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Headlight Tinting?

Postby GearheadZ71 [OP] » Jul 21 2011, 10:17pm

Hey guys im new to the site considering i just picked up my 2009 silverado,victory red, 26k miles, crew cab.
i already tinted the windows and painted the emblems but im looking to tint the head lights and tail lights but im not sure which way i should go. If anyone can help me out as far as getting head light covers or actually tinting the lenses. not sure where to get it either?
Anyone out there can help me?
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby aksierra11 » Jul 21 2011, 10:39pm

VHT Night Shades spray paint. Not sure you would want to tint the headlights though, going to kill the light output
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby ed-3000 » Jul 21 2011, 10:46pm

I did mine with VHT nightshades. I put about 3 very light coats and then a couple of clear. I din't notice any less light output, maybe a little, but since im going to get HIDs its alright.
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby aksierra11 » Jul 21 2011, 10:55pm

That turned out really nice.. I have HID's.. maybe I will have to look into doing a light coat on mine when I tint the fiances tail lights on her car.
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby MSHOUP88 » Jul 21 2011, 11:15pm

You guys got it made, In SHITCAGO i would be pulled over for that. We just started to allow tinted windows. My brother in law got a ticket for having tinted windows, Father in law got a ticket for tinted third light on his truck.
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby ehester88 » Jul 21 2011, 11:59pm

I would'nt paint them unless you absolutely have to. There is tinted film called lamin-x it is very similar to window tint and can be layed over any accessory by a shop that offers this service. Call around your area and ask if anyone knows a place that does "accessory tinting" ie tail lights head lights, emblems. I had mine done at a Ricer/Race shop near my town, i had them do the tail lights, front turn signals, front chevy emblem and thrird brake light for $125. If the guy doing the tint work is talented it comes out flawless and looks better than VHT nightshade any day of the week IMO and you can peel it right off whenever you want :D
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby ehester88 » Jul 22 2011, 1:10am

Here is what it looks like.
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby GearheadZ71 [OP] » Jul 22 2011, 1:55am

WOW that looks amazing im gonna have to look into the Lamin-X, but everyone thanks for the help, I had a 02 Envoy that was all tinted out, i ended up buying some spray tint that was really good and came off really easy with some laquer thinner but i lost the can and the shop is no longer open since i checked today. Thanks everyone for posting back.
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Headlight Tinting?

Postby olliepop2500 » Jul 22 2011, 2:46am

Ed-3000 your head lights look awesome. Just and idea to add alittle I would do the corners darker so u cant see the orange just an idea.
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Re: Headlight Tinting?

Postby mramirez23 » Jul 22 2011, 3:01am

Here in California they'll pull you over and give you a "fix-it" ticket as soon as you spray your head lights or tails.
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