Burgundy tail lights?

Z370Z011 · 09-09-2012, 12:11 AM

might be a dumb question? anywhoo, Ive been wanting to tint my tail lights but I'm not into the BLACK tail lights. i remember seeing a 350z once with semi tinted taillights. giving it a Burgundy look, and a couple other cars too. anyone know how id be able to accomplish that?
thanks in advance

Alstann · 09-09-2012, 12:27 AM

A permanent route I've seen some cars take is night shading to the desired darkness, then having a professional sand it smooth and clear coat it to reflect nice and bright. Of course, this is quite irreversible. Maybe a lighter shade of tint?

Z370Z011 · 09-09-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

A permanent route I've seen some cars take is night shading to the desired darkness, then having a professional sand it smooth and clear coat it to reflect nice and bright. Of course, this is quite irreversible. Maybe a lighter shade of tint?

Initially i was looking into film. Like window tint film? And was hoping to find a 35% shade because i don't like the bright red look of the taillights. But i couldn't find anything

just super black films.
I wouldnt mind the night shading spray. Ive sanded and polished so many cars in actually pretty good at it. Id go to a junk yard and get me a pair of old honda lights first and try it on that lol.

Alstann · 09-09-2012, 01:53 AM

Hm, window tint film might not work, due to the complex shape of the taillights. It barely works on any curve. Most tints for lights are usually a vinyl type of thing, which is more malleable and contours easily to sharp edges and whatnot. Maybe bluebatoverlay on this forum can help you out with a lighter shade of his precut vinyls?

As for the nightshade, I think it comes out way better than any cover or tint, but again, I couldn't justify such a permanent mod to some expensive tail lights. Then again, you could always trade back to stock with someone, heh. If you have the painting experience, go for it! I personally am so bad at painting smoothly, haha.

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Z370Z011 · 09-09-2012, 11:41 AM

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Alstann · 09-09-2012, 02:17 PM

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Alexshen1 · 09-09-2012, 02:44 PM

you better have a hell of a installer if u wanna put films on ur tail light its super difficult. i went with night shade only 2 coats check my album

Z370Z011 · 09-09-2012, 08:48 PM

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you better have a hell of a installer if u wanna put films on ur tail light its super difficult. i went with night shade only 2 coats check my album

nice! exactly what I'm looking for.
so did you sand them, paint them and polish them? or did you just paint the lights first and then polished them?

Mike · 09-09-2012, 09:21 PM

Just go to a body shop and have it done. Its not that expensive and will be done right. Just have them lighlty tinted and it will give the look you want.

Bluebatmobile · 09-09-2012, 11:49 PM

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Alexshen1 · 09-10-2012, 10:23 PM

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nice! exactly what I'm looking for.
so did you sand them, paint them and polish them? or did you just paint the lights first and then polished them?

yes, you wipe it down with alcohol and sand it down, then 2 coats of night shade, let it dry and maybe 4 coats of clear coat i dont really remeber. It is the easiest thing you can do, removing the taillight is also easy.
in this thread you can find how to remove the tails
DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install
you can buy it here
VHT SP999 Nite-Shades Lens Cover Tint Translucent Black Paint Can - 10 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive

Carbon_z · 09-11-2012, 11:44 AM

Found a few old pics... basically it all depends on the amount of BLACK PAINT you able. The fewer coats you put, the lighter they will be. They will look burgundy because the RED PLASTIC will somewhat bleed through the black... Its a contrast thing lol

Add two pics of headlights incase you wanted to know about painting your headlights also.

Pintsize725 · 09-12-2012, 12:41 AM

Here is mine with a 20% tint I believe.

Bluebatmobile · 09-12-2012, 03:13 PM

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Here is mine with a 20% tint I believe.

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09-09-2012, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Burgundy tail lights might be a dumb question? anywhoo, Ive been wanting to tint my tail lights but I'm not into the BLACK tail lights. i remember seeing a 350z once with semi tinted taillights. giving it a Burgundy look, and a couple other cars too. anyone know how id be able to accomplish that? thanks in advance Last edited by Z370Z011; 09-09-2012 at 12:26 AM.

09-09-2012, 12:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	A permanent route I've seen some cars take is night shading to the desired darkness, then having a professional sand it smooth and clear coat it to reflect nice and bright. Of course, this is quite irreversible. Maybe a lighter shade of tint? __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

09-09-2012, 01:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Hm, window tint film might not work, due to the complex shape of the taillights. It barely works on any curve. Most tints for lights are usually a vinyl type of thing, which is more malleable and contours easily to sharp edges and whatnot. Maybe bluebatoverlay on this forum can help you out with a lighter shade of his precut vinyls? As for the nightshade, I think it comes out way better than any cover or tint, but again, I couldn't justify such a permanent mod to some expensive tail lights. Then again, you could always trade back to stock with someone, heh. If you have the painting experience, go for it! I personally am so bad at painting smoothly, haha. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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09-09-2012, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alexshen1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 154 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	you better have a hell of a installer if u wanna put films on ur tail light its super difficult. i went with night shade only 2 coats check my album __________________ Fast Intention-Stillen-Amuse-UAM-Angel eyes-S Tune-Kenwood-UpRev-Aerojacket

09-09-2012, 09:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Just go to a body shop and have it done. Its not that expensive and will be done right. Just have them lighlty tinted and it will give the look you want. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-11-2012, 11:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	Found a few old pics... basically it all depends on the amount of BLACK PAINT you able. The fewer coats you put, the lighter they will be. They will look burgundy because the RED PLASTIC will somewhat bleed through the black... Its a contrast thing lol Add two pics of headlights incase you wanted to know about painting your headlights also. SouthArk370Z and CSA0890 like this. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

09-12-2012, 12:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211845	Here is mine with a 20% tint I believe. __________________ Tracie

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