Molal24 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I think I'm going to flip my tint around. By that I mean tint the reverses and leave the rest stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEXN LegacyGT Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 A SURE WAY to keep the film on!!!. ***I will elaborate on anything if there are questions*** Went to Home Depot and got the film and squeegy kit early this week. Today, I spent 5hrs trying to apply the film in a sure way that doesnt come off. After using almost the entire roll I got something solid. What I did was thought about how I wrap presents. I cut a large enough piece of film so that when I fold the film around the edges of the tail light, that the end of the film almost touches from all four ways. (Here is where tape actually becomes your last step. Tape use should be minimal for each light. No more than a few strips. *Gorilla tape ftw*) With the piece of film cut I took 'the solution' and sprayed it on the light and did the typical squeegying and edging. Making sure to lube the film as a smooth it. Now all of the extra film that is on the back side of the light, pull and stretch it very very taut, then punch in down over the bolts that mount the tail light to the frame. Also use the grey prongs that hold the sponge gasket. To make sure there are no folds or bumps along the visible edge of the lights, you overlap the film as if you do around the edges of presents when you wrap them. (Make sure you trim the excess or it will be a impossible to get the tail light mounted again with all the excess around the bolts. You will have to re-punch some areas of the film as you keep smoothing out the surface of the light and stretching the film. YOU MUST USE SOME MUSCLE TO GET IT AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE. Use tape to secure some edges of the film behind the light. I honestly didnt have to use any tape. I did for extra strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Tinted taillights and headlights look great, but with tinted rears there's a decent chance of getting pulled over, and with tinted headlights you are absolutely guaranteed to get a ticket. Every single person I've known that tinted their headlights in the last 4 years was pulled over and sited within a couple months. Tails lights are hit and miss on actually getting sited for. Most people get a warning to have it removed. (like me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Can't speak for other states, but I looked up OH laws when I tinted mine. Law is, as long as the light is viewable from 300 feet, it's legal. I tinted mine almost black but have yet to hear anything from the 5-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devobuzz Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 My worry is that if I get re-ended, the guy who hit me will say I have tinted tails and I'll be the one at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kupkake Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 ...Shouldn't apply. If you can see the tail lights light up easily. Won't be and issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06gtleg Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 hey you guys should try and tint the stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project Blackout Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 me and my friend tinted my tails, hardest part is getting as close as possible to the edges...we used the same type of film (Home Depot) but we got the "black" rather than the "smoke". I figured it would help set off the OBP, and it still lights up perfectly with the lights, blinkers, reverse lights, etc...we didn't buy the application kit, just used a spray bottle, and credit card...Also, i got my vanity plate Before: http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/bwcbizzy22/PICT0426.jpg Comparison: http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/bwcbizzy22/oneblack.jpg Finished and De-badged: http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/bwcbizzy22/twoblack.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 me and my friend tinted my tails, hardest part is getting as close as possible to the edges...we used the same type of film (Home Depot) but we got the "black" rather than the "smoke". I figured it would help set off the OBP, and it still lights up perfectly with the lights, blinkers, reverse lights, etc...we didn't buy the application kit, just used a spray bottle, and credit card...Also, i got my vanity plate ] Can you take a shot with the brake light and turn signal on? I'd be interested to see how they look illuminated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeGT Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 whoa project blackout. those are DARK!!! :eek: i'd also like to see the illuminating lights... and since u live in MA, post if you get any problems with the cops. (maybe i couldve gotten away with darker tail tints, but mine are Lamin-X gunsmoke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project Blackout Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 ask and ye shall receive...no problems with the cops so far as you can see they light up well through the black... lights on, no brakes, reverse lights... http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/bwcbizzy22/rearlight1.jpg reverse lights on, brakes on... http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/bwcbizzy22/rearlight2.jpg brakes on, no reverse, blinkers on... http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/bwcbizzy22/rearlight3.jpg not too too dark...let me know what you think!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeGT Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 i think your license plate is confused. it should be BLAACK =P but overall nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjk77 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 wow. too dark for my tastes but looks good. we'll have to see it in person sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzxtreme Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Whoa good job project blackout but i prefer a different set up for my tails. http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv91/RafalCzy89/SDC10816.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv91/RafalCzy89/SDC10817.jpg Here is a shot taken from a distance... dont mind me with my cheesy smile. http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv91/RafalCzy89/normal_MattGathering-120.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisco Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 fzxtreme, Thats the look I want. Is that smoked tint, or black? Also, did you use xacto knife to cut out the reverse lights after you smoothed out the tint. Looks gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeirc16 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 ruroni_x... how did you get your edges to stick without it coming off. i tried it today with the same film and it didnt stick at all. also i didnt buy the solution is that necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 i dunno I never had a problem with the edges on mine, the only was with the cops..... Other members have wrapped the film around the edges with success . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 ruroni_x... how did you get your edges to stick without it coming off. i tried it today with the same film and it didnt stick at all. also i didnt buy the solution is that necessary? The key is to trim the tint slightly before the edge where the lens is still flat. If the tint reaches the part of the lens edge that is curved it will peel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEXN LegacyGT Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Wrap* Wrapped tails still goin strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Never tried wrapping, never removed my tails to tint them. Guess either wrap and secure or tint to the edge, just not past.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06gtleg Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 never thought about to the edge. i have tried and failed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock_Sucks Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Has anyone tried opening the housings and tinting from the inside?? The cops around me have never seen another LGT so I can say its factory, and if they cant see an edge to grab.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLancaster Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Gotta love Ghetto mods... Garage door seal lip X Gutter guard homemade grill X Low budjet Window tint tail lights X Lets save our $$$ for more important stuff we cant make ourselves. I want to see the homemade girll...im curious on what it looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 i tried it twice and the tint came off within a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 you are doing it wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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