 06:19 AM

What I've seen and noticed about tinted tail lights, they cover the whole lens. I don't want that at all. I want the reflector and the reverse lights to stand out. I don't know if this makes sense. As the pictures above on my post, I tried to make them stand out by not painting that part. I don't know if no one noticed them.

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**Ax_rings** · 03-12-2014 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by AJacksA4

Slight tint

That's perfect! Good job thats well done!

The totally blacked out lights is just degrading to any vehicle I think. People should shoot for that ^^^

**waiapasi2006** · 03-12-2014 07:49 AM

I'll post some pictures up once I've done the process. Thanks for all the input guys. :beer:

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**T_Glass_27** · 03-12-2014 09:32 AM

I would HIGHLY suggest you wrap them instead of spraying. They look terrible if the aren't sprayed right and you only get one chance.

**Shanster** · 03-12-2014 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by B7Joe

He's not being literal. It's a saying. "Take the edge off" as in he feels his red tail lights are too sharp or bright and he wants to reduce the brightness a bit. ;)

Rabbit, anything to add to this..............

**jimrobbington** · 03-12-2014 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by T_Glass_27

I would HIGHLY suggest you wrap them instead of spraying. They look terrible if the aren't sprayed right and you only get one chance.

It can be done with spray. BUT it fades, and you have to paint it thick so it won't chip. So you have to start darker than you want it to end up like.

Fresh paint:

Few years later:

Definitely glad it faded, since I outgrew that terrible look it started with.

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**Shanster** · 03-12-2014 11:31 AM

^any pics with the taillights on and the earliest stage of the spray tint?

**jimrobbington** · 03-12-2014 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Shanster

^any pics with the taillights on and the earliest stage of the spray tint?

Not finding any good ones. ..

Brake lights were still very visible in the day time.

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**Rabbit** · 03-12-2014 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by B7Joe

He's not being literal. It's a saying. "Take the edge off" as in he feels his red tail lights are too sharp or bright and he wants to reduce the brightness a bit. ;)

Originally Posted by Shanster

Rabbit, anything to add to this..............

Ha ha, yeah. I'm a girl.