SkYBlue280Z Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I know about the smoked headlight covers, but I was wondering if any of you guys know if theres any smoked tail lights? I want to replace my red lights for black on my 280Z. I think it would match the black back and the chrome frame around the lights. Tell me what u guys think Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I don't know about the availability of covers but I have painted lights in the past. I painted and wet sanded a pair of honda lights for a friend to eliminate the orange. They came out killer, the trick is to put thin, even coats of paint. I have also used transparent paint from a hobby shop that is used on models to paint lights. You may want to look into something light that. Try looking for "transparent glass paint". This would be completely illegal for sure. Also keep safety in mind if this car is on the street, especially at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkYBlue280Z Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 thanks man, ill do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARiskyCvt Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 you can get smoke vinyl and put it on. wasy. I actually like it more the paint cause its not messy and easy to apply. the material is not that expensive. the only thing that cost the most is labor. just did a scion TC and charge them 150 plus material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 They make paint for this kind of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007max Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 This stuff works pretty well, and you can pick it up at pretty much any auto store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Hmmm, is that legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkYBlue280Z Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 of course it is.... Iv seen lots of cars with smoked lights like that. As long as the red shows up when the lights are on its fine, and I dont think that paint is that thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Yeah, but you have to have a red reflector still visible in the rear, which on the Z is built into the lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 there has to be a red rear reflector AND the lights (both brake and tail) must be visible from a certain distance. check your local laws for those distances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkYBlue280Z Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 yeah I get what your saying..... But im sure it will still reflect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 oh, i'm sure it will reflect, but it has to be red. that's why those white taillights are illegal. you'll see some that ARE legal and have a bright red reflector in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I just tinted my tail lights today and it took all of about 45 minutes. I cleaned the lights off really good and applied about 3 coats of the hobby store tint spray. The built in reflector still shows up when light hits it. The tails light up very well also. I highly recommend using the hobby shop spray. I will get pics up tomarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 maybe i'm just saying this because i work at a body shop but you guys seem to be making it way harder than it is. just mix up some clear and put tiny drops of straight black paint in it. and when i say tiny, i mean tiny. the slightest bit will make a bigger difference than you will notice at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 ...you guys seem to be making it way harder than it is. just mix up some clear and put tiny drops of straight black paint in it... Dude, buying a can of tint is the easiest/fastest and cleanest way to do it, unless I am missing something. A color tint might be best doing it that way, but otherwise, sell me a can of tint Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 The man can ticket you and have your car TOWED if he wants to, he could say your car is not legal for street use. It is a federal statute that requires the red reflectors. If you look around at some of the new cars with the clear tail lights you will see the red reflectors on the lower part of the bumper. Also if you are rear ended in an accident they could say it was your fault due to the darkened tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Dude, buying a can of tint is the easiest/fastest and cleanest way to do it, unless I am missing something. A color tint might be best doing it that way, but otherwise, sell me a can of tint Davy well yeah, that would actually be easiest. but, i say that because you can make it darker or lighter depending on your own desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 The man can ticket you and have your car TOWED if he wants to, he could say your car is not legal for street use. It is a federal statute that requires the red reflectors. If you look around at some of the new cars with the clear tail lights you will see the red reflectors on the lower part of the bumper. Also if you are rear ended in an accident they could say it was your fault due to the darkened tail lights. I have actually been getting kinda nervous about mine because they are BLACK. I think i'm gonna take a layer off and lighten them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 The man can ticket you and have your car TOWED if he wants to, he could say your car is not legal for street use. It is a federal statute that requires the red reflectors. If you look around at some of the new cars with the clear tail lights you will see the red reflectors on the lower part of the bumper. Also if you are rear ended in an accident they could say it was your fault due to the darkened tail lights. ....but it doesn't necessarily mean the reflectors much be integrated in the tail lights, right? I'm all for safety and I would hate to have someone rear end my parked Z because they "couldn't see it." That would suck. I have actually been getting kinda nervous about mine because they are BLACK. I think i'm gonna take a layer off and lighten them up. What about adding some stealthy reflectors in the back of the car to make up for the lack of them in the tail lights? It seems that would pacify the man in most cases. Just some thoughts... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Well I wet sanded off a layer and buffed them out and the light shines through 10x better now. You can see the reflector when headlights hit the tails so I'm not too worried about that. I am still trying to get pics up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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