Rear taillights tinted?

[kentoe]

Planning on bringing the MY in for front window tint. Was considering tinting / smoking the rear tail lights. Has anyone here considered it or done it? Not sure how it’d look or how hazardous it would be. Was hoping to black out the emblems in the future

 

[Pianewman]

Ask your insurance company what they think, not us.

 

[NXN-P3D]

Planning on bringing the MY in for front window tint. Was considering tinting / smoking the rear tail lights. Has anyone here considered it or done it? Not sure how it’d look or how hazardous it would be. Was hoping to black out the emblems in the future

I did the inside part and left the red for contrast and visibility.

 

[RH1N0]

I blacked mine out second day of
Ownership. Here’s a side by in progress picture.

I’ve had it like this for about 10months zero issues. Is it wise? Probably not, but it looks 100%better.

 

[kentoe]

I did the inside part and left the red for contrast and visibility.

View attachment 662385

I blacked mine out second day of
Ownership. Here’s a side by in progress picture. View attachment 662448
I’ve had it like this for about 10months zero issues. Is it wise? Probably not, but it looks 100%better.

Thanks for the examples and not a smart ass reply!

 

[Pianewman]

HAHA! You asked "...how hazardous it would be..." My "smart ass reply" was actually an honest comment.

I like the look very much, except when visibility is low and I can't see your brake lights. Been there, done that. It IS hazardous. Be careful. If you get rear-ended, don't expect your insurance company to help you out.

 

[kentoe]

I like the look very much, except when visibility is low and I can't see your brake lights. Been there, done that. It IS hazardous. Be careful. If you get rear-ended, don't expect your insurance company to help you out.

Thanks will keep that in mind, that was my main concern. Was curious if others had done it and regretted it basically, sounds like you wouldn’t do it again if you had been there done that before?

HAHA! You asked "...how hazardous it would be..." My "smart ass reply" was actually an honest comment.

Sorry it was like 4 am and I was grumpy / couldn’t sleep — you made a good suggestion honestly. My apologies

 

[kentoe]

Fwiw MA doesn't allow tinting of headlights/taillights so that answers that for me! Not worth the hassle

 

[Ejl80]

Fwiw MA doesn't allow tinting of headlights/taillights so that answers that for me! Not worth the hassle

No state that I am aware of allows it.

 

[hopmix]

I did the inside part and left the red for contrast and visibility.

View attachment 662385

Did you use Knife-less tape to do this?

 

[NXN-P3D]

Did you use Knife-less tape to do this?

You can - i didnit as a test, traced it and cut the shape. It’s not very perfect, but it’s not noticeable. Next time I’ll probably use the tape.

 

[jeffbco]

No state that I am aware of allows it.

Except you can buy OEM tinted replacement taillights for Porsche Cayman, Cayenne and others. They musT have received DOT approval to do this.

Tinted Tail Lights (981)

Check out the deal on Tinted Tail Lights (981) at Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories

www.suncoastparts.com

 

[Ejl80]

Except you can buy OEM tinted replacement taillights for Porsche Cayman, Cayenne and others. They musT have received DOT approval to do this.

Tinted Tail Lights (981)

Check out the deal on Tinted Tail Lights (981) at Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories

www.suncoastparts.com

Looks like parts are black, not tinted?

 

[52 16 57 39]

Reducing light output - from headlights or taillights is not a great idea IMO.

However - accentuating the darkness looks waay better to me. I really want to crack open the Y’s headlights and paint the chrome bits matte black. Light output stays the same and looks soo much better.

I wonder about open the taillights...?

 

[jeffbco]

Looks like parts are black, not tinted?

Described as "tinted"...however you want to interpret that. Other offerings are described as "black". Seems as if Porsche has found something customers like -

Search

Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories: Search

www.suncoastparts.com

 

[FasterBlaster]

I did the inside part and left the red for contrast and visibility.

View attachment 662385

Late to the party but this is an awesome photo...

 

[luderacer94]

I did the inside part and left the red for contrast and visibility.

View attachment 662385

@NXN-P3D have you gotten pulled over yet for the lights?

 

[NXN-P3D]

@NXN-P3D have you gotten pulled over yet for the lights?

No, the red brake lights are not tinted though.