HOW TO: Tint / Smoke Headlights using vinyl overlays | DIY

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Premium Auto Styling brings you this quick & easy to follow install timlapse video. Although we used our smoke vinyl to tint this Audi's headlights these same methods can be applied to taillights as well.
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[@PremiumAutoStyling]

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[@alisonbrown9917]

Premium Auto Styling love your channel I’m in Australia

[@jasonstewart8926]

Does come in different shapes of black flim

[@LuisMorales-wi7mf]

@ Premium Auto Styling I want to buy the 15ft roll of your website , I was wondering if this film comes with a liner over the film to peel of after the installation is done?

[@hackingthematrix1141]

nice!! Thanks for sharing

[@lolobon1331]

#PremiumFam from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@gurunanakautomobilebhilwar2120]

Good job.

[@omkar_balghare_aksh7758]

light output is of same beam colour or differ... asking coz now m using p8 xenon hid (full white) n if i tint does its output brightness is diffrnt..hav a rply plz

[@nicholassmith82]

How would one use this same material to smoke taillights on a Honda Crosstour? Just because of the curvatures of the taillight, it looks to be a daunting task. My guess is that I would have to saturate the crap out of the taillight and film while applying? Any tips or insight would be greatly appreciated.

[@hydrainarms3135]

Lol, if you know what your doin it will come out like so, nice and clean. If you don't know what your doin and your a biginner expect creases and frustrating endless moments up n out the Ying Yang !!

[@hydrainarms3135]

yup! I like, I'm definitely doing this to my car..

[@South4153]

Hydra Inarms doesn‘t look like you did it. sooooo... did you do it? :D

[@swagbucksman34]

What present tint do yall use for headlights

[@mihaiucristiionut2578]

Can you tell me the heat gun which temperature did you use? around 200 degree Celsius or more? Thanks.

[@technicalwood4411]

Can i use this at the backlights of my audi a4 b5 2000 ??? And on the Front Headlights??

[@mikegreen3613]

The one thing that helps you see at night you tint?

[@ademcakmakc898]

Çok güzel oldu harika

[@killermontage786]

how big was the vinyl in this video that you used? 12x1foot?

[@b6avant486]

Quick question, I'm about to buy this film for a Volkswagen Jetta so how much should I buy? Btw it's for my headlights

[@Tino2o9]

Sounds silly but do headlight overlays cause headlight casing to crack? I’ve heard that in the case of HID, but just wanted to ask

[@arminfarhan605]

So perfect tinted 😉

[@unforgiven101inc]

will this diminish the brightness of their headlights

[@williammyers2417]

What percentage?

[@travissherwood8826]

do you have to use water ?

[@ictkeith3730]

How long did it take to do this one light

[@robinlopez1909]

Cool!

[@jonnoel1]

Doesnt the tint bubble on plastic surfaces?

[@chintannyt1919]

Is headlight out put reduce???

[@bumblebeeautobot92]

How big of a piece did you cut?? I would guess 12”x2’?

[@GHST_RCN]

Wow you made it look easy haha

[@allmotordc5rallmotorfa575]

GH0ST _ R3C0N1717 it is. jus use water and 3 drops of baby shampoo, squeegee an a heat gun. cut tha tint bigger then the light so u have enuf to work with. clean ur lights good and spray ur light but dont soak it and the film then place it in the middle an work from the middle out. good luck. im a pro tinter btw. lol

[@romeomk510]

Tried this about an hour ago and was quickly humbled. This shit is hard to do. I wasted about 24x24 of my tint roll. I didn't try wetting with soap water though. I guess I'll try that next time.

[@kuei12]

Great video. Now, how do we take it off?

[@jomaluddin2343]

R they dark smoke or light smoke tint?

[@RawwUnderGround]

I am in UK where can the vinyl be purchased

[@WizzyWhipitWonderful]

Cool video. Anyone know the instrumental here?

[@juspeezy9651]

WizzyWhipitWonderful j cole

[@DavidDiaz-wm6cj]

How’s the night visibility?

[@djvenning]

Is this standard window tint? or a special material specific for headlight tinting?

[@Rhyspw69]

I bought window tint from a halfords and it was way to thin as it kept sticking to itself and creasing so i ordered proper headlight tint and the material is alot thicker and can withstand more force than the film

[@beast11135]

What Is the lightest tint I can get? I want mine to be lighter than this one but not too light either maybe a shade or two lighter.

[@jerrybnasty5115]

They only come in Akon color

[@d.c7867]

@@jerrybnasty5115 racist pig

[@51NyCo]

Juste water or soap to!?

[@Gunskilleveryone]

Aight quick question, so you know how there are usually 3 layers on films like these, one is clear (that sticks to the adhesive), then the actual film, then another top layer that is removed at the very end, I didn't see y'all remove that 3rd layer at the end, does it come with it? Or is it just two layers?

[@Schneizel00]

Good question and yes, I believe they had to remove the top layer haha, it had orange peel to it as well so I'm pretty sure it had to be removed.

[@staticavalon2012]

what tint % was that?

[@emilylopez729]

is this standard window tint vinyl or is is a special tint

[@impulseproman]

I think it's different these sick really strong to lights

[@jeremypangan518]

just wash with water and dont need to wipe it?

[@lapizza7206]

is there one slightly lighter? I like the smokey look but I can't go completely smoked out

[@elliotthatdude24]

Yes there are smoke medium light tints

[@zsoltszalacsek6336]

Great! How can I remove it?

[@DJEDzTV]

Hello, can anyone suggest a good quality tint? This looks thick and easy to work with, i have some really thin tint and they are a paint to work with.. cheers x

[@Seventhcause]

3M

[@darrenpea2498]

How bad is the visibility from this?

[@juniorreyes1532]

Is it illegal to tint your headlights in ca??

[@penguin2223]

Tint percentage?

[@briansanchez7751]

Looks really nice on the white I have a grey color but don’t have a hair dryer does anyone know if I take it at a tint shop if they can do it for me ?

[@kolebaumgartner2011]

Wondering the same thing.. did you end up taking it to the tint shop? Would they do it for you?

[@briansanchez7751]

Kolma yes I did I didn’t get it because it was too much money for me at the time to pay for the tints for the windows and the lights, but certain tint shops do do them and it’s around the same price as the window for each light so be sure to call ahead of time to ask if they do them

[@cad4life93]

what percent?

[@bigkyle04]

+Premium Auto Styling would it be easier to take the head light out?

[@PremiumAutoStyling]

in some cases Yes, but it really just depends on the actual light you are working with. I like to keep the light on the vehicle when possible as its much easier keeping the light in a fixed position.

[@wadeedwards6194]

would a blow dryer work instead of a heat gun?

[@isaacembry5648]

Wade Edwards yes

[@user-hw1ln8jj1r]

What did you spray on it before attaching the vinyl

[@israelledezma4927]

You can use water and dish soap bud

[@anshulchouhan6310]

Does it decresss headlights throw plz rply

[@motorme7035]

Following.

[@TattedBraden]

Did you out sticky stuff on the headlight. What was the stray cause you didnt wipe it off

[@hollygowman4193]

Probably just water. Same as using window tint, always apply water first to allow movement, or it’ll just stick first time round

[@mr.n54o86]

What did you spray before applying the tint? 👍

[@KozmonautToribash]

Soap and water

[@vincenzotapusoa8209]

Soap and water or glass cleaner

[@ayubalom786]

is this legal?

[@alvndyln]

Can i use a hairdryer instead of heat gun? Because i dont own a heat gun

[@jroy876]

Yes you can

[@victorgomez7738]

AKA the Ray Charles mod

[@eliteage4432]

Do you ever do dry install or always wet? Also, are you using a water + soap solution? Thank you.

[@ethanmartin4366]

Soap + Water

[@akram_J477]

You have to use wet so u can slide in place otherwise once its stuck u can't move it. Excess water is squeegeed out

[@lolhaha1762]

how did the vinyl stick on headlamp?

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

it has adhesive on one side.

[@Llando]

anyone got a link to a quality vinyl wrap of about the same tint ? link is broken in the desc.

[@PremiumAutoStyling]

www.premiumautostyling.com/galaxy-tint/

[@brandonlow9501]

I've read that headlight tint may cause your headlights to have multiple hairline cracks. Anyone experience this?

[@LabMotorsports]

what percentage tint do you guys recommend on the headlights?

[@fatboy1993v]

75

[@LandonsBuildz]

@@fatboy1993v you aren’t even supposed to use tint, get translucent film that can look black but only blocks 10% light. Plus tint is much harder to put on than film

[@codywalsh2836]

Hocus pocus from baby driver ayy

[@demohoss8503]

So, how do you get wrinkles/bubbles out when you start to apply? Every time I've tried(dry). I get hella bubbles or wrinkles

[@joemalone4714]

Don't do it dry use water and soap to apply it

[@yusufmutadiel1366]

Slow it down he used a hair blow dryer or something similar

[@user-xy2pj5nv5g]

does it effects bad on the visibility at night ?!

[@bruh1077]

Iliqn Markov I’m going to do it today and I’ll let you know

[@user-xy2pj5nv5g]

疑わしい Thanks ;)

[@bruh1077]

Iliqn Markov so with regular orange lights you can’t see shit out of them, even with your brights on I’m going to go buy some LEDS today I think, also applying tint on a none smooth surface is damn near impossible. Left me with creases

[@demonsamongstmen562]

疑わしい That’s why you use a heat gun to help streth the tint :) Heat guns are a great little tool to have

[@danjustynchiong]

Light output reduced by 10-20%?

[@PremiumAutoStyling]

+Dan Justyn Chiong Very minimal change in light output, Maybe 5%

[@hydrainarms3135]

Dan Justyn Chiong drive with high beams on

[@Linkskyfyre]

How long does it have to cure? And does it have to at all? What makes it stick to the tail light? Sorry Im new. Thanks

[@JaySlaterHideandGoSeekChampion]

Definitely but swing up the bulbs to a white light will eat through it no problem

[@mrsassypants12]

Is this illegal in uk?

[@GoMango2541]

what's the percentage used on the video?

[@HeroofSomething]

About 5%

[@_PARADOX_Fy]

How does it hold up at a car wash

[@myemail9975]

Holds up good did mines 2years ago

[@SHELBYGT645]

dont go to a car wash...hand wash only.

[@adrianrainbow4106]

OOO.... trumped....

[@bdeep706]

I bet the lights are better at night tinted.

[@brucemeyer6345]

I do not have a heat gun. Does a hairdryer work as well?

[@RidingWithGerdas]

Bruce Meyer of course

[@brucemeyer6345]

I ended up getting a heat gun anyway, but I put the vinyl on and it was grey so it looked dirty more than anything. I took it off and am going to get some black, either 10% or 15% if I can find it.

[@makcmaksi154]

А фары потом вообще светят?

[@biswadeep2323]

What's the process of doing it? Please guide me.

[@Mike604]

Are you guys ever going to answer the 20 questions about what tint % or what?

[@chrissees4316]

MikeM 20% lol

[@ifGarage]

What percent tint is it? 30%? Also what is the legal percentage?

[@rs7464_]

if Integra this is illegal

[@HeroofSomething]

No it isn't lmao

[@demonsamongstmen562]

Dude no definitely not 30% lmao, you don’t want to do stupid dark, I recommend light black headlight tint (Unsure of the percentage) If you go stupid dark I’m sure it affects your lighting alot more unless you have LED’s which it would still affect

[@zeppmann9333]

Took mine off, yeah it looks dope, but cant see shit at night

[@KHeidendal]

with good foil there is no difference

[@shawonr3325]

you prob got shit halogens

[@sheldinvenus6475]

Can the same process be done to the tail lights?

[@PremiumAutoStyling]

yes

[@brucemeyer6345]

Yes but if you do please try and use a less dense tint. Because in the sunlight it is much worse, it is difficult to see the taillights. I'd much rather prefer not to have someone rear end me than have a dark tint on my taillights.

[@worksmarter6418]

@@brucemeyer6345 How much is the lighting affected?

[@LuisFernandoAraiza]

Is that just water that you spray in the vinyl?

[@PremiumAutoStyling]

Yes, it's just water with one small drop of regular dish soar

[@LuisFernandoAraiza]

+PremiumAutoStyling okay thanks, and for a 2015 subaru, how much vinyl would i need to do both the headlights and rear lights? 13 x ?

[@PremiumAutoStyling]

+Luis Fernando Araiza +Luis Fernando Araiza 13x7 feet should be enough, we also sell precuts for both lights you mentioned

[@LuisFernandoAraiza]

+PremiumAutoStyling Okay thank you

[@luc9177]

0:04 is that just water?

[@rammy3767]

it might be distilled water, not sure. but distilled water would make sense.

[@pulkinpulman2028]

Luc van Asten soap water..

[@VolpeInCalze]

I'm planning on doing the headlights and tail lights on my truck. is this reversible if I didn't like it?

[@demonsamongstmen562]

Gumba Sal Yes, just rip it off pretty much lol

[@fightclub4407]

Is this actully legal ?

[@demonsamongstmen562]

FightClub Check your state laws, more than likely it is because it’s pretty much a 2 way tint meaning one side is see through one side is dark (I think it’s called 2 way) It barely affects your light output, especially if you transfer over to LED’s

[@0397rb]

Could you faster please.

[@jnkmal9519]

It's not that hard to take the lights out. Why not take them out before doing this?

[@GoneDeathMode]

Because some headlights require you to partially/completely take off other parts of the car such as the bumper in order to remove them. Meaning more effort. Its also easier for stretching since you’ve got the unit is anchored in place.

[@michaelking2965]

I'm sure it's a lot harder than you make it look. Lol

[@HeroofSomething]

I am trying to get the film for my Honda Accord '17 but I have no idea how much I need, on the site it says 12x1 or something but I don't know what that even means. If anyone can help me out so I can buy these things already lmao thanks

[@HeroofSomething]

For all lights (front headlights and tail lights)

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

Check your state laws this is not legal in a lot of states.

[@Butterfly07949]

Nice job but a bit fast for me to keep up 😂

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Though this is freaking cool looking, i dont think this is Street Legal anywhere in the USA. Headlights are used to be able to see at night safely. Having dimmed headlights only makes visibility worse. This is not a great idea. If it was clear to help prevent yellowing on the headlights then yeah that would be cool.

[@lcountry013]

You sir are entirely wrong...instead of speaking on stuff you have no knowledge of ask someone or simply refer to google

[@joseluisruiz3789]

@@lcountry013 dude im not trying to pick a fight here but i live in Los Angeles, that should tell you enough. And if you dont know about Los Angeles, maybe you should google the laws here. You get fined for that here.

[@lcountry013]

@@joseluisruiz3789...then let people who actually work on cars and have to deal with these laws answer these question, there is no ill will, and LA huh I actually lived in SD so basically just speak on those laws not the rest of the US have a good one partna

[@joseluisruiz3789]

@@lcountry013 im not sure why you are getting all at the edge of your seat over this shit but ok my man. Lets leave it at that then. Peace to ya.

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

headlights or any lighting is not something you wanna tint or modify in that respect

[@vijayvasa7145]

Why to do this i can't understand

[@nicholassmith82]

Would you apply the same method to tail-lights?

[@takafumiarisawa70]

same method

[@daetravel4099]

i can make it less than 10min

[@cristhianvallejo3282]

People getting rear ended by this easy method

[@standlyua3608]

After that, his headlights working like my flashlight on the phone

[@tak3794]

This is okay. VVivid wraps are better and color looks much nicer. Check out CKwraps youtube channel, thats the only product he uses.

[@x2xtreme360]

You should make a video titled "how to fail your state's inspection"

[@x2xtreme360]

@Noob Noob94 you right. I'll just up and leave state so I can tint my headlights like a tool.

[@x2xtreme360]

@Noob Noob94 there's a reason it's illegal during an inspection. You're decreasing the light output of the headlamps. It's against DOT. I see tools all the time with tinted tails. I can't tell if it's parking lights or brake lights half the time. I say it again, tool.

[@x2xtreme360]

@Noob Noob94 🤣someone has tinted headlights.

[@socialghost4400]

Yeah who needs headlights to see where you are driving anyway

[@israelortega1722]

I need to do this to my truck as I always get flipped off or yelled at because i bought headlights that are way too bright.

[@cassie521]

😅

[@rickyjohnson974]

How do i do it with those stupid headlight nipples

[@vinaybedaka6258]

Aapka number dedo

[@brigzy09]

This should be called "watch me tint me headlights" there's no direction given in any way, it's not a how to is it

[@djp6191]

Too fast

[@the80sdumpster]

Lmao focus sample on a car vid

[@Ma21L]

Sod off adverts!!!!