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Killer_SS · 07-15-2011, 01:06 AM

Hey guys, im trying to black out my headlights, tail lights nd side markers on my 2011 camaro ss, i decided to go with a tint instead of paint.
well i went to the nearest autozone and purchased some 20% tint, but the only problem is that it has a blueish\purpleish tint to them. Now i was wondering is that normal? or did i grab a different shade of tint?

Also it says on the box 20% limo black, the box is purple, they had another box of tint that was is a silver box, im wondering if i should have grabbed that box instead....??? please help!!!!

TJ91 · 07-15-2011, 01:14 AM

hey man I wouldnt use that stuff at all on your lights. Hit up bigworm graphics and get the tint kit from them. Thats what I have and absolutely love them. They are black and lok great during the day, but let out plenty of light at night. They looks the same parked next to stock tail lights at night when turned on.

=Stephens= · 07-15-2011, 09:48 AM

I tried using window tint, and it doesn't work. The surface is round and the tint doesn't conform to it too well, so I used VHT spray. Works so much better.

Sour DeeZ · 07-15-2011, 11:11 AM

You sprayed you tail lights?

cntryman77 · 07-15-2011, 11:19 AM

I love the looked of blacked out/tinted lights, but do that here in Ohio & you're just asking for all sorts of tickets

Sidd218 · 07-15-2011, 11:47 AM

Just get a kit, I thought about night shade, but its a pain in the ass. You have to take your head lights out, whatever you do is permeant, and its hard to do reverse lights and side markers a less you tear the bumper off or take the risk of doing it while their on the car. Save the hassle and get a kit for all, I'm about to do my Headlights soon

angie7 · 07-15-2011, 02:10 PM

I have GTS blackouts on the front (nothing on the rear) and they are awesome.

=Stephens= · 07-15-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sour DeeZ

You sprayed you tail lights?

Yes, it comes in a spray paint can. Remove the tail light bezels, the light bulbs, and then tails come out.

Clean off with denatured alcohol, spray one coat, wet sand with 1200 grit, let dry, spray again. This is done a total of 3 times. Let it dry in between coats, like 15-20 mins each. Then re-assemble. Total time, it took me 3 hours.

I didn't like the kits, and not to mention, they could come off or someone could steal them. I had headlight covers from GTS, and they got stolen. So I don't have headlight covers, just the tails.

Here is a shot with the tail lights on at night and no brake lights pressed.

spacecowby · 07-15-2011, 06:09 PM

Agreed, Bigwormgraphics. I bought thier kit and was very pleased.

Sterling · 08-10-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie7

I have GTS blackouts on the front (nothing on the rear) and they are awesome.

I just got those for my headlights, fog lights and tail lights from Phastek Performance They look great, and are easily removable. Can't believe how fast they got to me too!

HeadlightArmor · 08-11-2011, 10:46 AM

Window tint is not going to work. It is meant to live on the inside of your glass and not in an exterior lighting application. Get something made for lighting to begin with, like our Headlight Armor kits

Camaro21 · 08-11-2011, 11:07 AM

I also have the Bigworm Graphix on mine and it is VERY GOOD Quality and Great Fit !!

Use "Camaro21" as your coupon code to get 12% off !!

http://www.bigwormgraphix.net/2010ca...okedLights.htm

Keith

Jason@Phastek Performance · 08-11-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling

I just got those for my headlights, fog lights and tail lights from Phastek Performance They look great, and are easily removable. Can't believe how fast they got to me too!

Thank You Sterling,

We have several great options for Blackouts. Everything from GT Styling, Xpel and Full Painted Tail Lights.

Darth_Emma · 08-11-2011, 01:06 PM

I got my taillight tint from http://www.chauffeperformance.com/

I've also purchased sidemarker tint from him too.

The owner is member Black10 here on the forums. Really nice guy with great customer service. He has videos on his site to show you how to install them too.

GMteSSted · 08-11-2011, 01:29 PM

This was simple to install, can be removed if need be, and still see great at night! I'm very satisfied with their kit.

HeadlightArmor · 08-11-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMteSSted

This was simple to install, can be removed if need be, and still see great at night! I'm very satisfied with their kit.

Looks Great! Thanks for sharing!

07-15-2011, 01:06 AM	#1
Killer_SS Drives: Blacked out Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: texas Posts: 1	Blacking out lights Hey guys, im trying to black out my headlights, tail lights nd side markers on my 2011 camaro ss, i decided to go with a tint instead of paint. well i went to the nearest autozone and purchased some 20% tint, but the only problem is that it has a blueish\purpleish tint to them. Now i was wondering is that normal? or did i grab a different shade of tint? Also it says on the box 20% limo black, the box is purple, they had another box of tint that was is a silver box, im wondering if i should have grabbed that box instead....??? please help!!!!

07-15-2011, 01:14 AM	#2
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	hey man I wouldnt use that stuff at all on your lights. Hit up bigworm graphics and get the tint kit from them. Thats what I have and absolutely love them. They are black and lok great during the day, but let out plenty of light at night. They looks the same parked next to stock tail lights at night when turned on. __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

07-15-2011, 09:48 AM	#3
=Stephens= OIF Veteran Drives: 2011 LS BAMF Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Go Big Red Posts: 3,295 View My Garage	I tried using window tint, and it doesn't work. The surface is round and the tint doesn't conform to it too well, so I used VHT spray. Works so much better. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/nate.stephens.5?ref=tn_tnmn

07-15-2011, 11:19 AM	#5
cntryman77 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newton Falls, OH Posts: 890	I love the looked of blacked out/tinted lights, but do that here in Ohio & you're just asking for all sorts of tickets __________________ My build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126631

07-15-2011, 11:47 AM	#6
Sidd218 GM Loyal Drives: 2006 Impala SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 260 View My Garage	Just get a kit, I thought about night shade, but its a pain in the ass. You have to take your head lights out, whatever you do is permeant, and its hard to do reverse lights and side markers a less you tear the bumper off or take the risk of doing it while their on the car. Save the hassle and get a kit for all, I'm about to do my Headlights soon __________________ 2011 2LT RS

07-15-2011, 11:11 AM	#4
Sour DeeZ Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 692	You sprayed you tail lights?

07-15-2011, 02:10 PM	#7
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: '11 1SS/RS, '13 Cruze Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,781	I have GTS blackouts on the front (nothing on the rear) and they are awesome. __________________

07-15-2011, 06:09 PM	#9
spacecowby Drives: 2010 black 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 605 View My Garage	Agreed, Bigwormgraphics. I bought thier kit and was very pleased. __________________ Black cars are not hobbies, they are an obsession

08-11-2011, 10:46 AM	#11
HeadlightArmor Drives: Company Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: headlightarmor.com Posts: 1,060	Window tint is not going to work. It is meant to live on the inside of your glass and not in an exterior lighting application. Get something made for lighting to begin with, like our Headlight Armor kits __________________ Headlight Armor www.headlightarmor.com Premium Vehicle Lighting Protection NEW - 3D Carbon Fiber Wrap Film! Install Video's on YouTube & Join us on Facebook & Follow on Twitter

08-11-2011, 11:07 AM	#12
Camaro21 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 4,940 View My Garage	I also have the Bigworm Graphix on mine and it is VERY GOOD Quality and Great Fit !! Use "Camaro21" as your coupon code to get 12% off !! http://www.bigwormgraphix.net/2010ca...okedLights.htm Keith __________________

08-11-2011, 01:06 PM	#14
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,306 View My Garage	I got my taillight tint from http://www.chauffeperformance.com/ I've also purchased sidemarker tint from him too. The owner is member Black10 here on the forums. Really nice guy with great customer service. He has videos on his site to show you how to install them too. __________________

08-11-2011, 01:29 PM	#15
GMteSSted 000574 Drives: Pre-production Inferno Orange SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 481 View My Garage	HeadLightArmor ALL THE WAY AROUND!!! This was simple to install, can be removed if need be, and still see great at night! I'm very satisfied with their kit. Attached Images

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