Author Topic: Tinted Taillight Covers (Read 1523 times)

liteft01 · « **on:** January 08, 2007, 08:20:40 PM »

OK, I bought a set of tinted taillights without doing my research. They look great, but when I turn on my lights, all you can see is a small white line from the bulb filament. This is in the dark!! Without going HID, what are my options for a brighter bulb? The only 3157 Silverstars I can find at the auto store are Amber or Red. The only PIAA's at Chux Trux were Amber. This is all I could find after trying three different auto parts stores. I'm open to any suggestions. I really don't want to 'trash' my new lenses.

Strobin · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2007, 08:42:12 PM »

Damn those must be pretty dark, dont think there too much brighter you can do. Guessing these are smoked OEM tail lights, there is an option you could try but wouldn't recommend it unless you know what you are doing and that would be to wetsand the tails until it gets a bit lighter and then buff them back to their previous shine.

liteft01 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2007, 08:51:54 PM »

Yep they are dark, Gene said I could use them as welding glasses. Or view a solar eclipse through them. We do have a friend that owns a autobody shop. Maybe he can help?

Strobin · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2007, 08:55:31 PM »

Quote from: liteft01 on January 08, 2007, 08:51:54 PM

Yep they are dark, Gene said I could use them as welding glasses. Or view a solar eclipse through them. We do have a friend that owns a autobody shop. Maybe he can help?

Yeah ask and see what he can do, may probably suggest the same thing I said. Wish you luck with that, smoked tails are awesome.

mEYEscndfvrtluv · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:12:37 PM »

take a look at them at the gtg next month! :thumb:

liteft01 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:14:53 PM »

Quote from: myscndfvrtride on January 08, 2007, 09:12:37 PM

take a look at them at the gtg next month! :thumb:

I'll be there, but the lenses may be riding in the bed!

bluedevil · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:18:34 PM »

If you still having trouble with the taillights and dont want to get rid of them, you could add one of these.....

link

....or

link

...not so expensive and the driver behind you could anticipate your move before hand.

mEYEscndfvrtluv · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:28:35 PM »

definitely a nice add on,get your fire and ice LOF for the fire and ice BBQ!

sorry ,had to say it!

kristof · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2011, 06:34:01 PM »

sorry if i buzzed up in this old topic, i just want to share my experience about the taillight and ]. i also installed the tinted taillight into my car. and guess what, it was super dimmer. so what i did into the tinted taillight? i dumped it. and call back my friend who sold that accessory to me. and we had fight regarding that issue. LOL..

bluedevil · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2011, 06:43:46 PM »

Quote from: kristof on February 18, 2011, 06:34:01 PM

sorry if i buzzed up in this old topic, i just want to share my experience about the taillight and taillight cover. i also installed the tinted taillight into my car. and guess what, it was super dimmer. so what i did into the tinted taillight? i dumped it. and call back my friend who sold that accessory to me. and we had fight regarding that issue. LOL..

Cant trust a product without seeing one in person or knowing what others have to say.

You could paint your own..... http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=75

bluedevil · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2011, 09:01:40 PM »

Quote from: kristof on February 18, 2011, 06:34:01 PM

sorry if i buzzed up in this old topic, i just want to share my experience about the taillight and ]. i also installed the tinted taillight into my car. and guess what, it was super dimmer. so what i did into the tinted taillight? i dumped it. and call back my friend who sold that accessory to me. and we had fight regarding that issue. LOL..

You dirty dog. You thought you was slick.

You're banned. bye bye.

toofast4uu · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2011, 11:25:14 PM »

hmm..changed my mind on the tinted tail lenses now...thanks..

project black out · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:09:23 AM »

now i know this is about "covers" but i went ahead and just sprayed mine.. took me about 30 min and they were back on the truck

tell me watcha think

WATCHA THINK!?

i dont have any night pics but i had my wife drive my avy n i took her car to her mothers house and they were plenty bright at night... during the day they are visible, the center brake light helps out alot.. im thinking LOF will help keep the cops off me

bluedevil · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:55:55 AM »

Not bad man. Kinda dark tho'.

project black out · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:44:29 PM »

Quote from: bluedevil on February 21, 2011, 05:55:55 AM

Not bad man. Kinda dark tho'.

ya think so? at night they look perfect and on (shady/cloudy) days im sure they will be fine during the day... they were visible during the day aswell but of course they were dimmed.. maybe the flash from my camera is making them darker then what they reall ar?

bluedevil · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:33:18 PM »

Quote from: project black out on February 21, 2011, 12:44:29 PM

ya think so? at night they look perfect and on (shady/cloudy) days im sure they will be fine during the day... they were visible during the day aswell but of course they were dimmed.. maybe the flash from my camera is making them darker then what they reall ar?

I would have windowed it like this... http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=362

I think Darren did his too but i dont remember.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:44:52 PM »

Quote from: bluedevil on February 21, 2011, 07:33:18 PM

I would have windowed it like this... http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=362

I think Darren did his too but i dont remember.

I know USMC did a set at Bratfest '09, Were those Darrens or Chevyfans?

bluedevil · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:50:14 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on February 21, 2011, 07:44:52 PM

I know USMC did a set at Bratfest '09, Were those Darrens or Chevyfans?

I want to say Darren's. They did looked good. I dig it.

project black out · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:53:16 PM »

Quote from: bluedevil on February 21, 2011, 07:33:18 PM

I would have windowed it like this... http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=362

I think Darren did his too but i dont remember.

Nice!!! never thought of that!... hmm im gonna check around and see if i can get another set of tails for cheap might redo this

bluedevil · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:21:04 PM »

Quote from: project black out on February 21, 2011, 07:53:16 PM

Nice!!! never thought of that!... hmm im gonna check around and see if i can get another set of tails for cheap might redo this

When you look at the tail light directly, you'll notice an outline inside the lense. Use it to mask it.

project black out · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:26:46 PM »

Quote from: bluedevil on February 21, 2011, 08:21:04 PM

When you look at the tail light directly, you'll notice an outline inside the lense. Use it to mask it.

masking tape, bright flashlight, and a sharp exacto knife

bluedevil · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:38:05 PM »

Quote from: project black out on February 21, 2011, 08:26:46 PM

masking tape, bright flashlight, and a sharp exacto knife