Tinting Headlights - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ipothas · 10-09-2012, 11:59 AM

Hola, and sorry if this thread is in the wrong place.

I've seen everyone blacking out the chrome in their headlights, but I was curious about tinting them.

Anyone have any info on how or what to use? Just regular window tint? I've searched around quite a bit and can't seem to find a concrete answer.

I was looking for this sort of effect.

And last but not least...which % of tint would be the darkest without affecting light output?

Thanks!:happy0180:

enjoi23 · 10-09-2012, 04:38 PM

Lol I'm pretty sure any tint would affect light output

ipothas · 10-09-2012, 04:54 PM

Thanks for the 'info'. Perhaps I should have worded that differently... What is the darkest tint you could go without having to upgrade from stock headlights

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Jlturner · 10-09-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipothas

Thanks for the 'info'. Perhaps I should have worded that differently... What is the darkest tint you could go without having to upgrade from stock headlights

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I wouldn't tint your headlights, any amount of tint is going to impact the light output. If you want the blacked out look, you should paint the inside of the housing.

Bluebatmobile · 10-09-2012, 07:28 PM

I have two levels of tint for the headlights

. Working on Lids as well

.

B@t™

2pt5RS · 10-09-2012, 08:06 PM

I tinted my headlights as well.

www.lamin-x.com is who I used. They have many different colors and it BARELY affects the output.

http://www.lamin-x.com/Subaru-BRZ-13...ers-p/s026.htm

ERZperformance · 10-09-2012, 08:12 PM

I don;t think you want to tint your head light unless you not plan on driving your car at night because you will loose a lot of visorbility from the headlight.

TIE Pilot · 10-09-2012, 08:42 PM

There's precuts for sales if you want. For example modbargains dot com
(no affiliation)

ipothas · 10-09-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2pt5RS

I tinted my headlights as well.

www.lamin-x.com is who I used. They have many different colors and it BARELY affects the output.

http://www.lamin-x.com/Subaru-BRZ-13...ers-p/s026.htm

This looks great. Definitely the look I was going for. What % is that and how much does it affect your light output? I'm running stock headlights, no HID's or anything.

I was thinking rather than over 50 bucks on precut covers I could buy some vinyl film from an auto parts store and go to town on the lights with a hairdryer and squeegee.

ipothas · 10-09-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERZperformance

I don;t think you want to tint your head light unless you not plan on driving your car at night because you will loose a lot of visorbility from the headlight.

I'm not looking for a limo tint or anything like that. Just slightly darker. Like 30-35%.

Loki2x · 10-09-2012, 09:55 PM

I got all my lights tinted blue. I think it's technically illegal in MA, but I still get plenty of visibility. I use Osram night breaker +90 bulbs. I don't think I would do anything dark like smoke or black.

Buzzy · 10-10-2012, 01:54 AM

I tinted mine. the headlights are still impressive it didn't dim them too much.

ipothas · 10-10-2012, 03:22 AM

Looks very clean. What level of tint did you use?

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2pt5RS · 10-10-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipothas

This looks great. Definitely the look I was going for. What % is that and how much does it affect your light output? I'm running stock headlights, no HID's or anything.

I was thinking rather than over 50 bucks on precut covers I could buy some vinyl film from an auto parts store and go to town on the lights with a hairdryer and squeegee.

the tint is 6%. They have the gunsmoke (it's what is on the side lights) and that's 13%. Light output difference is negligible.

10-09-2012, 11:59 AM	#1
ipothas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Mizzou Posts: 110 Thanks: 34 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tinting Headlights Hola, and sorry if this thread is in the wrong place. I've seen everyone blacking out the chrome in their headlights, but I was curious about tinting them. Anyone have any info on how or what to use? Just regular window tint? I've searched around quite a bit and can't seem to find a concrete answer. I was looking for this sort of effect. And last but not least...which % of tint would be the darkest without affecting light output? Thanks!:happy0180:

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ipothas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Mizzou Posts: 110 Thanks: 34 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the 'info'. Perhaps I should have worded that differently... What is the darkest tint you could go without having to upgrade from stock headlights Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2013 Whiteout 6MT Member Journal

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TIE Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: TIE interceptor; BRZ13 Location: Miami Posts: 309 Thanks: 131 Thanked 132 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	There's precuts for sales if you want. For example modbargains dot com (no affiliation) __________________ "Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you." Jeremy Clarkson

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ipothas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Mizzou Posts: 110 Thanks: 34 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks very clean. What level of tint did you use? Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2013 Whiteout 6MT Member Journal

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