Professional grade taillight tinting - CHEAP

[BOOM_FIST]

UPDATE:

Note the sun wasn't directly shining into the lights, but only slightly to the left of the truck.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_39872.jpg

With just the running lights on:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_39882.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_3989.jpg

With the brakes applied:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_3990.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_3991.jpg


Sorry for the sucky night shots...I still don't know how to use my wifes camera. These are just the running lights on, I had no one to push the brakes for me. Just know that they'll be brighter than this when applied.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_40082.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_40092.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_40102.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Xcalibr_13/DSC_40112.jpg




Alright, so I wanted to get my stock taillights tinted and thought about the'ol NiteShade in the can job, but, I didn't want to fuck up my stockers with that crap. To make a long story short, I hooked up with the guy that did Brad's X-Runner, Mike. I contacted him and chatted through emails and a couple of phone calls. He gave me a price I couldn't refuse. After recieving pictures of the final product...I couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. I told him once I get them back and installed, snap some good pictures of them and post them up, I'd see who else would be interested in getting them done.

As far as price goes, Mike told me that it would be better to get a nice group to want to do this at once.

These prices are for one set of lights (both taillights)

1 member = $45 for tinting the whole taillight - $80 to tape off reverse light - PLUS shipping both ways.
10+ members = $40 each (less depending on how many) tinting whole taillight - PLUS shipping both ways.

How dark or light you want it does not effect the price any. Straight forward price.

Contact info:

Michael Blake
Email: mblake327@cfl.rr.com
Phone #: (407)619-8782 Call or Text

A very easy and nice guy to talk with. Please PM me with any specific questions you may have.

[aristeidis]

Do you know how long it takes for him to do it?

I wouldn't mind getting mine done on my mazda but i think it would take way to long for me considering i live in canada:huh:

[BOOM_FIST]

Do you know how long it takes for him to do it?

I wouldn't mind getting mine done on my mazda but i think it would take way to long for me considering i live in canada:huh:

Yea, Canada I'm not sure. You'd have to contact him directly on that one. He took about a week on mine, only cause he was on vacation, which he told me about, plus I told him to take his time since I had an extra pair to slap on the truck. To be safe, expect the lights to be gone for at least 7 days but again, you'll have to ask him directly.

I wish I had the pics he sent me on my home computer...I'll have to get them on here tomorrow from my work computer. They look glossy as hell. :mullet:

[BOOM_FIST]

Oh I also wanted to add that the tint mix he uses hardly effects the light output from stock. It seems dark, but doesn't block the light as much as NiteShades or other similar tinting products do, plus they look a hellava lot better! I'm debating on getting my headlights smoked, but am having second thoughts on that.

[wshsbears]

hello everyone, I'm Michael. I decided i should register on your all's forum and throw some links up to some pictures of my work. I owned 2 X-Runners over the past 3 years and both had tinted taillights. the first one i had done by a buddy who actually inspired me to start painting and the second one had a set of tails that i changed multiple times just because i could. I even tinted them red for awhile to make them blend with the paint.

now to the paint.. i use automotive grade paint and a gravity feed professional grade spray gun to tint the tails. my normal consistency of paint is about 80% clear coat and 20% Black paint. when mixed together, the paint becomes a dark haze, but when applied to a taillight, 3rd brakelight, turn signal, side marker light, etc, it creates a smoked look to it. if you enjoy them darker or black, the lights will look pure black until you touch the brakes, turn signal etc. this paint mixture is the same as having 80% tint on your windows.

here are a few links full of reviews :drive:

these are the tails from my x-runner: i tinted them red to blend with the paint
http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/album.php?albumid=7&pictureid=849

heres the thread with pics of Brads taillights. for more information, you can read through the thread and get a taste of them.
http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21181&highlight=tinted+taillights

more tinted tails pics
http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17916&highlight=tinted+taillights

another thing, from experience, I do not tint headlights or foglights. the reason is because the minor rock-chips that create craters in the lights will cause the tint to look abnormal and weird and I don't enjoy that look. I'm very picky and won't do something that i don't think someone would enjoy

[larstrak]

hmmm... make em intense blue and i'll think about it :)

[BOOM_FIST]

Hey Mike, glad you could make it over here. Killer work bro....I'm digging the Red tinted lights too....they look good on a red truck. :mullet: Let me know if I need to add anything to the first post. :drive:


another thing, from experience, I do not tint headlights or foglights. the reason is because the minor rock-chips that create craters in the lights will cause the tint to look abnormal and weird and I don't enjoy that look. I'm very picky and won't do something that i don't think someone would enjoy


I did forget to mention this though.....I was really set on doing this, but after you told me that it would look like shit after a few drives...I'm leaning towards not doing it. :huh: I just got some smoked light covers, so that might be enough for me.

Thanks!

[wshsbears]

i tried blue once for a blue truck. the only issue with it is that it needs a lot of blue to make a taillight with a red or dark background to turn blue and blend with the paint. we ended up taking the blue off his tails and tinting them black. i am willing to do it again if you wish. to be sure the paint matches, send me 2 or so bottles of touch-up paint for your truck along with the taillights. i always send pictures of the finished product, therefore, if you decide you want them tinted black i can take the paint off and re-do them before you spend more money on shipping.

Michael



also, in the original post i want to clarify that the $45 will be for the set of taillights, not just one taillight.

[BOOM_FIST]

Pics on first post.

[aristeidis]

Very nice boom

[dak-rt-2a-XR]

Remember fella's

They do look dark as hell...but the light comes though them like stock. Ive had no issues. If need be, me or Boom fist can get some Night pics of them to show them at night...

and day time is the same, had no one running up my ass because they couldn't see it.

May be a little more than niteshade, but its ALOT less work and ALOT better light out put.

you wont be disappointed!

i made this thread a sticky, lets get a GB going...if someone is interested for sure, start a list!

[BOOM_FIST]

Very nice boom

Thanks bro! :mullet:

Remember fella's
They do look dark as hell...but the light comes though them like stock. Ive had no issues. If need be, me or Boom fist can get some Night pics of them to show them at night

I was already planning on it. I'll try to get some posted up later today or no later than tomorrow.

May be a little more than niteshade, but its ALOT less work and ALOT better light out put but you wont be disappointed!

Absolutely, no contest......you might be able to get the NiteShade to look like this, but for the time and effort you put towards it...I'd rather spend the $55-$60 to have them done right.

Again, PM either me or dak-rt-2a-XR if you need further info. :mullet:

[Nasty99RT]

can we get some pics at night? i have tail light covers now and they are dark as hell. and if these are just as light and see-through as you say they are, then I will definetly be doing mine too.

[BOOM_FIST]

can we get some pics at night? i have tail light covers now and they are dark as hell. and if these are just as light and see-through as you say they are, then I will definetly be doing mine too.

Absolutely....I'll be getting them by the weekend. Check back in a little. :wave:

[bob97sst]

Waiting to see the night shots as well. :waiting:

Other questions though? How does bright silver look? Can there be 2 differnet colors on the same tail light? Like for a 2 tone vehicle Silver High and Black Low for example.

[devilsdodge]

welcome and awesome work man.how exactly did you like the red? im definitly going to send you my lights.pm me your address & how you want payment..

[devilsdodge]

also add in the thrid brake light in the price..& boom put up pics of day time to.i wanna see the black on the red also

[Silver Bullet]

those are just slightly darker then mine, but they look awesome! who did u use?

[BOOM_FIST]

those are just slightly darker then mine, but they look awesome! who did u use?

From Michael(wshsbears), ^^ posted up towards the top of this thread ^^ Kickass work.

[wshsbears]

welcome and awesome work man.how exactly did you like the red? im definitly going to send you my lights.pm me your address & how you want payment..

I loved the red. I was the only X-Runner with that done and the fact that I did it myself was even better :mullet:

i'll PM you my paypal right now. Confirmed address is correct.


****for anyone sending me taillights: please write me a note and put it inside your box. I would like you to specify how you want them tinted and your username on this forum so that when i send you pictures of them prior to sending them back, i send you the correct pictures. also, please write your e-mail address to assure i send the pictures of your lights to the correct e-mail.*******

[dak-rt-2a-XR]

to the top! Night pictures are up!

[Nasty99RT]

im definetly in. i need to get some cash together. ill be PMing you soon with my info soon i hope!

[BOOM_FIST]

Sweet.....TTT. Get'em while it's cheap!!! Local shops want to charge anywhere from $80-$120. That's around here anyway, so this deal is def saving you $20+.

[BOOM_FIST]

Bump guys, get a good deal while helping a good guy make some extra dough. :D

[BOOM_FIST]

:bump: Anyone still interested?!?!?

[devilsdodge]

oh shit i was suppost to send my package to him last week.i got to get up north & grab it.its already boxed up.thanks for reminding me.

[BOOM_FIST]

oh shit i was suppost to send my package to him last week.i got to get up north & grab it.its already boxed up.thanks for reminding me.

Get on it slacker!!!!! :D :wave:

[dak-rt-2a-XR]

TTT

Any more takers?

[BOOM_FIST]

Bumping to the top. No one else is interested then???

[b2™]

Remember fella's

They do look dark as hell...but the light comes though them like stock. Ive had no issues. If need be, me or Boom fist can get some Night pics of them to show them at night...

and day time is the same, had no one running up my ass because they couldn't see it.

May be a little more than niteshade, but its ALOT less work and ALOT better light out put.

you wont be disappointed!

i made this thread a sticky, lets get a GB going...if someone is interested for sure, start a list!


I have the same set up on my dak, and paid more than what this guy is charging. I love how mine look like gloss black paint when off and light up just as bright as stock when on. Those of you who have seen my truck in person knows that this set up lets out more than enough light. Wish I would have know about this before I paid nearly double that to have mine done.

Everyone who's ever wanted smoked out tails should jump on this deal. I have pics too if anyone wants them.

[devilsdodge]

lol mine have been payed for,just need to get the package out..slackin man just a little busy last week.

[devilsdodge]

checking out the pictures.so thought i wouls bump it up

[devilsdodge]

just got my pics back from mike.they look great i think.cant wait to get them on.but i have another idea with them before they go on..& disregard the line in the middle of the thrid brake light,he said it was a reflection in the garage. http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr152/devilsdodge/tails.jpg

[BOOM_FIST]

just got my pics back from mike.they look great i think.cant wait to get them on.but i have another idea with them before they go on..& disregard the line in the middle of the thrid brake light,he said it was a reflection in the garage. http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr152/devilsdodge/tails.jpg

Looks good bro! I know I'm still happy with mine. I still haven't upgraded to Red LED bulbs yet but I will soon. :mullet:

[devilsdodge]

why you want to get red led bulbs?.im going to paint my trim red i think

[devilsdodge]

here they are before the trim is painted http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr152/devilsdodge/easter044.jpg http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr152/devilsdodge/easter043.jpg

[BOOM_FIST]

why you want to get red led bulbs?.im going to paint my trim red i think

I'm pretty sure that I read about White LED bulbs not producing the same light output as a Red LED bulb through a Red lensed taillight. :huh: So I'll get Red.

here they are before the trim is painted http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr152/devilsdodge/easter044.jpg http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr152/devilsdodge/easter043.jpg

Looking good bro. Trim them ho's up!

[BOOM_FIST]

BUMP for this thread...get your tails tinted!

[domay11]

A few questions..

Is it possible to do light, medium, and dark tint? Maybe I missed it somewhere but I am not set on my tails being that dark, but they can't be stock. Just, no...

Also, do you paint trim? I have a black truck and painting the trim black might be silly, but others might like it. :huh:

Light shines through this stuff better than Niteshade? Or is it the same?




Thanks! Like the idea. Maybe get a Vendor thingy?

[devilsdodge]

just for your info on painting the trim.well first of all your truck is black so no sence in it.& second of all not to bad mouth mikes work because it looks great but when i maksed my tails after the tint process it peeled off in a few spots & now looks like shit..& it was painters tape & only on for one night.(the tape that is) & i did this about a month after i got them back.i dont think he scuffs them or use promoter so the tint doesnt stick that well.but id say just get them done & dont paint the trim.

[domay11]

I don't plan on painting the trim, does he clear coat them?

[devilsdodge]

i dont believe he does,the paint is mixed with clear & sprayed at once.but i could be wrong. but remind you im not bad mouthing his work but i do believe there is a few better ways he could prep them.i havnt had a chance to suggest it to him yet but i plan on it.

[b14kdak]

Is that $45 per light?

[mamasboy]

$45 per set of lights is what i believe he said,,,looks good

[b14kdak]

Including third brake light? If so, I'm interested in getting it done...

[devilsdodge]

that doesnt include the third light.

[BOOM_FIST]

just for your info on painting the trim.well first of all your truck is black so no sence in it.& second of all not to bad mouth mikes work because it looks great but when i maksed my tails after the tint process it peeled off in a few spots & now looks like shit..& it was painters tape & only on for one night.(the tape that is) & i did this about a month after i got them back.i dont think he scuffs them or use promoter so the tint doesnt stick that well.but id say just get them done & dont paint the trim.

Sorry to hear about them peeling bro. I can't complain one bit with mine. I've had mud, dirt, and everything else on the lights and they don't have one scratch on them after washing them off. I'm very happy with mine. You can't beat the price on them.

Stop lolly-gagging and get your shit tinted!

[BOOM_FIST]

Bump.......it's been awhile. :wave:

[spikemike171]

I am interested in getting my lights tinted, Let me know if mike is still doing them

[BOOM_FIST]

I am interested in getting my lights tinted, Let me know if mike is still doing them

Not being a dick, but his contact info is posted up in this thread. You can contact him yourself to see if he is still tinting.

[Benny_Evinrude]

Looking for night pics..Where are they? im mildly interested myself

[BOOM_FIST]

Looking for night pics..Where are they? im mildly interested myself

Ummm....night pics have been on the first post. :huh:

[BOOM_FIST]

BUMPING this shit even though I'm not too sure if he's still doing them......