Tinted Head and Fog Lights

Post by **slickroger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:58 pm

Hey Everyone I just got the art of tinting down practice does make perfect.And tinting is not as easy as it looks!

I Tinted my Fogs and Headlights today probably going to do the tail lights tonight

Just the Fogs

One Corner and Fogs

One Side and Fogs

Completed

Driveway shot

what do you think?

Post by **fueler** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:13 pm

wow looks hard.... in my opinion the chrome grill stands out just a bit too much, like the car is all blacked out with a big chrome grill thats chrysler 300 status.... i would go with a darker grill but thats just my opinion, looks great regardless

Post by **slickroger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:34 pm

a Brush gaurd should fix that up nicely

Post by **Buzzman** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:37 pm

I like the silver trim you did on the black inserts next to the fogs.I may just copy that. I also have to agree with Fueler on the grille. Having tinted the lamps makes it stand out more.All in all though, a nice job. Keep us posted.

Post by **99QX4** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:40 pm

Tinting [head/tail/fog] lights looks great on a black car, great job.

Post by **slickroger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:47 pm

hey 99QX4 i was in NY 2 weekends ago but didnt have the cash for the Dual Exhaust but ill be commin your way when the money starts flowin again.

and Buzzman feel free to copy thats y its posted.

When im on the road ill know whos reading forums or not

Post by **99QX4** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:49 pm

slickroger wrote:hey 99QX4 i was in NY 2 weekends ago but didnt have the cash for the Dual Exhaust but ill be commin your way when the money starts flowin again.

Ohh snap! LOL that's right i forgot you were comin down here! Side note (not trying to thread jack) how'd you enjoy your stay?!

Post by **slickroger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:28 pm

its my thread so we can jack it

It was great im actually going to schenectady(Albany) this weekend aswell little cousins 16th birthday party. so much family in NY its hard to stay out of there. probably just going for 2 days like usual.

Post by **Adnan** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:41 pm

looks great roger

i actually like the black and chrome finish...looks quite upscale

Post by **Dire91** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:44 pm

Looks great, I always was into blacked out trucks and suv's for some reason.

Post by **Qxxx4** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:09 pm

i love it. i may do taht on my q! u should do it to ur taillights like mine

Post by **slickroger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:24 pm

Tried the Taillights just now and well it didnt go so well.

the light is one big curve which made it very difficult.

probably try again later i was gonna put 35% but i think ill stick with the 20% i got on the front.

Post by **Ubel Feuer** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:43 am

Looks pretty good.

You mentioned dual exhaust; is it true dual or just split from the muffler, because I can't find a dual system.

Post by **99QX4** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:41 am

slickroger wrote:its my thread so we can jack it

LOL but still, i didn't want to throw everything off course But let me know when your planing to be in the area you have my e-mail?

Post by **naladude911** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:13 pm

upgrade to HID so you can see at night lol

Post by **fueler** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:18 pm

headlights are so overrated anyways

Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:13 pm

sick!

Post by **slickroger** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:26 pm

Do you have HIDs you can recommend

do i need a specific housing for HIDs or does the temperature have something to do about that?

What do you think about ebay HIDs

i like my money in my pocket

Post by **JHC828** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:50 pm

The tint looks great.+1 on blacking out the grille!

I've bought 3 HID kits (for different cars) off ebay now with great results. All have been installed in the factory/aftermarket (black, ebay) housings without any problems. If you have the spare change, go for it! You WON'T regret it! It's an amazing difference.

Post by **bmlawless** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:21 am

Save yourself a LOT of trouble on tinting the tails by using VHT Nite-shades. It is a spray on tint. You can get it on eBay.http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0...cat=0

Post by **slickroger** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:09 am

have you used the spray tint before was it easy.

What do you guys think about thaking those pieces beside the fogs out and putting a black set in again i have an extra unpainted set ill take a picture to contrast.

Post by **bmlawless** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:50 am

slickroger wrote:have you used the spray tint before was it easy.

I've never used it personally, but it is very popular on a Chevy truck forum I visit. It looks like most people remove the lights and use 2-3 light coats of the tint followed by several coats of clear coat to add shine. Some guys go up to 5-6 coats of tint and the lights literally look black.

For $10, buy a can and a crappy tail light from a junk yard and give it a shot.

Post by **naladude911** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:16 am

I used this. Best price, quality, and whateverhttp://www.hid-extreme.comfast shipping

Post by **bmlawless** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:47 pm

naladude911 wrote:I used this. Best price, quality, and whateverhttp://www.hid-extreme.comfast shipping

The link didn't work with the 'dash'. Here's a new link: http://hidextreme.com/

Post by **slickroger** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:37 pm

what fog pieces look better

1.2.

Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:37 pm

I vote black out the fog pieces. Go for the all black look. Black rims and trim next!

Post by **fueler** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:23 pm

hey slickrog is your stock grill under that chrome one?

Post by **slickroger** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:52 pm

yes it is you can see it cant you?

i painted it black so the naked eye cant see it but i cant beat the camera

Post by **JHC828** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:03 pm

Niteshades is what I used on my pathfinder and every other car that I've tinted the tails on. Comes out great every time, just take ur time and don't get runs in it.

+1 on the black inserts

Edit: Pic of Niteshades.

Post by **naladude911** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:09 am

but if you tint your lights, isnt it harder to be seen at night?

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