Tinted Tails

[sstoner911]

I am sure there has been topic on this but I cant seem to find it -

Does anyone have a link or the how-to on tinting the tails on a 2008 GMC Sierra. I traded in a 2007 Dodge Ram...hated that ram!

[no0b123]

I recommend taking it to a window tinting shop. This way they can tint the lights instead of painting them. Plus it's done by a professional so it will be a clean install and a safe one. Might be expensive, but what isn't? Thats my advice.

[sstoner911]

I recommend taking it to a window tinting shop. This way they can tint the lights instead of painting them. Plus it's done by a professional so it will be a clean install and a safe one. Might be expensive, but what isn't? Thats my advice.

I had a local shop put limo tint on my ram and I also had them do it to the sierra....I have had cops mention its to dark but never got a fix it ticket...

I may go back to that shop and see how dark they think i can get away with on the tails and 3rd brake light.

Cant be too costly - it was only a 100 for all the windows on the sierra crew cab.:glasses:

[retired2001]

There is an article in the current issue of "Sport Truck" magazine that shows exactly "how to" do this, prep' through painting. Good luck!

[Undisputed]

I just bought a set from a guy in Palm Springs, CA. They look great. I can give you his info and send you some pics if you'd like. They were like $140.

[sstoner911]

I just bought a set from a guy in Palm Springs, CA. They look great. I can give you his info and send you some pics if you'd like. They were like $140.


Sure...sounds good.

Pics would be great!

[97burban]

I am sure there has been topic on this but I cant seem to find it -

Does anyone have a link or the how-to on tinting the tails on a 2008 GMC Sierra. I traded in a 2007 Dodge Ram...hated that ram!

I have a friend that has a newer mustang that tinted his.He did it himself with a kit that he ordered off of the net.He said it wasnt expensive either and real easy to do.Have you tried to search it on google.I know that is how he found his.

[sstoner911]

I have a friend that has a newer mustang that tinted his.He did it himself with a kit that he ordered off of the net.He said it wasnt expensive either and real easy to do.Have you tried to search it on google.I know that is how he found his.


I ll see what I can find ....thanks!

[sheep]

I am sure there has been topic on this but I cant seem to find it -

Does anyone have a link or the how-to on tinting the tails on a 2008 GMC Sierra. I traded in a 2007 Dodge Ram...hated that ram!

i like dodge.... :confused:

when i was thinking about doing my celicas taillights i looked up a few how-to videos on youtube, just a thought if you are still interested in doing it yourself

[sstoner911]

i like dodge.... :confused:

when i was thinking about doing my celicas taillights i looked up a few how-to videos on youtube, just a thought if you are still interested in doing it yourself


My ram was ok..it was a 2007 but it did not ride nearly as well as the GMC nor are the seats as comfortable. Also when I drove down the dirt road to my house the drivers door would actually fle away from the frame and rattle. Dodge of course couldnt find anything wrong.

[Undisputed]

I just got home tonight so I'll get some pics probably tomorrow. I also heard that some people have used VHT Nightshades. It's a tint spray. You can probably get it at Autozone or something like that.
Also I've heard that you can get tint spray from a hobby shop or model car store.

[wallstetter]

i got a set for my 04 at a auto parts store like advance auto or murrays auto i got front and back for $100

[06badZ71]

search around your local auto stores and even ebay and look for the black out covers thats what i got on my truck all around spent about 100 for all 4.their just plastic covers that ither clip on or double sided tape..or another route u can go which is what i did with my blazer search around your auto stores for smoke black spray..called somethin like that.. and you just spray on the outside of the light housings..how ever dark you want layer by layer..quick and easy...:great:

[jmonte3]

where do u keep ur kicker L7 box? I have dual 10" L7's under my back seat...not ported tho...how do urs sound? beating down the block?

[06badZ71]

i just keep it on my back seat..i dont like havin a full truck of passangers anyway so doesnt bother me...ya that puppy poounndss,in a giant ported box.. ive had friends tell me they can hear me comin from blocks away and alot of things would raddle in their houses...im runnin a 1500watt Bazooka P. miller 1 ohm stable amp rated at 1000rms....what kind of amp you running?

[sstoner911]

where do u keep ur kicker L7 box? I have dual 10" L7's under my back seat...not ported tho...how do urs sound? beating down the block?


I have a custom ported box under my rear seat - it sounds great! I dont really like the way sealed boxes sound...but thats just me.

You can have the best of everything but if the enclosure sucks your system will sound like crap.

[jmonte3]

true...did u have it custom made or did you buy from somewhere?

[383man]

My ram was ok..it was a 2007 but it did not ride nearly as well as the GMC nor are the seats as comfortable. Also when I drove down the dirt road to my house the drivers door would actually fle away from the frame and rattle. Dodge of course couldnt find anything wrong.


my brother owned a 2005 dodge cummins, it blew injector after injector, five in all before the engine actually blew, with less than 40k on it. he finally traded it in for the right diesel, duramax, hasn't had an issue yet :rofl:

[sstoner911]

true...did u have it custom made or did you buy from somewhere?


I had a shop build it for me - the port is on the right side of the box and the subs are on the bottom of the box. the box is rasied off the floor a bot so the subs dont hit the floor.