Thinking about tinting tail lights

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06-21-2007, 04:27 PM

luckydawg003

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Thinking about tinting tail lights

Well I want to tint my tail lights. Does anyone have a how to, or instructions on this? Also does anyone have pics, and what percent tint did you use. Thanks

06-21-2007, 04:54 PM

FenderParrothead

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RE: Thinking about tinting tail lights

This is a new one on me! I've seen the blackout tailights, but never true tint. At least I don't think the blackouts are true tint, are they? Is that even legal? I don't know how tint would really differ from blackouts, but I could see that being some screwy law.

Sorry, I know this doesn't help with your question in any way, but I had to state my thoughts!

06-21-2007, 05:07 PM

fairlane292

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RE: Thinking about tinting tail lights

There were some transparent (static cling vinyl type) ones I had thought about at one time. They had 50% and 75% tint I believe. I decided against it because even if it wasn't against the law and you were rear ended instead of the other person clearly being at fault, they could appeal and say that they could not see your brakes lights; afterall they are modified and no way can they be as bright as OE... since I have some custom fabwork on the deck lid, if I get rearended I don't want any 'grey area'... it's just not worth it for me. ,,,now what if the hit caused personal injury....YIKES... just not worth it man.

06-21-2007, 05:09 PM

05RedHead

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RE: Thinking about tinting tail lights

I'm pretty sure it's illegal to alter the OEM function of tail-lights in most states....and +1 on what fairlane said about getting rear-ended.

06-21-2007, 07:13 PM

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RE: Thinking about tinting tail lights

All the ones I have seen clearly state "for show use only".[

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06-21-2007, 07:22 PM

ov3r

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RE: Thinking about tinting tail lights

Yeah i would have to second it looks great for show but should not be used on the road just never know with all the idots out there on cell phones driving... course i guess that ... ummm rant sorry ...