Taillight tinting - Page 7 - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

wintermute · 10-11-2011, 02:25 PM

So I got my wheels powder coated black along with plastidipping the badges for the full murdered out look. It's awesome - so awesome that the CHP decided to pull me over a couple months after doing it . . .

Gotta have it removed for the fix it ticket and then I might do solid red to keep it different than stock and keep the fuzz at bay.

zach2011 · 10-12-2011, 01:44 AM

I ordered pre-cut blackout tints off eBay. I'm excited to see how they are going to look and fit, especially after I cut out the reverse light area. I'm also going to paint my wheels and emblems black. Should look great on my white pearl CR-Z I would think.

justinf67 · 12-14-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zach2011

I ordered pre-cut blackout tints off eBay. I'm excited to see how they are going to look and fit, especially after I cut out the reverse light area. I'm also going to paint my wheels and emblems black. Should look great on my white pearl CR-Z I would think.

Got anymore pics of your zach? ur avi looks great. what place did u buy from? I want to do the same on my white crz.

Scotty001 · 02-03-2012, 07:45 PM

Recently put some Laminex (Light Gun Smoke) on my SSM. Have the same film for my HID headlights, but still thinking about it..

lldsandsll · 02-05-2012, 03:50 AM

that looks great. did you install it yourself? at that level of tint, the change in output is negligible. the LEDs get right through don't they?

sohcsol · 02-05-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lldsandsll

that looks great. did you install it yourself? at that level of tint, the change in output is negligible. the LEDs get right through don't they?

I have the charcoal black laminex (darkest available) and Ive had cops behind me for miles during night and daytime, never have been bothered so Im guessing theyre still bright enough lol. With the smoke grey Im sure theres almost no difference.

luddite · 02-05-2012, 12:04 PM

Did you guys ever stop to wonder why Honda put tail lights on your Zeds?

Its so some trucker doesn't go barreling into the back, not as a fashion accessory.

You should thank the CHP for saving you from yourselves.

Scotty001 · 02-05-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sohcsol

I have the charcoal black laminex (darkest available) and Ive had cops behind me for miles during night and daytime, never have been bothered so Im guessing theyre still bright enough lol. With the smoke grey Im sure theres almost no difference.

I had my local tint shop do it. With the lights on at night, there is almost no difference in brightness with the light gun smoke tint. Was what I was looking for, look'n good in the daytime with little to no effect at night. Also got the LED license plate light which is extremely bright.

lldsandsll · 02-06-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sohcsol

I have the charcoal black laminex (darkest available) and Ive had cops behind me for miles during night and daytime, never have been bothered so Im guessing theyre still bright enough lol. With the smoke grey Im sure theres almost no difference.

Same here, you saw mine lol

lldsandsll · 02-06-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by luddite

Did you guys ever stop to wonder why Honda put tail lights on your Zeds?

Its so some trucker doesn't go barreling into the back, not as a fashion accessory.

You should thank the CHP for saving you from yourselves.

Hater of the week?

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zach2011 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 64	I ordered pre-cut blackout tints off eBay. I'm excited to see how they are going to look and fit, especially after I cut out the reverse light area. I'm also going to paint my wheels and emblems black. Should look great on my white pearl CR-Z I would think. __________________ EX CVT w/o Nav \| Illuminated sill plates \| OEM armrest \| Black/Gray leather \| LED interior/exterior lights \| Heated washer fluid system \|

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luddite Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nr Leeds, W Yorks, England Posts: 169	Did you guys ever stop to wonder why Honda put tail lights on your Zeds? Its so some trucker doesn't go barreling into the back, not as a fashion accessory. You should thank the CHP for saving you from yourselves. __________________ CRZ the ultimate gadget. 2010 Milano Red CRZ Sport.

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02-05-2012, 03:50 AM	#65 (permalink)
lldsandsll Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: S. Florida Posts: 1,603	that looks great. did you install it yourself? at that level of tint, the change in output is negligible. the LEDs get right through don't they?