[00 Trans Ram]

I originally bought the 3rd brake light blackout tint sticker that several vendors sell here. It went on easily, and looked OK. But, I wasn't very happy that it left a ring of red at the edges.

It's not the fault of the vendor or sticker. The problem is that the 3rd brake light is raised from the level of the decklid. It's kind of a bubble shape. The sticker just doesn't extend far enough to wrap around the edges. Sure, you could only see a slight red ring when viewed from the top or sides (or bottom, but no one is under your car looking at it). It looked fine from the back. But, I would see it every time I opened the trunk.

So, I removed the sticker and used the VHT tint spray. I was originally going to remove the light, but saw that it not only uses 4 screws to hold it in (with clips on the screws), but also is glued in with a weatherproof sealer glue. After seeing that, I decided to just mask off the rest of the car with tape/paper.

The good news is that you can get your fingernails under the light a tad, and pull it up just a hair. But, it's plenty enough space to be able to get masking tape down behind it enough to prevent overspray on the paint.

I did 3-4 coats, 2 passes per coat. And it looks wonderful! It's glossy. It's uniform. And it took less than 30 minutes, start to finish.

One tip if you do this. Don't spray directly onto the lens. I mean, not perpendicular. If you do, you'll end up with that same red ring on the outside. Rather, put the can at 45* to the top/left of the light (so you get the left and top edges) for the first pass, then 45* to the bottom/right of the light (so you get the right and bottom edges) for the second pass.

When you finish, it'll look completely black. But the light shines through with about 90% or more of the original brightness.

I know . . .

I'll get them now that it's sunny outside.

Here we go

[kropscamaro16]

i had a sticker first and hated it then had my bodyshop do it later and love it! night and ay lol also had them do my rear red sidemarkers also

[DougCBJ]

I used Plasti dip on mine and all the reflectors, to be honest, I don't understand why others haven't done it this way. It covers 100%. The light still shines through when you hit the brakes on the third break light.

[kropscamaro16]

i just dont like the flat cheap look of plastidip my bodyshop guy charged me like $60 for all three to be painted

[zeekle]

I like the look but concerned about breaking the law on doing these.

[00 Trans Ram]

In TN, you should be fine.

https://www.tn.gov/lawsandpolicies/a...tions-as-to-co

[kropscamaro16]

in cali its illegal but no cops have cared yet lol

[PackersFan26]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

in cali its illegal but no cops have cared yet lol

yet....until you pass by one whos pissed off and having a bad day lol. every time i see a cop no matter what i roll my tints down. haha

[kropscamaro16]

haha i have tint and smoked third brake light and loud exhaust and im fine

[camaromike77]

I went this route......

[mrtoner]

Originally Posted by camaromike77

I went this route......

That looks great, but they want HOW MUCH?????

[camaromike77]

Originally Posted by mrtoner

That looks great, but they want HOW MUCH?????

$285 shipped.

[dmau9600]

I had the third brake light and all reflectors tinted when I had my windows tinted. If you have a professional tint shop do it, they can properly stretch the tint to cover all of the red/orange.

Tint looks much better than spray or plastidip, since it retains a nice glossy finish. I paid $100 to have all 7 pieces tinted (all 4 corners, 2 in the bottom rear bumper, brake light).

[mrtoner]

Just looked at thatgmpartsguy site to see if there is any news about a GM tinted 3rd brake light.

This is what I found


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