tinting reflectors

[pontiacgt05]

So ive been thinking about tinting my bottom reverse lights, and my fog lights. Then i thought about maybe tinting my reflector too. How "illegal" would this be and would it cause any problems? Or is there any way to make my stock headlights have a black housing? These might be dumb questions but Im new to this stuff.

[germaphobicmonk]

Originally Posted by pontiacgt05

So ive been thinking about tinting my bottom reverse lights, and my fog lights. Then i thought about maybe tinting my reflector too. How "illegal" would this be and would it cause any problems? Or is there any way to make my stock headlights have a black housing? These might be dumb questions but Im new to this stuff.

I had all of them tinted and I never got pulled over for it. However, I live in KY, so basically anything goes. Might want to check your local traffic laws. Not sure how anal the cops are in VA.

About the headlights, I am sure there is some mod you can do (such as sticking the headlight in the over, melting the glue, and switching out the housing) but it's a PITA. Best choice is to find someone with these. I happen to have some for sale, if you're interested. Just send me a message.

[pontiacgt05]

I dont have the money for them now. hence wanting to DIY it haha but your reflectors dont seem tinted? are those the ones your referring to?

[Shade2012]

TrueGreen tinted his reflectors on his pair of headlights hes modifying, I dont think that you would have a problem with it, but you might not want to tint it that dark, or if you do, get a brighter bulb.

[germaphobicmonk]

Originally Posted by pontiacgt05

I dont have the money for them now. hence wanting to DIY it haha but your reflectors dont seem tinted? are those the ones your referring to?

No. I had both, swapped them out for these.

[TruGreenGAGT]

check my thread on hereModding my 1.2 Gen projectors
on GAOC Modding my 1.2 gen clear corner projectors
also have pics on my Cardomain

in most cases as long as the tint is light enough that the reflector is seen when a light source shines onto it, you "should" be fine, but like stated before check your local laws first to make sure

[cutlsp]

In texas your not suppose to tint your lights at all. I would assume any state with a state inspection would be the same way.

[pontiacgt05]

okay i think what ill do is get a peice of glass, tint it, then hold it up and see how much light gets through

[TruGreenGAGT]

if you do a few light coats of tint so the lense look dark amber should be fine an look pretty sweet.
also are you tinting the tails? or any other light?

[pontiacgt05]

I might tint the tails in the future but this is the first time tinting anything im just going to do smaller things first. Plus I think the laws here are pretty tough on that stuff

[adam139]

anyone have pictures of tinting the stock yellow reflectors?

[pontiacgt05]

^this that would help a ton! Im sure theres someone whose done it

[germaphobicmonk]

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/VA/ - Maybe this will help?

[pontiacgt05]

It only says things about window tint. Is it the same numbers for lights? I would think theyd be a little different

[TruGreenGAGT]

heres a test I just thought of... may or may not work

get some thick plastic wrap (the kind they use to wrap stuff on pallets with)
wrap it over your head lights, getting it as smooth as possible. then spray the tint and see how you like it, if not you just pull the plastic wrap off. and bam back to stock lights

[pontiacgt05]

yea thats a good idea. Saran wrap FTW! I might just put some over my reflector and see how that works

[TruGreenGAGT]

found this on cardomain for ya, not sure what was used but the whole headlights appear to have slight tint on them

for more pics heres the link for the page

[street_fire]

I never heard of GTS carbon fiber covers. I didn`t think GTS made them like that

[TruGreenGAGT]

ahh in this case reading>me. I looked at the pics only. but ya the CF covers are actually clear covers with a mesh like pattern printed on them.

[pontiacgt05]

found this on cardomain for ya, not sure what was used but the whole headlights appear to have slight tint on them

Those look really nice on the silver car, but i dont know how good theyd look on red. I dont think i want to tint the entire headlight either, just the reflector.