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Tinting Tail Lights: Which Method Did You USe?

Started by SRT82ECOBOOST, November 21, 2013, 07:33:32 AM

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SRT82ECOBOOST

November 21, 2013, 07:33:32 AM
I am hoping fellow members can weigh in with the method they used to tint their tail lights and show some pictures of the results. Thanks in advance for your responses.
2013 SHO PP in White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, PPE Downpipes, Livernois Stage V8/3 Bar, Custom 2.5" Catback, 170 T-stat, Airaid CAI, H+R Springs and debadged
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SRT82ECOBOOST

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November 21, 2013, 08:11:41 AM
2013 SHO PP in White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, PPE Downpipes, Livernois Stage V8/3 Bar, Custom 2.5" Catback, 170 T-stat, Airaid CAI, H+R Springs and debadged
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Frozen Taurus

#2
November 21, 2013, 08:26:48 AM
Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on November 21, 2013, 08:11:41 AM
Leaning towards this product from Lamin-x:
http://www.lamin-x.com/Ford-Taurus-SHO-13-Tail-Light-Covers-p/f242.htm

Those look perfect, that's what I am gonna do in the spring.
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

SHOdded

#3
November 21, 2013, 09:57:09 AM
Suntek carbonxp has been recommended on another forum.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

mjhpadi

#4
November 21, 2013, 11:47:10 AM
Lamin-X for both headlamps and tails.  Good heavy film and actual was not all that difficult to install, just a little time consuming. And that is the kit I purchased...well, actually the kit for the '10.
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

Darkside

#5
November 21, 2013, 02:12:27 PM
I have the Lamin-x currently on the car.  I only went this route since I couldn't get my painter to commit to painting them.  The Lamin-x is alright but no where as nice as a good paint job.  At some point I'm sure I'll pull it and have them painted.
2013 Sho- Livernois tune, cai, stat, H&R springs, Stainless Works downpipes/catback

2009 G8- 447rwhp/411rwtq, Hsv Gts conversion
2006 Jeep Srt8
2003 Mustang Saleen Vert

DJE624

#6
November 21, 2013, 02:44:33 PM Last Edit: November 21, 2013, 02:55:20 PM by DJE624
Quote from: Darkside on November 21, 2013, 02:12:27 PM
I have the Lamin-x currently on the car.  I only went this route since I couldn't get my painter to commit to painting them.  The Lamin-x is alright but no where as nice as a good paint job.  At some point I'm sure I'll pull it and have them painted.

I would have to recommend that you DO NOT pull Lamin-X (maybe any tint) off of headlights.  I did and it was an expensive nightmare. The lenses have a UV coating on them that comes off very easily.

SRT82ECOBOOST

#7
November 21, 2013, 02:47:44 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on November 21, 2013, 02:44:33 PM
I would have to recommend that you DO NOT pull Lamin-X (maybe any tint) off of headlights.  I did and it was an expensive nightmare. The lenses have a UV coating on them that comes off very easily.
2013's already has tinted headlights, so I am looking at matching that tint on the tail lights only.
2013 SHO PP in White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, PPE Downpipes, Livernois Stage V8/3 Bar, Custom 2.5" Catback, 170 T-stat, Airaid CAI, H+R Springs and debadged
Boston Acoustics 2.1 Audio Upgrade

DJE624

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November 21, 2013, 02:54:31 PM Last Edit: November 21, 2013, 02:57:17 PM by DJE624
Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on November 21, 2013, 02:47:44 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on November 21, 2013, 02:44:33 PM
I would have to recommend that you DO NOT pull Lamin-X (maybe any tint) off of headlights.  I did and it was an expensive nightmare. The lenses have a UV coating on them that comes off very easily.
2013's already has tinted headlights, so I am looking at matching that tint on the tail lights only.

Good!

bpd1151

#9
November 21, 2013, 03:57:58 PM
Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on November 21, 2013, 02:47:44 PM2013's already has tinted headlights, so I am looking at matching that tint on the tail lights only.

This is not correct.

Tail lights are NOT tinted from the factory.

The attached images were all culled from FMC directly, or Ford Dealership Sales Lots as examples there of:

2Canches

#10
November 21, 2013, 06:06:49 PM
Why do people want to sacrifice safety for looks. Are we that vain in today's society? My 2 cents which after exchange rate is probably nothing & since the government took away our pennies then the nickel exchange manages to 2 cents. IMHO

mjhpadi

#11
November 21, 2013, 06:29:12 PM
I used the lightest (tint) available for the headlights, I wanted to put the film on the headlights more for protection then to darken them, and I didn't want to lose any light, the tint color did exactly what I wanted, you have to look very close to see that they are not stock.  Also with the gunsmoke on the tails, I really believe it improves the look and does NOT sacrifice any safety.
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

QwikSHO

#12
November 21, 2013, 06:53:42 PM
I have the smoke tint from Lamin-X.   I love it.



BiGMaC

#13
November 21, 2013, 07:34:06 PM
Looks great!  How is the brightness on the tails... got any night pics.  This could look great on my tux black one too.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SHOdded

#14
November 21, 2013, 08:42:17 PM
Oh no!  BiGMaC's moving over to the Darkside too!  :D
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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