Probably every car owner would like his car to look as stylish as possible, and everyone around him would envy him. You can achieve this result in a lot of different ways - the modern market offers a lot of spectacular paints and varnishes, polishes, vinyl stickers and other tuning materials. But many, having put in order the windows, body, wheels, often forget about the taillights. Although they are not considered the main element of the car, with the right approach they will attract the views of other motorists in the stream, as well as passers-by. Therefore, along with tuning the body, tinting the taillights will not be superfluous if you need to give the exterior some exclusive details.
Headlight tinting and law
Before deciding on such an operation, you need to remember that if you violate the standards (that is, darken the lights incorrectly), then the traffic police will write a fine for this. Its amount is almost the same as for tinting, which is not performed according to GOST.
Therefore, many are afraid to do something with the headlights, so as not to violate the law and not pay extra fines.
Application Methods
Refusing to decorate a car in this way only because of fines is not quite the right decision. You just need to find out what is allowed and allowed, and what is forbidden, and then you can safely modify the car. Tinted rear lights will not only give the car a modern look, but also protect the glass or plastic headlights from various scratches and clouding. The surface will become as even as possible if the application process is carried out using a special film.
There are two methods that let you dim your headlights. This is the use of paint and tinting the rear lights with film. Which of these two ways to choose? Each driver will decide for himself. Both tuning methods have their pros and cons, differ in cost, labor and time.
Paint tinting: features
This method of coloring headlights is the most economical. However, it is quite laborious. It is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface, sanded plastic or glass, and only after that you can go directly to painting. The dimming process takes a long time. And the results are not always obtained as we would like. Such tinting of the rear lights is suitable for those who do not want to invest large amounts in tuning their cars.
Vinyl film: features
This method will take much less time than the previous option. Also, this method is less time consuming than in the case of staining. But there is one point with which there may be certain difficulties. It is necessary to stick the film so that there are no wrinkles on the surface. Among the advantages of using this method, one can single out the possibility of quick film removal at any time. There are many shades. There are all colors (for example, the red tinted rear lights look great). The hue can be matched to a specific car.
Toning paint: how to apply varnish or paint
If you decide to do blackout using paint, the first thing you need to do is purchase a special drug. It is best to choose tint varnishes. They are much more convenient to apply and use. The cost of these paints can be quite high. But the result is worth it. To process two lamps, only one spray will be enough. The work associated with the painting of headlights is recommended to be carried out in ventilated bright rooms. It’s best to do this outdoors. You need to choose a clear, but not too sunny day.
Do-it-yourself tinting of the taillights using paints or varnishes is carried out in several stages. The first step is to dismantle the headlights. This will allow the varnish to lie on the surface as evenly as possible. Please note that then the lights will need to be installed back. To do this, you need to have skills.
Further, the surface of the glass or plastic lamp must be degreased. To do this, you can use traditional alcohol or use special tools. After the end of the process, the headlight is allowed to dry. Before spraying the paintwork, shake the balloon. Next, the paint is applied as thin and even as possible. Then the headlight is allowed to dry a little. It is necessary to lay it in such a place so that small debris and dust do not get on the painted surface. Next, apply another (or more) layer of paint - in this case, you need to paint until then, so as not to exceed the light transmission standards of the headlight. When the lights are completely dry, they should be polished to a mirror condition. After that, the optics can be put back on the car and enjoy the result.
We tint with a film: instruction
For work, the following tools will be needed: a building hair dryer, a fairly sharp knife, an alcohol solution, and a regular spatula. The first step in tinting the rear lights is to thoroughly clean the surface. The headlights are first cleaned by removing moisture from them. This is convenient and effective with a microfiber cloth. Also, experts recommend using special preparations for cleaning. Then an alcohol solution is sprayed onto the surface of the film and onto the headlamp. This is done in order to simplify the tinting process.
In order for the vinyl film to lie evenly and take the form of the rear lights, it is stretched. This is done independently either manually or using a hairdryer. The material needs to be heated, and then the film will become flexible. It is important not to overheat the vinyl. Otherwise, wrinkles will appear.
What's next
Now we have the most important stage of work. Use a spatula to pull the material and stick the film on the headlights. If something goes beyond the edges, it is cut off with a knife. Reviews say that tinting the taillights with film with your hands should be done very carefully. You can damage the flashlight and hands in the process. This is the end of the process, and you can enjoy the result.
Headlight tinting and fines
As is known to all car owners, the country has introduced a ban on overly tinted auto glass. This is done to increase safety, as visibility is reduced, and the driver of the car may not notice the brake light or turn signal.
In general, the taillights do not affect the review of the road situation in any way, however, if the tinting is not performed correctly, then the car owner is facing not only a fine, the amount of which is similar to the fine for tinting the glass, but also the difficulty of moving other cars from behind. Feedback from drivers repeatedly confirm this.
The law allows you to drive a car whose taillights are white. Other light fixtures in yellow, red and orange are also allowed. Tinted taillights (“Priora” is no exception) can significantly change the shades of the light emission. Therefore, work should be done very carefully and carefully. Otherwise, you will have to pay a fine of 500 rubles. Inspectors often interpret such tuning as a car malfunction. In the worst case, you can lose your driver’s license for 6-12 months under paragraph 13 of Art. 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
When operating the black rear lights, an accident can occur, and in this case the driver who rides with tint will be to blame. Then you will have to pay not only the fine, but also the repair of the damaged car.
There is an option when you can protect yourself from fines and at the same time drive a beautiful and spectacular car. Reviews of car owners say that for this you need to do blackout in a specialized salon. How much does tinted rear lights cost? The price in large cities of Russia is from one and a half thousand rubles, depending on the model of the car and the geometry of the headlight itself. This is a relatively small amount. But by paying it, you can protect yourself from the traffic police inspectors and protocols. In practice, more often than not, nobody will fine anyone, especially if the headlights are toned competently and skillfully. In this case, the brightness of the glow practically does not decrease. If the inspector sees a gross violation, he may ask to fix the fault on the spot. Reviews say that with film it is easiest to do.
Conclusion
As you can see, this method of tuning with certain skills can be done independently. If you do everything correctly and follow the instructions, then this will not be considered a violation.