Light tinting films are easily applied on top of tail lights
and headlights and can allow you to completely change the appearance of your
vehicle. Made from a strong and flexible film with a clear layer of adhesive,
there are a variety of smoke effect and coloured light tints which will give
you a stylish look on the road.
As well as improving your vehicle’s aesthetic, light tinting
will provide added protection against damage to the lights such as scratching
or chipping. Films are very durable and they’re waterproof, which means that
they can be washed and treated like any other surface on your vehicle. Light
tinting films can last for years, however if you’re ready for a change they can
simply be removed without damaging the lights.
Vehicle light tinting requirements
Although slick smoked tints are perfectly fine to use, if
your light tints are too dark you could pose a serious safety risk to yourself
and other drivers and you could see a big fine coming your way. In the UK,
light tinting films are permitted, though to keep drivers safe there are
certain requirements that need to be met when installing them:
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Lights cannot be dimmed by more than 50%. They need to
be bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and be clearly visible to drivers
from behind.
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You must still be able to see their original colour -
headlights need to be white/yellow, rear lights must be red.
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Lights should be visible from a distance.
Click here to see the full MOT regulations regarding
light tints. Having light tints installed should not be a reason for
MOT rejection, so long as the light outputs are not adversely reduced, it emits
the correct colour and the film is securely fitted. Grey or smoked light tints
are popular among drivers and less likely to affect the light output than
coloured options. If you have high-intensity discharge light bulbs
(H.I.D/Xenon) you should be careful when installing light tints as they may
produce an excessive heat build-up under sustained high beam use.
Pro-Tints specialise in vehicle wrapping and offer a wide
range of Oracal and SPI Vision light tints any tinting in stylish shades and
colours. Light tinting is a simple way to give your vehicle an interesting look
and works extremely well with a vehicle wrap or custom rims for a complete
uplift. To find out more about Pro-Tints light tinting products or to speak to
a member of the team for advice, please call 01794 367088 or email sales@pro-tints.co.uk.
