tinting

nat_daly · 01-09-2005, 09:55 AM

hey all im thinking about tinting my rear tailights..
i have series 1 au falcon rear lights so there is an orange indicator butim assuming a clear bulb?
if i paint over these with tinting when the indicators are being used will you be able to see orange? or will i have to get orange bulbs?
also is tiniting illegal?
Cheers,
Nat D

EA2BA · 01-09-2005, 10:18 AM

Tinting is illegal, but if done very lightly you can get away with it.

The cans all say on them 'FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY'

you have been warned.

nat_daly · 01-09-2005, 10:20 AM

ok cool, so if i do it about 50% will you be able to see the orange blinkers??
EDIT: or is 50% too much

TheSneakiness · 01-09-2005, 10:27 AM

Would not even bother with tinting tail lights. Waste of time, money and resources.

Spend the money elsewhere.

EA2BA · 01-09-2005, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nat_daly

ok cool, so if i do it about 50% will you be able to see the orange blinkers??
EDIT: or is 50% too much

If you really are that determined to do it, then light coat them, and I mean light, then take some time to fully consider the effect both at day and at nighttime before coating them again, I believe it does not come off easily, and new tail lights is the only way tofix it if you stuff them right up.

Did i mention its a defect and a fine from the police.

Heeno · 01-09-2005, 10:36 AM

i don't understand, why would you want to tint you rear taillights?? wouldn't you rather people be able to see them more easilly?

EA2BA · 01-09-2005, 10:44 AM

Although illegal, on black cars a slight tint can look damn good.

nat_daly · 01-09-2005, 10:47 AM

thats the thing, my car is black, and it dosent cost much its 20 buks for a whole can.. apparently it comes off easily with metho, paint stripper, etc

**Peuty** · 01-09-2005, 12:02 PM

PM Casper, i believe he has tinted the lights of his Black AU

Mack 6 · 01-09-2005, 02:38 PM

I must admit it looks pretty flash on my girl. It's called nightshades, and yes is for "off road use only".
Give it a light sand (I used 1500), just to help it adhere. I gave 2 very light coats and it came up really good. It's designed so that even tho the lens is dark, the light is allowed to penetrate.
I still have ample light for my indicators and stop/tails. You will notice not as much projected light from your reversing lights, but it's still visible if someone else is looking.
And yes. Do be wary of cops. A small few will do you just to be buggers, but others will make a point if they have to stop you for anything else.