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blink0r · 06-19-2002, 06:27 PM

I'm looking at getting spray tint from summit racing. Has anyone here tinted out the orange parts of their rears? I'm just wondering if it's hard to do or if anyone can give me some pointers. Thanks.

xeroxed · 06-19-2002, 08:09 PM

I did it to mine with the summit VHT BLackout spray, they look great pitch black until you turn on the lights then natural color. Just spray it on like paint make sure it doesnt run or it will look like crap when you turn your tails on. Also you will need to get high intensity bulbs in order for the lights to shine through the black in the day time...You can get them at auto zone for about $1-3 a bulb....it isnt a difficult mod at all and i find that no one has blackouts for 240's really so it makes you all nice and original <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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my240likenoother · 06-19-2002, 08:24 PM

doing this makes you car illegal cause there is no reflection comeing off the tails now
i use to get pulled over in my blazer all the time cause of it :!:

xeroxed · 06-19-2002, 08:27 PM

Not Illegal in the State of Florida....had it for about 6 months and never been pulled over for it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> im pretty sure it isnt illegal in many states....most states say it is only illegal at night time but no one can tell anyways....and they arent covers so they still produce reflection

*HaLo* · 06-19-2002, 09:18 PM

They are illegal in the Province of Quebec... I have a friend that did this to his 300ZX TT and he's constantly getting harassed by the cops.

derekg · 06-19-2002, 10:43 PM

anyone know if this is illegal in pittsburgh

91CRXsiR · 06-19-2002, 10:51 PM

i think blinkor was just wanting to spray his turn signals so this wouldnt be a problem.

Natty · 06-19-2002, 11:16 PM

Wpuld red be illegal, as long as they shined as amber?
It would look alot cleaner.
Jeff

blink0r · 06-20-2002, 12:12 AM

It's not illegal to tint out your turn signals. I'm going to tint them out, and put brighter bulbs in so they shine through the tint. Thanks for the replies.

xeroxed · 06-20-2002, 08:58 AM

well  i've got everything tinted out except my front turn signals which are clear. And never has a cop said anything to me about it, thought i maybe because i also have a 3rd brakelight and a brakelight on my supra style spoiler....but anyways i dont think it matters since the rear tails light up the exact same as say the 3rd brakelight or the supra light....i think that the covers may be illegal because they dont proudce as natural a light as the black out spray does....oh FYI the black out spray is just spray on window tint which you can buy from any Autozone or discount auto parts

uuninja · 06-20-2002, 12:14 PM

Don't assume anything. It is easy enought to check your state/county's regulations on those things. May sound like a hassle. But it is a lot better than a phat ticket and the cost of putting your lights back to stock.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> Just a thought.

AKADriver · 06-20-2002, 02:56 PM

It's not illegal to do what the original post asked, to just tint the amber portion of the lights.  The only requirement for un-lit taillight color is a red reflector.. and this doesn't mean you can't tint the red part, either (just how much, is the question).  My GTI left the factory with dark taillights.  They're not black, however, just dark red.

two240s · 06-20-2002, 05:49 PM

Spray paint and transparent red taillight spray.

http://community.webshots.com/upload...7.jpg.tmp?2970

damn, I didn't realize it was going to be so small. Anyone want to host a pic?

06-19-2002, 06:27 PM	#1
blink0r Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 329 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm looking at getting spray tint from summit racing. Has anyone here tinted out the orange parts of their rears? I'm just wondering if it's hard to do or if anyone can give me some pointers. Thanks. __________________ 1991 Nissan 240sx SE "Friends don't let friends drive trucks."

06-19-2002, 08:09 PM	#2
xeroxed Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did it to mine with the summit VHT BLackout spray, they look great pitch black until you turn on the lights then natural color. Just spray it on like paint make sure it doesnt run or it will look like crap when you turn your tails on. Also you will need to get high intensity bulbs in order for the lights to shine through the black in the day time...You can get them at auto zone for about $1-3 a bulb....it isnt a difficult mod at all and i find that no one has blackouts for 240's really so it makes you all nice and original <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ http://community.webshots.com/album/44481102XTDEdt -89 240sx SE Coupe

06-19-2002, 08:27 PM	#4
xeroxed Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not Illegal in the State of Florida....had it for about 6 months and never been pulled over for it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> im pretty sure it isnt illegal in many states....most states say it is only illegal at night time but no one can tell anyways....and they arent covers so they still produce reflection __________________ http://community.webshots.com/album/44481102XTDEdt -89 240sx SE Coupe

06-19-2002, 09:18 PM	#5
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are illegal in the Province of Quebec... I have a friend that did this to his 300ZX TT and he's constantly getting harassed by the cops. __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

06-19-2002, 11:16 PM	#8
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wpuld red be illegal, as long as they shined as amber? It would look alot cleaner. Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

06-19-2002, 08:24 PM	#3
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	doing this makes you car illegal cause there is no reflection comeing off the tails now i use to get pulled over in my blazer all the time cause of it :!:

06-19-2002, 10:43 PM	#6
derekg Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone know if this is illegal in pittsburgh

06-19-2002, 10:51 PM	#7
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i think blinkor was just wanting to spray his turn signals so this wouldnt be a problem.

06-20-2002, 12:12 AM	#9
blink0r Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 329 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's not illegal to tint out your turn signals. I'm going to tint them out, and put brighter bulbs in so they shine through the tint. Thanks for the replies. __________________ 1991 Nissan 240sx SE "Friends don't let friends drive trucks."

06-20-2002, 08:58 AM	#10
xeroxed Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well  i've got everything tinted out except my front turn signals which are clear. And never has a cop said anything to me about it, thought i maybe because i also have a 3rd brakelight and a brakelight on my supra style spoiler....but anyways i dont think it matters since the rear tails light up the exact same as say the 3rd brakelight or the supra light....i think that the covers may be illegal because they dont proudce as natural a light as the black out spray does....oh FYI the black out spray is just spray on window tint which you can buy from any Autozone or discount auto parts __________________ http://community.webshots.com/album/44481102XTDEdt -89 240sx SE Coupe

06-20-2002, 12:14 PM	#11
uuninja Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reston, VA Age: 47 Posts: 812 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't assume anything. It is easy enought to check your state/county's regulations on those things. May sound like a hassle. But it is a lot better than a phat ticket and the cost of putting your lights back to stock.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Just a thought. __________________ Lurker Supreme! www.midatlantic240sx.com 91 Coupe 97 KA24DE+T SOLD

06-20-2002, 02:56 PM	#12
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's not illegal to do what the original post asked, to just tint the amber portion of the lights.  The only requirement for un-lit taillight color is a red reflector.. and this doesn't mean you can't tint the red part, either (just how much, is the question).  My GTI left the factory with dark taillights.  They're not black, however, just dark red.

06-20-2002, 05:49 PM	#13
two240s Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2002 Location: KCMO Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Spray paint and transparent red taillight spray. http://community.webshots.com/upload...7.jpg.tmp?2970 damn, I didn't realize it was going to be so small. Anyone want to host a pic?