Tinting Headlights / Tail Lights?

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Anyone planning on tinting it? I plan on trying to tint the headlights myself. The tail lights seems more difficult to do.

Also may try using a high reflective black vinyl to wrap the front/back ponies, giving it a glow when driving during the night.
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Some people in the VW GTI scene would use Lamin-X brand film to tint them. They look good if that’s the look you’re going for and completely and easily reversable. Just don’t know if they plan on making any film that fits this car.
 

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Why would you want to tint the headlights/tail lights. It makes the car look like it is being driven by a 16 year old boy racer and more importantly it reduces light output which can create a significant safety hazard.
 
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Why would you want to tint the headlights/tail lights. It makes the car look like it is being driven by a 16 year old boy racer and more importantly it reduces light output which can create a significant safety hazard.
To personalize the pony. Its not for everyone. No different than changing wheels, tinting windows, adding pinstripes.

Not all tinting means complete blackout. Some may be to add color or just some 'character'.

The safety comment is a valid point but please refrain from negative condescending comments. You don't see me going to threads talking about pinstripes and saying "Its so tacky, are you guys trying to compensate for small ..." If it's not your cup of tea, just move along.

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An interesting concept. I had no idea this was a thing. Shows what I know.
 
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To personalize the pony. Its not for everyone. No different than changing wheels, tinting windows, adding pinstripes.

Not all tinting means complete blackout. Some may be to add color or just some 'character'.

The safety comment is a valid point but please refrain from negative condescending comments. You don't see me going to threads talking about pinstripes and saying "Its so tacky, are you guys trying to compensate for small ..." If it's not your cup of tea, just move along.

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Agree. No need to condescend. I don't get headlight tinting at all but then there are a lot of things I don't get. As long as it is safe and legal, have at it!. I do think those taillights look pretty nice.
 

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I'd be leery of doing that. If you're involved in a collision, a good lawyer would certainly work the angle of reduced visibility.
 

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Anyone planning on tinting it? I plan on trying to tint the headlights myself. The tail lights seems more difficult to do.

Also may try using a high reflective black vinyl to wrap the front/back ponies, giving it a glow when driving during the night.
I hate to put a damper on your plans, but:

"The California Vehicle Code specifically requires headlights to be clear and exhibit white light or amber, in the case of turn signals." "Any other color of headlight is illegal in California.Aug 11, 2020
 

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I hate to put a damper on your plans, but:

"The California Vehicle Code specifically requires headlights to be clear and exhibit white light or amber, in the case of turn signals." "Any other color of headlight is illegal in California.Aug 11, 2020
California also requires front license plates, yet a boatload of people don’t have them snd more than few here were not planning on having them. More does the CHP routinely write tickets for a lack of fronts license plates unless you annoy them or they want to look at the car.
 

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I had Expel put on the headlights, looks great and protects from stone chips.
 

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I used a VHT product on my Fusion’s tail lights. Then I got busted and had to buy $1200 worth of new tail lights. FWIW, the tail lights looked tough until I had to ”remove” the tint.
 

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Looks Great!!! Where did you get the black vinyl between tail lights ?
Who cut out the shape of the pony ?
 

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Looks Great!!! Where did you get the black vinyl between tail lights ?
Who cut out the shape of the pony ?
Not my car found pictures on web, believe some shop in Washington
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