There are many ways to tune car taillights. The most popular methods are those that do not require large investments and disassembly of the part. For example, tinting lamps with film or varnish. Let's find out how such a modification will change the appearance of the Lada Vesta and affect safety.
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.
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I decided to tint my Vesta myself
. I did it for the first time, don’t kick it too hard)
They say the first damn thing is lumpy, but I decided to take a risk. I bought the film at a car dealership. Not Lumar, etc. 700 rubles per roll, as they said - “American”. I understand that it’s Chinese, for that money, but there are also 200 rubles). Roll width - 75 cm
, 50 cm is not enough for Vesta, the rear window is higher in height. Light transmittance 10%. Five is too dark for me, and there is no point in gluing it lighter.
a hairdryer from a friend
. I read it on the Internet - without it there is no option. I need to buy some for myself. Before starting work, I tidied up the garage a little. The less dust there is, the better. You can moisten the floor with water (as when painting). I did everything according to advice on the Internet and at random. The car was also already clean.
At one and a half hours I filled up with water. Added a little detergent - "Fairy". Shaked it up. I decided to wash and glue the glass using this slop. Otherwise, special products for glass can cause side effects (that’s what I read). Screw on the sprayer and go!
Started with the rear window
, It's clear.
If it doesn’t work out, then there’s nothing to continue. First, I washed it well from the outside
. I washed it several times and drove off the water. I didn’t dare wipe it with a rag so as not to leave lint and debris on the glass. I quickly made a water squeegee by biting off a piece of an old windshield wiper blade with wire cutters.
I took the roll and placed it on the glass with the protective transparent film on top. That is, the adhesive layer should face away from the glass. I cut it right on the spot with a stationery knife to the size of the glass, and took a little more.
I removed the film and generously moistened the glass with soapy water (the same one from half a glass). I stuck the film on the glass and on the water. I didn't remove the protective film! Tinted to the glass, adhesive layer with protective film on the outside!
smoothed out the film in the shape of the letter H.
I placed a lamp inside the cabin so that I could see the black edging of the glass. And I cut the film exactly to size with a utility knife, stepping back about half a centimeter from the border of the edging. He stepped back so that the film extended half a centimeter onto the edging.
Then I removed the shelf, I already talked about it: www.drive2.ru/l/469659416535237543/ I thought about gluing it without removing it, but I didn’t want to fill the shelf with soapy water, plus it’s difficult to get to the extra stop.
Cleaned the glass from the inside
. Again he splashed and drove off the water, several times. The main thing is not to leave dust on the glass. Later on the tinting every grain of sand will be noticeable.
I called my wife, carefully removed the protective film, doused everything with a solution (both film and glass) and stuck it on. Then, for a long time and persistently, I expelled the air bubbles with plastic forcing. The main thing is not to overdo it, as you can scratch the film. That's it, the rear window is ready.
the rear triangles in the same way.
. First from the outside, I adjusted it, cut it out, then glued it on the inside. I just didn’t heat it with a hairdryer, the bend is not strong.
On the rear door windows
I glued it like that too. I stuck it on the outside, cut it out, washed the glass from the inside and glued the film. I removed the door cards, the velvets were in the way, and I’m not special at gluing like that). I also have information about card withdrawals. Still, I ruined a piece of film and messed up the dimensions. But I had enough of a roll, and there was still enough left for a strip.
Then I glued the strip to the windshield
. Same thing on the outside, cut it, then glued it on the inside. I flooded the interior a little with my special product from an eggplant, but nothing burned in the panel, I wiped it off and that’s it)) I cut the strip according to GOST, the black part on the glass peeks out a little, it doesn’t bother me.
PS
A month later they sealed Vesta for my brother, and it turned out a little better.
PPS
A little less than a year has passed. The film survived last summer, winter 2016/2017, does not peel off anywhere, does not bubble. I think it will last for a couple of years, then you can re-glue it.
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.
About SMD LEDs
Here are the most commonly used:
- very bright SMD 5050 (luminous flux - 15 Lumens);
- bright SMD 3825 (brightness 7-9 Lumens)
- medium brightness SMD 3528 (about 5 Lumens);
- medium brightness SMD 3028 (about 5 Lumens);
- not bright SMD 3020 (about 4 Lumens);
- not bright SMD 3014 (about 3 Lumens).
You can buy everything you need on AliExpress (see catalog).
The numbers after SMD mean the ratio of width and length, for example, an SMD 3528 LED has dimensions of 3.5 mm by 2.8 mm.
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.
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Composition of Llumar films
Llumar coating is multi-layered. It usually includes 5–7 layers, each of which has its own functions.
The first layer is mounting adhesive adjacent to the glass.
The second is a colored polymer (grey dyed polyester film) of a bronze or gray hue.
The third is a transparent intermediate bonding layer (laminating adhesive).
This is followed by metal spraying (melallized polyester film).
The last layer is a protective coating (scratch resistant), which protects the tint film from clouding and rubbing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
