Porsche 996 Episode 2: taillight tinting

[@itsbeiko]

This is honestly the main reason I want a black 996 C4S. Looks insane!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thanks. I thought it turned out pretty nice!

[@grecopena]

This is the best mod I gave my black 04 C4S. It definitely rocks that 993 rear end. Thanks!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

For sure!

[@K1dPhresh1]

That's pretty awesome. You made it look easy, especially with that filament tape. A before/after shot would've been nice to see how it compares to 964/993.

[@slimeade6021]

I love the reflector hatch on the 4S. I wish there were a way to fit one to a narrow body

[@rennkitllc6800]

Great editing, keeps the flow and chops out any wasted effort. Thanks for posting.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thank you! I try to do my best!

[@kriskalpa]

I normally don't like modded cars... I have a black 996 C4S too and am definitely doing this! looks amazing. I think this is what the designers would have intended.

[@brownhairydog6472]

Love your vids. Great detail and clearly you have some serious skills. Keep it coming.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thanks! There is a lot more lined up. But do to the new house build series, the 996 has to take a back seat for now.

[@AutoAmateur]

Wow, great job!!! That makes your 996 look super slick. I would be sure to screw that job up though. Haha. I gave up with my iPhone screen cover after several attempts and air bubbles. ☺️

[@oldrrocr]

take it in to apple and have them install their cover . 10 bucks more but worth it.

[@MiegmaishMenas]

I like this tint on a 996 C4S because it makes the back look more like a 993/964. And as such makes the arguably nicest rear end on a 911 even nicer.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+MiegmaishMenas I completely agree!

[@francoisballand3627]

Well done! Great idea, love the parallel with the earlier model.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+Francois Balland thanks!

[@christiantorres8858]

I love how Porsche enthusiasts have the same taste. I'm going to do this to my taillights as well.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Great to hear! I hope what I did helps you out!

[@MichaelB5522]

Just stumbled across this, fantastic channel, would love to see more in this series

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I plan on many more videos! I have quite a few projects lined up for the winter.

[@JamesWilliams1974]

Nice work! its becoming a popular mod in Europe also. You make me want to swap out to a C4s in black now! Keep the great vids coming dude.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+JamesWilliams1974 thanks! More content to come soon!

[@WorkPlayDrive]

Found you through my buddy John at Luxe, awesome idea excellent implementation. As a busy dad myself I'm looking forward to checking out more of your channel.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+Work Play Drive thanks! I do my best to keep the content flowing

[@hamzanisar4477]

ive always dreamt of doing this when i own a 996. cool to see someone else with the same vision

[@Bobssecondhand]

Great and informative as always.

[@nickh1933]

Looks Awesome!

[@skidave74]

Night and day difference. Nice job!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+David Siegel thank you!

[@flt6_keyleft]

Great job! But wich kit did you use? There are a several kit's aviable in the onlineshop... Thanks

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I used the medium kit kit for my lights.

[@flt6_keyleft]

@@BusyDadsWorkshop thanks!

[@octaviolazo7948]

Awesome video I'm going to do it to my 02 C4S. keep it up

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Great to hear.

[@porschelove-6077]

How's the orange peel? Will it lift back up in hot weather? I like that it also protects the tail light on top of it looking really cool 😎. Post pictures outside of the finished product, a rear shot of the whole car.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+Rose Smith I will do that as soon as I can.

[@Steviee8]

awesome job. thas what I want to do now. I wish you had a rear view before and after so we could see both lights as a complete comparison. Anyways I'm guessing this will look the best with a black car. Mine is Lapis Blue, not sure if it would translate as good as yours. Thanks for this video though.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I only did this because the tint matches the black paint and almost back dates the car to a 964 look

[@512TXSDIY]

You’re so handy. Love it!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thank you! I like to keep my hands active!

[@512TXSDIY]

@@BusyDadsWorkshop I need to step it up :-/

[@joen3812]

Looks great.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@onesecplz]

Perfect. Could you had used the 3M tape on the other edges as well instead of the knife? Second, this is the universal "mid smoke" tint?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Using a knife around the edges allowed for additional overhang to wrap around the edge. The knickers tape would not have allowed that. Yes, this was the universal kit

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

I am looking to buy one of this 911 - 996 and the best price I am getting is 25K for a clean auto 911 Carrera. What do you think?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Depends on mileage, options and what type of Carrera.

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

@@BusyDadsWorkshop 25K are pretty loaded with options.

[@bobstraw3010]

Noted that some install vids show spraying soapy water on light 1st to slow down drying, you did not have that issue correct?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Correct. This is more like doing a vinyl wrap than doing window tint were you have slip solution. With this stuff, you can heat it, stretch it, pulling and redo it if needed. I thought it was pretty easy to work with.

[@Shinigami-md5lk]

I love it. Sadly in my country it‘s illegal to tint the lights. Is there a way to buy a taillight that already looks like that (red stripe)?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Technically, it is illegal in the US as well. I'm not sure if there are any aftermarket red stripe lights that you mention.

[@robertdavis5714]

I see you mentioned prior that it was Medium darkness with the tint, and that was incredibly dark to where the Police here in Calif do not take kindly to that alteration. But, I think I will try the light tint on the 997 as I to do not like all that "white".

[@davidnieves6434]

looks awesome! I have a seal Grey 997 does Lux color match

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+David Nieves the have a few tiny shade however I don't think they color match. I was just lucky to have a black car that this works out!

[@davidnieves6434]

BusyDadsWorkshop thanks for the reply. lights looks great. do you attend any car show

[@applewizard32]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question but can you get other colour tints to blend in with other colour 911s? Obviously the panel gap would be more visible

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Honestly, I'm not sure. I was lucky that I had a black car to make this look seamless.

[@iainmcglynn833]

As this is my fave model I’m loving your work. This mod looks fabulous. I did winder if you’d wet it would it scrape less but it fixed itself I’ve got a ‘04 Boxster 3.2 S anniversary which I love but a C4S is my dream

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I do greatly enjoy the 4S! Would love a turbo but the 4S quite good!

[@Nehmaiz]

Great video! There is no 964 carrera 4S though 🙃 only C4

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

My mistake

[@lawrencel1964]

Looks really nice

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thanks! It’s a pretty easy project.

[@jcbryant4200]

I have the same 911 but not sure if I should get the medium or dark. Do you have a recommendation?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Go with the medium if law enforcement is an issue in your area.

[@Domusan]

Could I get the reflector on a 996 turbo?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

The deck lids are different sizes if I understand correctly.

[@vincentkim8458]

Nice job! Next project could be to tint the headlight assembly to make the headlight oval.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I won’t do that. Some people hate the fried egg look however, it is what is part of the car being special.

[@JimZRyd]

Nice job👍. I've been wanting to tint the lenses on my ZR-1. Going to check into the kit you used. Did you make a video when you applied the stripes to your 996?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+JimZRyd I did do a video for the stripes. I still need to do the editing. I hope to have it up within 2 weeks.

[@JimZRyd]

BusyDadsWorkshop Nice! From what I could see on the rear lid, they look great!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+JimZRyd thanks. I know I have a few pics on instagram.

[@odeirt]

Do you have a video of the installation of your stripes?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+Joseph Parshall absolutely! I should have it posted laster this week.

[@jeffnelson8965]

Would this work to cover the orange (runny egg) part of my 996 headlights?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Yes, it could do that.

[@A5SEN.]

Great idea and a well executed job! Do you have an instagram as I'd love to see a before/after comparison.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+R55ENS I do! @busydadsworkshop

[@Atipical_]

Solid video! I'm gonna do the same thing! Do you recommend the darkest tint or medium tint? And also did you get 1 yard or 2 yards of tint?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I believe I got the medium tint and just 1 yard.

[@theredderbaron]

Do you have a finished photo of it just taken from the back you could send me?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I'll have to hunt one down. I know I have one.

[@theredderbaron]

@@BusyDadsWorkshop thanks, would really appreciate it

[@brettneuberger6466]

Great video. Wish I would have seen it before helping my son do the same with his wrx. We sucked. Ha. - Love your car btw. Looking into one.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thanks. If you get one, you'll love it!

[@JD-jq4fh]

Which tint amount is used in this video? Is it the Dark Smoke?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

If I recall, it was medium smoke.

[@JD-jq4fh]

Thanks for the response. The tints online are, light smoke, stealth smoke, and dark smoke. I'm thinking you used the dark smoke because it's more of a rich black. The "medium smoke" is a very matte finish, from looking online. I wanted to get the same look as you used.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Then you are right. It must have been the dark smoke.

[@JD-jq4fh]

Thanks! Another quick question, did you smoke the headlights? Or leave the clear as is?

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I left them clear. I don’t like messing around with the headlights.

[@Tolliam]

Nice Really good job🎉🇫🇷

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thank you! 😃

[@N911GT2]

That actually works great on a black car. Mine is seal grey zo I don't have that problem very much. Great vid anyways.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Very true. It doesn’t work so well on other colors.

[@cintra2]

it's growing on me the desire to buy a 996 MKII as a second 911

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

It's a fun car to have! I won't be getting rid of it any time soon!

[@thomastom888]

Well done good video aswell

[@MyBlueZed]

Nice job!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+MyBlueZed think you!

[@ezraabdielmartinezjimenez3523]

Good idea, i think the same but in the car´s front

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

The 996 has such a unique look, I couldn't image changing the way the front looks.

[@MW-qc7wi]

Nice!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@robertdavis5714]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, good job with video.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@ChoPi-Eww]

Good instructions, good video, but sorry this makes me think of @Regularcarreviews, "I tinted my taillights so they don't work as well." 🙂

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

LOL! Kind of true there! I'm not that concerned as it is not a daily driver for me and it doesn't cover up my brake lights. This only impacts reverse and the turn indicators. And, if you haven't heard, non of us in Pennsylvania use turn signals! LOL!

[@litoaz]

Sucks that this will only work on a black/dark car

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Yeah, that is the drawback. It was the only way I could pull this off on my car.

[@4Fingr]

looks good, but is not allowed in europe

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Not technically allowed here either. 😉

[@hambone4402]

Knifeless tape! I’d never heard if it. Thanks for the tip and the video.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thank you. The knifeless tape is a great tool.

[@Outsourcer]

looks great,but not allowed in Germany..

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Thank you. It isn't allowed in Pennsylvania either. ;-)

[@muckman5509]

LED's look way better

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

+Muck Man they would not look right on a C4S. The red of the center reflector does not match the LED lens red

[@muckman5509]

that's why you get rid of it the centre reflector looks too 70's and dated

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

I disagree. The 4S is the only model that has the center reflector. I my opinion, it helps make the car what it is. Even the 2017 911 4S has the Red bar. A bit updated but it is still there.

[@MrAMG-mk8iu]

WHY GO THRU ALL THAT TROUBLE. THOSE LIGHTS ARE SO EASY TO TAKE OFF! THEN TINT THEM. OR EBAY HAS THE NEWER SET FOR $299 SMOKED AS WELL.

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

It only took a few minutes per light and I didn’t want a fully tinted light.