Vesta taillight tinting

Tinting a Lada Vesta car is a common thing - if you buy a car, tint it right away! With darkened rear side windows, the Lada Vesta looks stylish, solid, expensive, and the price of such a modification is within reasonable limits.

A tinted Lada Vesta certainly looks gorgeous, but the percentage of tinting must comply with GOST 5727-88, so we will eliminate problems with the traffic police in the future. The process itself does not cause difficulties for car enthusiasts, so most of them apply the tint themselves, without specialists. Tinting can be removable (in the article you will find a video about this), with a pattern, chameleon. Read the article and you will be safe, the police will not fine you for violating the darkness rules!

Film tinting of rear lights

This tuning of lights is reminiscent of the procedure for tinting car windows:

The glass is cleaned of dirt.
A soap solution is applied to the lantern.
Film is attached.
The film is smoothed by heating with a hairdryer.
Trim the edges of the film.
You can also cut out individual sections of the film to highlight certain sections of the taillights.

The film can be of various colors (for example, gray, black or red). To remove the film from the rear light, you just need to pick it up by the edge. There are no traces of glue left on the lantern.

Installation

Remove standard lights.
Install the tuning lights, first screwing in the studs to the maximum.

The studs are different from the standard ones, they stick out a little. This is done specifically to prevent the flashlight from overheating. If you grind off the studs, the warranty on the lights will be void.

Connection

: For the running direction indicators to work correctly, it is necessary to lay wires from the central lights from the trunk lid to the lights on the body. The length of the wires is only enough for a sedan; on a station wagon, the wires will have to be extended.

Tinting rear lights on Lada Vesta

Collection of photos from the group on VK ladavestaclub:

Site users can post their options for tinting Vesta lamps in the comments.

Is it worth tinting the taillights?

Safety. The most important thing is human life. The presence of film or varnish on the glass makes the flashlight dimmer, which can cause an accident.
Fine. 12.5 part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses: “Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which, in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of a vehicle to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety, the operation of a vehicle is prohibited.”
Technical inspection. Difficulty or inability to undergo a vehicle technical inspection.

What do you think, can tinting the rear lights be harmless?

Let us remind you that you can make a Lada Vesta car more individual with the help of other modifications, for example, removing nameplates, installing a button on the trunk lid, or making the trunk lid open automatically.

Key words: tail lights Lada Vesta

By the way, tinting comes from the factory on some trim levels, including Vesta St. Cross.

What tuning is suitable for LADA Vesta headlights

In various reviews and test drives of the car, the LADA Vesta lights showed themselves to be worthy. But the owners highlight the following shortcomings:

less bright light when compared with LED optics;
short service life;
expensive service.

To improve the quality of lighting, you can replace the headlight units. This will increase the brightness of the low and high beams and the clarity of the light spot. Another way to modify the headlights on Vesta is by tuning the glass using black tinting, which is suitable for rear lighting. This will not affect the visibility of brake lights, side lights or turn signals on the road.

Drivers claim that replacing optics makes the car more modern and beautiful compared to standard equipment. You can replace the standard unit yourself, or contact specialists. It is mandatory that alternative optics comply with the requirements of technical regulations.

Tuning the optics of the Lada Vesta can be done using lensed and LED optics, and LED lighting is available for top models. Xenon headlights do not allow the use of the car's standard optical unit; their installation is illegal and punishable by a fine.

How can you tint your car so as not to interest the traffic police?

Many people are puzzled by what will happen if the rear side windows of the car are tinted? Nothing will happen. The rule about violations applies only to the windshield and front side windows, but even they are not categorical: A film no more than 14 cm wide can be glued to the upper part of the windshield. The remaining part of the windshield can also be darkened, but with a light transmission of at least 70%. The side front windows can also be tinted so that the light transmittance is 70% or higher. A car enthusiast can apply tint to any glass of his car, but with different levels of darkness. Usually Lada Vesta owners tint the rear hemisphere and the stripe on the forehead, but tinting the rear side windows will definitely give the car elegance and seriousness.

All about tuning headlights for LADA Vesta

Headlights are necessary for safe driving, especially at night, so the lighting needs to be of the highest quality.

The Vesta manufacturer fully followed international quality standards when developing optics; the designers worked on their appearance. The headlights of the car have a separating curved chrome insert. On the top of the device there is an inscription - LADA.

The low beam lighting is provided by halogen lamps with an H7 socket; for the main beam, H1 sockets are installed. The turn signal is PY21W, and the position indicators are 5W/W21. The manufacturer decided to save on the front lights, and production cars differ from the concept version.

With the help of rear light lights, we managed to emphasize the corporate style of the car. Turning lamps WY16W are installed here, parking signal and brake signal are P21/5W, and the reverse light is provided by W16W lamps. The size on the trunk lid is W5W.

Factory tinting Lada Vesta

All versions of Vesta: Classic, Comfort, Luxe and Exclusive trim levels already have a light factory tint, although not every person notices it. On the Lada Vesta SV Cross model, factory tinting is also provided, but in the Luxe configuration. Its degree of darkness does not differ from the basic Vesta model. The percentage of tinting on the Lada Vesta is quite high, given the current rules.

Important: The light transmittance is approximately 72%, which is almost the maximum permissible for the windshield and front side windows.

This darkening is enough to feel comfortable in sunny weather. If you want to add some privacy to the interior, it is recommended to further darken the rear windows without touching the windshield and front windows.

Where can I buy?

You can buy film for tinting the rear lights of Lada Vesta at an auto store. However, many people order it online. You don't need a lot of film for pasting, so it makes sense to buy it by the meter. The price is not too high, so no big expenses are expected.

The list below shows prices for headlight tint film on various online sites:

https://carbonka.ru/tonirovka-dlja-far/plenka-dlya-far-30sm-4d-watercub-dymchataya – 200 rub./m;
https://www.lambox.ru/tonirovka-far-almaznaya-kroshka.html – 200 rub./m;
https://electro-kot.ru/plenka-svetlo-chernaya.html – 300 rub./m;
https://tsi-auto.ru/p43173985-plenka-dlya-tonirovki.html – 250 rub./m;
https://pro-carbon.net/category/plenki-dlya-far/ - 400 rub./m.

Of course, before gluing, the surface of the lantern must be cleaned and degreased with anti-silicone.

Why tint your car?

In addition to the fact that after tinting the car itself looks more serious and more expensive, there are other reasons why thousands of car enthusiasts have their car tinted and remodeled. For example, the car interior receives less ultraviolet and infrared radiation, since the film successfully reflects the rays. Tinting also has other, more rational advantages.

Pros of tinting

Applying a tinted film can provide additional benefits to the car owner. The most useful of them are: Increased safety in case of an accident. The laminated glass does not shatter into pieces, but is held securely, providing additional safety to the driver and passengers. Protection from prying eyes, including potential criminals. They will not be able to study what exactly is stored in your interior, which means there will be no additional temptations to break the glass. Reducing the load on all car systems. The heat reflected from the film does not heat up the interior, the air conditioning system does not have to work hard, and fuel consumption is reduced. The interior upholstery does not fade, maintaining the car's original appearance longer.

Cons of tinting - you need to know

Speaking about the advantages of tinting car windows, we should also mention the disadvantages that arise: Visibility is reduced when using a dark film. Tinting attracts additional attention from traffic police representatives, who can check the correct installation of the film. Low quality material, which is often used to darken windows, quickly gets scratched and becomes covered in bubbles, which seriously spoils the appearance of the car. The film has to be changed regularly.

Features of Lensed Lights

The Lada's automotive optics are based on reflectors that reflect lighting through chrome grilles. The driver receives a light spot directed at the roadway. The devices are produced with corrugated glass.

In lensed lighting devices, the principle of operation is different - the flashlight accumulates light on metal sheets, after which the light spot is redirected to the lenses, and they project it onto the road. This allows for improved focusing.

Tint in a studio or do it yourself

Previously, it was possible to make high-quality tinting only in a car workshop, since the quality of the film material was low, and to apply it accurately, you needed skills and experience. Today you can buy very good material for gluing. Its application does not require excessive care. In addition, the range of films is wide, and the price is affordable for almost everyone. You need to make a decision about who will tint your car based on the availability of free time and desire, nothing more.

Average price of tinting Lada Vesta

The average price of one glass in a studio is approximately 3000-4000 rubles if we are talking about the rear axle shaft or 1500-2000 rubles for a side window. This amount includes only the work of the master itself. The removable tinting itself will cost another 2,000 rubles. The final cost may vary depending on the type of tint film and the amount of work. When refining several glasses, the price may become more favorable. In general, we note that even if you contact the service for help, you will spend a little money, but the work time will be reduced.

What optical devices to buy for Vesta

Distinctive features of Vesta optics are chrome inserts in the form of wavy lines for front lighting and the presence of the famous X for rear lighting. X stands out perfectly when the lights are on and at night. The most popular manufacturers of common lighting devices:

Recently it became known about the developments of a design bureau from the city of Barnaul, which is called “CUBE”. We are talking about tuned front and rear headlights, which are based on LEDs. They are intended for Lada Vesta SV cars.

Tuning the taillights of the Lada Vesta will improve the brightness of the signals and give the car individuality. It is better to purchase optics from a company representative and replace them at a trusted service center.

Checklist for tinting yourself

The tinting process is simple and monotonous. Let's look at the step-by-step steps for gluing the rear axle shaft:

We thoroughly wash the glass with soapy water on both sides, and then wipe it dry so that no lint remains;
We make a tint pattern slightly larger than the size of the glass;
Apply a highly foaming soap solution to the windows and windshield. This will neutralize the glue for a while;
We install the film, carefully removing any bubbles and shampoo residues from under it with a spatula;
Heat the film with a hairdryer;
Carefully cut off the excess material, leaving a couple of millimeters that need to be placed under the seals;
Let everything dry for at least a day;
The work will require skill and an assistant, but it can be done in a short time.

Preparatory work

First of all, you will need to prepare the lanterns for covering with film. To do this you need:

Remove the headlight from its mountings. It is not necessary to completely disassemble it and pull out the wiring; it is enough to simply remove it from the mounts and leave it on the wires.
Clean and degrease the surface. To clean, use warm water and soapy water; dishwashing liquid will also work. And for degreasing feet, it is better to use isopropyl alcohol. It is not aggressive and perfectly removes any fat from surfaces without damaging them.
Make sure that the ambient temperature in the place where you will work is about 20°C. If you apply tint to brake lights at too high or, conversely, too low a temperature, the film will most likely warp.

After the preparatory work, it is recommended to immediately begin gluing the feet before dirt sticks to them.

What else to tint: darken the taillights

Many car enthusiasts decide to darken the taillights of their Lada Vesta. Two methods are used for this: tinting the lanterns with varnish or film. Both methods are easy to implement and do not require significant costs. In the first case, dimming the rear lights is done in several layers: the varnish is applied, dried, and then the procedure is repeated. But even in this case, over time it will wear off, and if the varnish is completely removed, the surface will be damaged.

Let's talk about dimming headlights using film; here the process is similar to applying it to the windshield or windows. A soap solution, hair dryer and spatula are also used. You can remove such a tinted film without damaging the headlight in just a couple of seconds, so this method is preferable. The advisability of tinting the rear headlights is something to consider carefully. Dimmed lights can cause an accident and make it difficult to pass your annual vehicle inspection.

Even with a routine stop by a traffic police officer, you can run into a fine.

If he notices that the headlights have been redone. Be prepared to be responsible for any consequences of altering your car.

Traditional tinting films have different light transmittance and are available in a huge range. Car window tinting solves many problems, both practical and aesthetic. The film protects the interior and consists of several layers, while it has an affordable price and you can do the installation yourself. Some of the most common types of tinting for Lada Vesta cars in Moscow are the following types of tinting:

Dark tinting from 5% to 15%. Such a film can increase the percentage of tinting when the factory light transmittance of the glass does not suit the car owner. The darkest types of tints are available with shades, with a mirror finish or with a color transition. A car with tinted black windows looks more stylish and maintains true passenger privacy inside.
Chameleon tinting. The film has athermal properties, maintaining the optimal temperature inside the cabin. Athermal tinting blocks infrared rays, so there is no overheating even in summer. Chameleon tinting is installed on Lada Vesta windows in the same way as standard tinting films. The Chameleon tint film has an unusual structure; the difference in density is observed over the entire surface of 5%, so there is a shimmer of different colors.

Eyelashes for headlights: selection rules

Eyelashes are the only existing external tuning for LADA Vesta headlights.

When purchasing, it is mandatory to inspect the product for scratches, chips and other mechanical defects. It is important to choose suitable eyelashes, taking into account the contour of the lighting fixture; the tuning corners should not extend beyond the edges. The ideal option is to first apply the eyelashes to the headlight.

The quality of the material is of great importance; cracks should not appear on the plastic, even at very low temperatures. You can choose eyelashes that match the color of the car. You can order the product if it is not in stock. The additional payment will range from 50 to 450 rubles. Rear light trims are also selected.

It is advisable to purchase accessories at one of the dealerships, but eyelashes are not listed with additional equipment. That leaves car stores, markets and online stores.

Here are approximate prices and features of eyelashes from the most popular manufacturers:

Production	vendor code	Material	Tone	Price
AcrylAvto	RVAZ-00001127	Plastic	Black	380 rub.
Electro-Stavr	Plastic	By body color	800 rub.
Tiu.ru	LDVST_NOPLO	Plastic	Black	460 rub.
clubturbo.ri	00-00001843	Plastic	Black	550 rub.
Ladatuningshop (for rear lights)	Smooth	Black	600 rub.
Ladatuningshop (for headlights)	ABS plastic	Black	850 rub.

*Prices are current as of 10/06/2018

Eyelash installation

The material used is fiberglass, ABS plastic or similar raw materials.

The following mounting options are available:

Double-sided tape;
sealant. It is applied to the cover itself, after which it is pressed against the lighting fixture using masking tape or other material.

Both mounts are durable and reliable, but when removed, the headlight may be damaged by residual materials.

Film is sometimes used to make eyelashes. Such overlays are much easier to remove; the glue does not remain on the lantern itself.

Wet the glass with soapy water.
Attach the film.
Drive the water out from under it.
Dry the surface with a hair dryer.

Tinting the front hemisphere of a car according to GOST

Fines for tinting increase every year. To avoid problems with government officials and not have your car tinted, it is better to immediately install the tinting permitted by Russian law. The most stringent restrictions went to the front hemisphere of the car. Tinting that is too dark can make it difficult to drive a car and impair visibility in the evening or at night.

And to avoid accidents, due to heavily tinted windows, all windows that are important for the driver’s view cannot be tinted excessively. By law, front windows can be tinted if the car is equipped with rear-view mirrors.

Installing tinting on a Lada Vesta car in Moscow in accordance with GOST will mean adhering to the following standards:

Windshield tinting is no darker than 75% of the light transmittance of the film.
Tinting of the front side windows is no less than 70% light transmission.

To check, a special device is used that measures the level of light transmission through the film. Permitted tinting according to GOST is not separate, but composite with the percentage of glass darkening from the factory. And here mathematical calculations will help; it is necessary to measure the degree of glass tinting from production and calculate what kind of tinting can be installed so that it does not exceed the permissible percentages according to GOST.