I'm looking to smoke the lights on my Z. Did everyone mostly get actual smoked lights or is there an overlay? Which is preferred? I also noticed that the housing
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03-03-2016, 12:10 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Smoked Headlights/Tailights
I'm looking to smoke the lights on my Z. Did everyone mostly get actual smoked lights or is there an overlay? Which is preferred? I also noticed that the housing of the headlights can be painted. Anyone familiar with that? My Z is stock, bought it in 2014. I have a steady job and now I'm looking to put a little work into it. Starting with exterior, moving to audio, then performance. All the help is appreciated.
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Ask yourself, do you drive your car at night? If the answer is yes, black out the housings of the headlights and leave it at that.
Also, go faster first, then look better.
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I used VHT nightshade to tint my tails. Only 2 coats and then wet sanded and polished.
There is a very good DIY on painting the headlights and installing Halos. Check the DIY section, I believe it was NutNMuch that put it together, even has videos. It simple, but can be frustrating and nerve racking.
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Thanks everyone, I actually live fairly close to Oakland NJ. I'll check them out. I'm also going to check out the DIY and see what's going on there.
I didn't mention it but I am also looking at exhausts too. I heard ARK and Fast intentions are popular. |
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Please don't put an overlay over your headlights. Its not 1997.
An overlay or spray or smoke or whatever significantly dims the light output. Leave the lense clear, have a pro give you a blackhousing for your headlights and you'll love the look. Looks so perfect on these cars, that beginning with the 2015 NISMO black housing headlights became standard.
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Agree with Nick M, don't put full overlays on the headlights. It looks cheap compared to getting the housing painted.
The taillights are a different story. I went the vinyl route myself and I couldn't be happier. I was planning to use VHT Nightshade but didn't want anything too permanent. Overlays are the way to go if you ever want to revert back to stock. Contact Bluebatmobile. He offers several styles and tint %'s. Good pricing and fast shipping. This is a pic of my car: Blue Batmobile Overlay Picture Thread. Post your pics here! Also if you don't decide to get the headlight housing painted, as it can be a bit expensive if getting it done professionally, he offers a black out "boomerang" vinyl for them. It only covers the inside edge and orange reflector of the headlight, so it won't interfere with light output. I have an extra set if your interested. Here's a pic, scroll to post #261: Blue Batmobile Overlay Picture Thread. Post your pics here! |
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The Facebook effect. I never got the idea of smoking out what HLs and TLs.
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