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Old 02-26-2014, 08:14 AM   #1
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Tail light tints

Looking to tint my tail lights, wanted to see who you guys recommend. I see phastek, headlight armor, laminate-x all sell them. Which is best from your experience? Or any other for that matter.
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Old 02-26-2014, 08:36 AM   #2
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I have the darkest tint that bigwormgraphix sells on all my lights
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Old 02-26-2014, 08:40 AM   #3
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I have the darkest tint that bigwormgraphix sells on all my lights
Looks good. Couple of questions because I'm gonna do this too...do you have the charcoal on your headlights and how does it effect the headlights/tail lights? Do they both shine through pretty well? Debating on the charcoal or the smoke. Like the blacker look though.

OP...Big Worm Graphix is the way to go. They have the entire kit for $100.00.
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Old 02-26-2014, 09:23 AM   #4
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Lucky you have the older style taillights. I tried installing some tint on the 2014 RS taillights, what a complete failure. Too many curves and indented areas to get it smooth and clean looking. Will try with a professional next time.

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Old 02-26-2014, 09:32 AM   #5
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Lucky you have the older style taillights. I tried installing some tint on the 2014 RS taillights, what a complete failure. Too many curves and indented areas to get it smooth and clean looking. Will try with a professional next time.

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Try this:

http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/niteshades/
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Old 02-26-2014, 09:59 AM   #6
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Just installed mine, got them from headlight armor
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Old 02-26-2014, 10:00 AM   #7
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I did the Nightshades spray tint. Looks good, but be very careful you don't go too dark. And I have no idea on how difficult it is to remove if ever needed. So far no problems, got my new inspection sticker and the cops haven't pulled me over, it's more permanent, film you can easily pull off.
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Old 02-26-2014, 10:15 AM   #8
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Just installed mine, got them from headlight armor
Did you remove your tail lights to do them?
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Old 02-26-2014, 10:38 AM   #9
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Just installed mine, got them from headlight armor
looking good!

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Did you remove your tail lights to do them?
Our taillight kit is designed to be applied with the lights installed on the vehicle and the bezels in place.

DIY Install for the 2010-2013 Camaro Taillights:


To the visibility question. With a taillight application all three shades we offer the running lights and brake lights were visible at 1000 feet.

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http://www.headlightarmor.com/smoked...-at-night.aspx

Daytime visibility with our darkest material:


With a headlight application, the darkest material is intended for day time track / show car use only.

We have more info in our vendor thread here
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42597

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Old 02-26-2014, 11:00 AM   #10
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I've used BigWormGraphix on my first Camaro, they use high quality Laminex material, which makes it so much easier to install. No parts removal necessary.
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Old 02-26-2014, 12:02 PM   #11
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Did you remove your tail lights to do them?

No, the tint just tucks in behind the bezels
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Old 02-26-2014, 12:36 PM   #12
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I got mine from bigwormgraphix, and it's been great. I'm sure they're all just as good though.
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Old 02-26-2014, 02:07 PM   #13
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Looks good. Couple of questions because I'm gonna do this too...do you have the charcoal on your headlights and how does it effect the headlights/tail lights? Do they both shine through pretty well? Debating on the charcoal or the smoke. Like the blacker look though.

OP...Big Worm Graphix is the way to go. They have the entire kit for $100.00.
I have whichever they claim is the darkest (its been on for a few years and dont remember) the lights shine thru like nothing is even there. Ive never had an issue with LEOs pulling me over for them either. I put it all on without removing anything. Simple and easy
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Old 03-06-2014, 09:10 AM   #14
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Looking to tint my tail lights, wanted to see who you guys recommend. I see phastek, headlight armor, laminate-x all sell them. Which is best from your experience? Or any other for that matter.
I will go ahead and give you an example of the phastek package...I was very happy with the result and it was very easy to install, except on the fog lights bc they are so round the tint didnt want to stick until we used a hair dryer to heat up the material ha. I did all the lighting on the vehicle besides the headlamps bc the non-RS lamps are already dim enough to begin with haha.
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