How are headlights and taillights blackened?

manveet · 3rd March 2007, 16:55

I got my Tail Lamps done today .. along with some other body parts.

Am sorry to say that it didn't turn out upto expectations - the light in the daytime is VERY dim. Plus, the matt finish looks kindof weird.

Lets wait for the night to see what happens.

Am in a bad mood so not going to post any pictures as of now.

karthik247 · 3rd March 2007, 18:41

@Manveet...
It depends on the number of layers u coat it with. Maybe u went a lil overboard with the paint. And if matt doesn't look good, try applying clear coat. Might look better..

desigNation · 4th March 2007, 12:13

i agree with chip,tail lamps blackened wont give a problem if lights can be seen through, but head lights darkened .....if you dont do night driving, it wouldnt be a probs...right guys??

basilmabraham · 4th March 2007, 12:28

@Karthik

I tried PMing you, no response yet!!

Where did u get the smoking done in TVM...I am very much interested.

Also, the three of you make a good show on the roads..

manveet · 4th March 2007, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by karthik247

@Manveet...
It depends on the number of layers u coat it with. Maybe u went a lil overboard with the paint. And if matt doesn't look good, try applying clear coat. Might look better..

Well to be honest, I did go a bit overboard with the layers.

And I kind of got angry/sad cause not too much of light was showing in the day. But when I saw the ride at night I TOTALLY freaked out .. its looking SMASHING .. the amount of light passing through is VERY GOOD.

Day pics coming up shortly.

To the BHP'ians who know Delhi:
I went through the acid test yesterday .. took my ride to M-Block GK1. Trust me, I passed with flying colors .. people were staring at the lights .. and when I would brake, they were like shocked !! .. and the Matt finish is really good .. the general thought is that i've stuck 3M matt vinyl on the lights .. but when I brake, they're like "OMG".

.. he he he . ..
I LOVE it !!

manveet · 4th March 2007, 16:33

^^ Blackened Tail-lamp and spoiler LED's. ^^

^^ Blackened side-indicators and parking-lights/indicators in HL assembly ^^

^^ Front View of Blackened parking lights. ^^ - also note the now blackened wire-mesh grille and horizontal slabs in the bumper (below the no. plate)

p.s.:-
After all this blackening the only issue is that sophistication has reduced from the ride. Not necessarily a bad thing but definitely not a car that i can now carry-off while wearing a Suit

basilmabraham · 4th March 2007, 16:38

Nice pictures Manveet..the spoiler LEDs was thoughtful...

...hoping to get my Black Palio lights blackened...

Sankar · 4th March 2007, 18:57

@Karthik & Xinome: You guys got it done at Carcare right? Narayanan is my good friend's uncle.

basilmabraham · 4th March 2007, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Sankar

@Karthik & Xinome: You guys got it done at Carcare right? Narayanan is my good friend's uncle.

Sankar, can you tell me where Carcare is. I am desperate to get my ride smoked...

Sankar · 4th March 2007, 19:39

You know Killipalam maruti popular motors workshop? It's on that road. If Coming from Jagathy take the killipalam road to karamana you'll come across popular maruti service center , keep on going ahead & cross the level crossing and around 300 meters after the crossing there's a small lane to the left with the board 'car care'. Garage is inside that lane onto the right.

basilmabraham · 4th March 2007, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

You know Killipalam maruti popular motors workshop? It's on that road. If Coming from Jagathy take the killipalam road to karamana you'll come across popular maruti service center , keep on going ahead & cross the level crossing and around 300 meters after the crossing there's a small lane to the left with the board 'car care'. Garage is inside that lane onto the right.

I know the Maruti service there, will find car care tomorrow. Thanks a lot.

ramie2400 · 4th March 2007, 19:49

hey manveet..your car rocks buddy..specially the rear looks cool..nice neat work for the tail-lamps..after this thread many cars are having smoked lights even i am planning one on my ford ikon 1.3exi

GEN X JEEP · 4th March 2007, 20:19

One can also use spray paint. First the usual things like covering etc etc etc. The using black paint, Mix Matt Black with Jet(gloss) black at a ratio of 4:6 so the color when dried does not appear glossy nor does it have the wornout look of matt balck. I have tried this since 1986 and still does it. Works cheap, and you can do tricks with masking too.

xinome · 4th March 2007, 20:24

well seems like after our plunge with paint n thinner evryones getting their lights smoked - basilmabraham yup get to car care but i would suggest you call me first would like to meet you - or just PM me with your mobile no and i will give u a call!

xinome · 4th March 2007, 20:29

ahoi sankar will ask narayanan unc regarding you tom.

and manveet sweet ride - now, tell me wasnt it worth it.
do post some pics with the brakes on.

3rd March 2007, 16:55	#196
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 732 Times View My Garage	:( I got my Tail Lamps done today .. along with some other body parts. Am sorry to say that it didn't turn out upto expectations - the light in the daytime is VERY dim. Plus, the matt finish looks kindof weird. Lets wait for the night to see what happens. Am in a bad mood so not going to post any pictures as of now.
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3rd March 2007, 18:41	#197
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	@Manveet... It depends on the number of layers u coat it with. Maybe u went a lil overboard with the paint. And if matt doesn't look good, try applying clear coat. Might look better..
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4th March 2007, 12:13	#198
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	i agree with chip,tail lamps blackened wont give a problem if lights can be seen through, but head lights darkened .....if you dont do night driving, it wouldnt be a probs...right guys??
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4th March 2007, 12:28	#199
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	@Karthik I tried PMing you, no response yet!! Where did u get the smoking done in TVM...I am very much interested. Also, the three of you make a good show on the roads..
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4th March 2007, 16:33	#201
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 732 Times View My Garage	Manveets Ride: Pictures ^^ Blackened Tail-lamp and spoiler LED's. ^^ ^^ Blackened side-indicators and parking-lights/indicators in HL assembly ^^ ^^ Front View of Blackened parking lights. ^^ - also note the now blackened wire-mesh grille and horizontal slabs in the bumper (below the no. plate) p.s.:- After all this blackening the only issue is that sophistication has reduced from the ride. Not necessarily a bad thing but definitely not a car that i can now carry-off while wearing a Suit Last edited by manveet : 4th March 2007 at 16:37.
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4th March 2007, 16:38	#202
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Nice pictures Manveet..the spoiler LEDs was thoughtful... ...hoping to get my Black Palio lights blackened...
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4th March 2007, 18:57	#203
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	@Karthik & Xinome: You guys got it done at Carcare right? Narayanan is my good friend's uncle.
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4th March 2007, 19:39	#205
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	You know Killipalam maruti popular motors workshop? It's on that road. If Coming from Jagathy take the killipalam road to karamana you'll come across popular maruti service center , keep on going ahead & cross the level crossing and around 300 meters after the crossing there's a small lane to the left with the board 'car care'. Garage is inside that lane onto the right.
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4th March 2007, 19:49	#207
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	hey manveet..your car rocks buddy..specially the rear looks cool..nice neat work for the tail-lamps..after this thread many cars are having smoked lights even i am planning one on my ford ikon 1.3exi
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4th March 2007, 20:19	#208
GEN X JEEP Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: COK, DBX, JED Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	One can also use spray paint. First the usual things like covering etc etc etc. The using black paint, Mix Matt Black with Jet(gloss) black at a ratio of 4:6 so the color when dried does not appear glossy nor does it have the wornout look of matt balck. I have tried this since 1986 and still does it. Works cheap, and you can do tricks with masking too.
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4th March 2007, 20:24	#209
xinome BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: I am lost.... Posts: 339 Thanked: 0 Times	well seems like after our plunge with paint n thinner evryones getting their lights smoked - basilmabraham yup get to car care but i would suggest you call me first would like to meet you - or just PM me with your mobile no and i will give u a call!
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4th March 2007, 20:29	#210
xinome BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: I am lost.... Posts: 339 Thanked: 0 Times	ahoi sankar will ask narayanan unc regarding you tom. and manveet sweet ride - now, tell me wasnt it worth it. do post some pics with the brakes on.
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