If you are reading this, you likely want to smoke your headlights. This is something that many people will do to enhance the look of their vehicle. You will most often find this on high-end cars. However, anyone can smoke their headlights. You do not have to have an expensive car to have smoked headlights.
We are going to take a look at how you can install smoked headlights at home. This article is going to explain step-by-step how to smoke your headlights. It is quite a straightforward and simple process that does not take that long to do.
However, we will discuss a few things that are associated with smoked headlights as well later on. Let us wait no further, let’s talk about smoking your headlights!
You will find that many people are smoking their tail lights and other items in their vehicles. You will also find people smoking their headlights. This is something that is not going to be on factory vehicles often, if at all.
Carmakers are using this to enhance the overall look of their vehicle. If you are looking to enhance the look of your vehicle, stay tuned as we talk about that next!
You are going to need a few things to do this job at home. The things you will need are listed below.
These are all the items that you will need to smoke your headlights at home. Keep in mind that you should be able to do this at home by following the steps below.
You will want to make sure that your headlights are clean. You are going to want to use a glass-cleaning spray to do this. However, you are going to want to get another, more intense cleaner. You want the headlights to be as clean as you can get them before you proceed to the next steps.
Another thing to keep in mind is your hands. You need to make sure your hands are clean and that you are not touching the headlights after you clean them. This will ensure that the headlight is as clean as possible.
You will look at the shape of your headlight when you do this. You will cut out a piece of backing paper and put it to the lens on the headlight. Make sure that the backing paper fits the area you intend to cover perfectly.
You will then put headlight spray over the backing paper. You will want the best cleaning solution or spray for this. It will get you the best results. You may use glass cleaner, however, you must get the same result.
Once you have sprayed the backing paper, you will then let it sit or soak for at least twenty minutes. You will want to be using a dryer to make the temperature drop. You want the temperature to be less than 65-degrees Fahrenheit. Do this until the lens and backing paper are completely dried.
You will want the headlight to be dry. It will have to be dry to the touch, however, do not touch it with your bare hands. You will want to use gloves for this step to ensure that there are no prints on the headlight. You will take off the backing paper from the lens.
You must be putting the backing paper correctly to ensure that the next steps can be followed and taken with ease.
You will want to make sure that the headlight is ready for a tinting spray. You want a tape that will be friendly to your vehicle. This is very important because the wrong tape could damage your vehicle. You will want this tape to be able to resist liquid. You will use this tape to boarder your headlight.
This is going to be the final process that you have to do. You will spray the tinting spray on your headlight. Do not do it too close or too far away. You will end up with dripping if you are too close and you will not get the desired tint if you are too far away.
You will let this sit for a minimum of thirty minutes. Be sure that the spray is completely dry before doing anything. You can then return to step one and clean your headlights.
As you know there are going to be many things that are going to make this a hit with car or truck enthusiasts. We are going to talk about them. One of the biggest reasons that people do this is for the look of the car.
When headlights or even taillights are tinted or smoked they are going to make the car more attractive. People who love cars are going to want to modify their cars to look the best. Plus, the headlight of the vehicle will better match the car when it is smoked.
Another thing that is going to be better is that you can be creative with your design. There are many different tint colors that you can use and different ways that you can go about smoking your headlights. Plus, reducing any excess light coming from your car is always a plus.
As with anything, there are going to be some downfalls to it. Smoking your headlights does have a few downfalls itself. It is something that not every area will allow. You will have to check with your state’s law to see if it is legal or not. There are a lot of areas in which smoked headlights are illegal.
If you find yourself in foggy weather, smoked headlights are going to be your enemy. It will make it more difficult to see and you will be going much slower. It is more dangerous in the fog. You cannot see as well because your headlights are smoked.
Lastly, you will find that with a smoked headlight, there is going to be less light going through. This means that you will not be able to see as well as you do during daylight. The light may be less bright than it used to be.
If you have smoked headlights, it may be advised that you do not use this vehicle on foggy days or at night. If you do, your visibility will be reduced. However, if you do not have your headlights super dark, this should be okay. It is your judgment when you drive with smoked headlights if it is safe or not.
You will find that your visibility will be reduced. However, it does not have to be reduced by that much. The amount that it is reduced depends on the level of tint that you decide to use. Keep in mind that the darker materials that you use, the more your visibility will be reduced.
You will find that some areas do not like when headlights are smoked. In some cases, you could end up with a ticket. That is why it is important to check local laws and regulations to ensure that smoking your headlights is okay.
In some areas, the police will not care if your headlights are smoked as long as you are driving appropriately. If headlight smoking is illegal in your area, we’d suggest that you don’t attempt this modification.
If you want to have your headlights smoked you can take them to a shop. There are many shops available that will smoke headlights if you do not want to do it at home. However, this is not going to be a cheap process. That is why we suggest doing it at home if you have the means to do it at home.
You are now aware of how to tint your headlights or smoke them. This will enhance the overall appearance of your vehicle and you can do it in the comfort of your home. This process is not a difficult one, however, each step should be completed with care and caution.
Taking the time to do the process right the first time is going to ensure that you are not wasting any money. These items are not too expensive, however, if you keep messing up, it could be.
We hope that you have found the information in this article useful. Thank you for taking the time to read and see our point of view. We hope that you can easily smoke your headlights without too many problems.
