How to smoke rear lights!? - Saxperience

Dave86 · 6th September 2006, 23:15

Alright guys, just wondering if anybody could tell me how to smoke some standard rear lights?? And how easy is it to do? Or should ii just buy a set of lights that are already smoked? Cheers, Dave

Barry123 · 6th September 2006, 23:20

Dave, im aways one for trying new things and even though I have use of a compressor and spray gun I doubt I'd bother trying to smoke my own. Getting the black to lacquer ratio would be a pain for a start and then making sure they are still visable and legal would be another.

You could get them done professionally but then you will have paid an almighty chuck that could have gone towards some proper lights.

They're only about £57 off the 'bay delivered i think.

and another thing.
Please go smoked. the car will look the tits.

Danadaman_3 · 7th September 2006, 00:23

no its easy peasy lemon squeezy. halfords sell tint spray, top stuff IMO.

"Foliatec - Rear Light Tinting Spray" does exactly what it says on the can. Comes in black, blue and red.

Take lights off and degrease, i actually washed mine in sink and hairdried them dry. Mask any bits you dont want done and then spray making sure not to put it on too thickly or it will run. i gave mine about 7 coats, you can keep going as dark as you want!

Mine are standard MK2 lights and are now just a tad darker than the MK1 style :thumbup:

GT3 · 7th September 2006, 04:35

In my opinion DIY smoked lights look cheap, if you want to go the DIY route why not use the foliatec red tinted spray and do the top bit in red. Different and won't look cheap. Otherwise go for ultra smoked crystal jobbies.

DevilDamo · 7th September 2006, 10:51

And the police can give you an on the spot fine if they think you've diminished your rear lights thus making them darker and making it more difficult for other road users to see. Would probably be easier buying a new set from E-bay for around £60.

Mystic^p · 7th September 2006, 10:56

Are there no super bright bulbs u could stick in em for people who have completely blackened out the rear clusters? I know this wouldnt fix the reflectors problems but iv seen a few cars about in edinburgh with a solid tone rear cluster but still a bright glow from the bulb? (Iv also seen a more with nearly no light getting through too though )

DevilDamo · 7th September 2006, 11:19

It could be done but be weary that they can only take a certain amount of power and if they were too powerful, it'd cause them to trip out on a regular basis. And... if the lights start to loose the colour, then the bulbs would be far too bright to use on the road.

Danadaman_3 · 7th September 2006, 12:35

you would get pulled constantly for "solid tone lights" . but they do look awesome. it is possible though, but the police wouldnt be happy at all more than likely. you have to use paint and laquer to about 1 : 5 ratio or something, and brighter brake lights are advised!

If you do want them though i would get them done proffesionally so you can take them back and get your money back if your told to take them off

chopa · 7th September 2006, 17:55

mate just use tint spray, bought from halfords, take off your lights, clean them up a bit and spray them as dark as you like. ive done mine with tint spray and have never had any trouble with the police even when they have been behind me. if your worried bout them passing an mot buy a couple of reflectors and stick them on your boot when the time comes to it then take them back off after. if you want any pics or more advice pm me.

Dave86 · 7th September 2006, 18:31

Cheers for the advice guys. Im unsure what ill do yet. Might just buy some black ones off ebay! Cheers anyway!

Steve · 18th October 2006, 12:43

when you tint them does the tint spray not wash off in the rain. and if i mess up can i wash it off? and how dark can i go before there illegal? cheers

Barry123 · 18th October 2006, 12:54

it'd be the most pointless spray in the world if it washed off in the rain.

If you cock it up you could just sand it down but then the lights are gonna look whack.
Dont be cheap just go buy a proper set.

Josh_Phipps · 18th October 2006, 13:02

Agreed ^

1100desire · 18th January 2008, 12:40

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Originally Posted by chopa

mate just use tint spray, bought from halfords, take off your lights, clean them up a bit and spray them as dark as you like. ive done mine with tint spray and have never had any trouble with the police even when they have been behind me. if your worried bout them passing an mot buy a couple of reflectors and stick them on your boot when the time comes to it then take them back off after. if you want any pics or more advice pm me.

im about to spray mine really nervous though also is it passable if you have reflectors on the back even if its quite tinted say mk1 saxo level

SaxoAL · 18th January 2008, 13:45

nope, wouldn't pass an MOT, as said in other thread. E-marking would be void.

JoshWestCoast · 4th February 2010, 20:39

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Originally Posted by chopa

mate just use tint spray, bought from halfords, take off your lights, clean them up a bit and spray them as dark as you like. ive done mine with tint spray and have never had any trouble with the police even when they have been behind me. if your worried bout them passing an mot buy a couple of reflectors and stick them on your boot when the time comes to it then take them back off after. if you want any pics or more advice pm me.

hi just wandering if i smoke mine quite dark, would i need seperate reflectors, if so how many and where?? thanks .

JoshWestCoast · 4th February 2010, 20:58

oh right didnt realise what the guy above said

JoshWestCoast · 4th February 2010, 21:14

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Originally Posted by JoshWestCoast

oh right didnt realise what the guy above said

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sam2kk8 · 4th February 2010, 21:42

get the tint spray from ebay for like 8 quid, few light coats...job done
good quality

jakeyboi · 5th February 2010, 16:42

ive seen a few pics on peoples progress threads , where they have just sprayed the top half of there rear lights, looks ok, but get some smoked jewels