Tint for Tail Lights
Tinting is a technique that obstructs certain levels of light from passing through the safety glass of a car, including windows and windshields. Headlights and tail lights undergo a comparable method. Tinted tail lights are regular tail lights that have been treated with tinting material to produce a subdued effect.
Tinted Tail Lights Give You an Enhanced Look
Changing the opacity of your tail lights creates a custom look and feel to your vehicle. For example, you may want to install a darker tint for a more ’90s feel to your retro car or a sleeker look to your Camaro. No matter your reasoning, tail light tinting enhances the image of your vehicle to fit your style and your car’s personality.
Tinted Tail Lights Increase Protection
Providing a tint on your headlights or tail lights protects them from UV radiation damage.
Tinted Tail Lights Improve Safety
Car tints, in general, protect your vision from harmful glares and direct sunlight while driving. More specifically, tail light tints can prevent cloudy tail lights that may also affect how well you can see while driving.
Tinted Tail Lights Let You Skip Buying New Tail Lights
Applying a tail light tint prevents you from buying entirely new shaded tail lights.
Types of Tint
1. Plasti Dip
aPlasti dip is a colorized, insulating rubber coating applied to tail lights to modify vehicles. It can easily peel off if you wish to change the color or go back to your original tail light.
2. Covers
Using tint covers does not always produce a sleek finish as with film tinting, but it is simple to apply. Covers have similar properties to a large sticker, and you place them on your lights using double-sided tape.
Film Tint vs Plasti Dip
Tail light film is a precise and seamless way to tint your tail lights. It is also durable and provides protection from cracking. This tinting method is highly customizable with a variety of color styles available. Vinyl tints are a long-lasting option that is easy to clean.
Plasti dip, on the other hand, is a rubber coating applied to modify vehicles. It is thicker and more difficult to apply evenly. Plasti dip is also more susceptible to damage from staining and chipping, and is harder to clean. Unlike tint film, plasti dip is only available in limited colors and has a matte finish unless glossifier is applied.
Film Tint vs Covers
Tail light film is a precise and sleek way to tint your tail lights that provides durability and protection against cracking. It is also available in various colors and styles. Vinyl tints are an even more long-lasting tint option that is easy to clean.
Tint covers, on the other hand, can be made from various materials, including plastic, metal, or polycarbonate. They function similarly to a large sticker that is applied to your lights using double-sided tape. Although simple to apply, they are more prone to popping off your tail lights and may be harder to position accurately.