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Old 03-06-16, 03:56 PM
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Default Tinted head lights/tail lights

I'm looking into getting my head lights, tail lights, and DRL's tinted. I got a quote for $180 for all. I'm not sure if thats a fair price I haven't really gone anywhere else to check. For those who got yours done how much did it cost? Also has anyone tried using plasti-dip on them instead?
Old 03-06-16, 06:05 PM
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Rustolium makes the best tint spray. I don't like tinting taillights because the they ook like they are not on at night. very dim... and another reason for a cop to pull you over.
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Also look at youtube videos on it. It's pretty easy.
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I wouldnt tint the front lights or the tailights!! it reduces the light output and its hard to see during the day!

and say your tailights are tinted and your car gets rear ended, it can backfire on you.

its a cool look though, but its your call, dont forget to post pictures though
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Originally Posted by EJ255t

its a cool look though, but its your call, dont forget to post pictures though
i'm gonna have to disagree. i think it looks very ugly and rice
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Alright, before you go ahead and tint / paint the outer headlight I'm going to make one suggestion.
Paint your housing. Sure, it means opening up the headlight. Sure, there's also a risk of having condensation IF you don't do it correctly.
But then you don't have to worry about lowering your visability (by tinting or by painting the outer light)
Safety first kids.
These are my lights now.


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