Tail light blackout/tinting.

StanceZ37 · 03-21-2015, 11:13 PM

So since i have the 40th i would like my tail lights to blend in a bit more. i was wondering what is the best method to tinting/blackout of the tail lights. IT HAS TO BE REVERSIBLE NO PAINT! I want the reverse lights to be white and visible (stock look).

Zbrah · 03-21-2015, 11:29 PM

Two options: vinyl tint or plasti dip. Youtube should have some examples for you to follow. Good luck!

StanceZ37 · 03-21-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Two options: vinyl tint or plasti dip.

which option would give best look and darkness? i also want a gloss finish.

Zbrah · 03-21-2015, 11:34 PM

Vinyl tinting offers different shades of darkness you can choose from and probably is the better choice since you want it glossy. Plasti dip is rather a flat or matte finish, there are glossifier that you can use to give a gloss look but I've heard that using glossifier may make it harder to remove later.

StanceZ37 · 03-21-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Vinyl tinting offers different shades of darkness you can choose from and probably is the better choice since you want it glossy. Plasti dip is rather a flat or matte finish, there are glossifier that you can use to give a gloss look but I've heard that using glossifier may make it harder to remove later.

hmmm, okay for the overlays do you know of any place to get them? websites? also i want a good quality overlay, nothing cheap.

Trips · 03-21-2015, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by StanceZ37

hmmm, okay for the overlays do you know of any place to get them? websites? also i want a good quality overlay, nothing cheap.

Contact Vendor Bluebatmobile for tinted overlays

Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: Bluebatmobile

Zbrah · 03-21-2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

Contact Vendor Bluebatmobile for tinted overlays

Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: Bluebatmobile

B@t can have it pre cut and leaving the reverse light area expose the way you wanted, just make sure to let him know.

StanceZ37 · 03-21-2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

B@t can have it pre cut and leaving the reverse light area expose the way you wanted, just make sure to let him know.

the overlays that he has is it good quality?

Zbrah · 03-22-2015, 12:02 AM

I don't have first hand experience with B@t's vinyl so I can't speak on that But a lot of guys on the forum get theirs from him and I haven't seen any complaints about quality, a couple bad reviews had to do with installing issue but the vendor followed through and made sure they were satisfied.

StanceZ37 · 03-22-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

I don't have first hand experience with B@t's vinyl so I can't speak on that But a lot of guys on the forum get theirs from him and I haven't seen any complaints about quality, a couple bad reviews had to do with installing issue but the vendor followed through and made sure they were satisfied.

hmmm ok thank you. i will pm him and see what he can do for me.

Bluebatmobile · 03-22-2015, 12:24 AM

Been doing Overlays for 15 years now

. For the 370 since it came out

. Lemme know what ud like, I'll take care of u

.

B@t™

Bluebatmobile · 03-22-2015, 12:25 AM

*On a side note, I have customers who still have their Overlays from 2004, and still going strong!

B@t™

Bluebatmobile · 03-22-2015, 12:26 AM

Blue Batmobile Overlay Picture Thread. Post your pics here!

StanceZ37 · 03-22-2015, 12:47 AM

after looking through all those pictures i was wondering if its possible to do these? i want the back lights to almost blend in with the paint of the car. i own the 40th edition. as for the reverse lights. if i could get that light of a tint in there too i think it would look bad @ss.

Bluebatmobile · 03-22-2015, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by StanceZ37

after looking through all those pictures i was wondering if its possible to do these?

Absolutely! Email me

.

B@t™

03-21-2015, 11:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
StanceZ37 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 180 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 40th Rep Power: 11	Tail light blackout/tinting. So since i have the 40th i would like my tail lights to blend in a bit more. i was wondering what is the best method to tinting/blackout of the tail lights. IT HAS TO BE REVERSIBLE NO PAINT! I want the reverse lights to be white and visible (stock look).

03-21-2015, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Two options: vinyl tint or plasti dip. Youtube should have some examples for you to follow. Good luck! __________________

03-21-2015, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Vinyl tinting offers different shades of darkness you can choose from and probably is the better choice since you want it glossy. Plasti dip is rather a flat or matte finish, there are glossifier that you can use to give a gloss look but I've heard that using glossifier may make it harder to remove later. __________________

03-22-2015, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	I don't have first hand experience with B@t's vinyl so I can't speak on that But a lot of guys on the forum get theirs from him and I haven't seen any complaints about quality, a couple bad reviews had to do with installing issue but the vendor followed through and made sure they were satisfied. Bluebatmobile likes this. __________________

03-22-2015, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bluebatmobile The370Z.com Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 934 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Rep Power: 17	Been doing Overlays for 15 years now . For the 370 since it came out . Lemme know what ud like, I'll take care of u . B@t™ __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com custom vinyl overlays: WWW.BLUEBATOVERLAYS.COM facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluebatoverlays/ @bluebatoverlays on IG

03-22-2015, 12:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bluebatmobile The370Z.com Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 934 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Rep Power: 17	On a side note, I have customers who still have their Overlays from 2004, and still going strong! B@t™ __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com custom vinyl overlays: WWW.BLUEBATOVERLAYS.COM* facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluebatoverlays/ @bluebatoverlays on IG

03-22-2015, 12:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bluebatmobile The370Z.com Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 934 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Rep Power: 17	Blue Batmobile Overlay Picture Thread. Post your pics here! __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com custom vinyl overlays: WWW.BLUEBATOVERLAYS.COM facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluebatoverlays/ @bluebatoverlays on IG

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