The headlight tinting is very common among Russian car owners, which is not surprising, because this is an excellent solution for those who seek to protect their car from scratches and other damage. In addition, the toned headlights look beautiful and stylish. However, there is one thing - this tuning is quite expensive. But those motorists who know how to toned headlights independently, it will cost much cheaper. About this further in the article.

Headlight tint, in what danger and what you need to know the driver about the depths of shading

If you still decided on a similar step, then, first of all, you need to understand for yourself that headlight tinting is a very important and responsible process. You must be extremely careful when choosing a darkening depth. On a white or black car, completely black lights look stylish and luxuriously, however, such tuning pays certain dangers. Strong darkening of the headlight significantly reduces their brightness, because at night it is quite simple to get into an accident. In addition, it is not very convenient. In addition, if the headlights are darkened too much, a penalty is provided for it.

If on the road you will see a car with "black" headlights - will be stupid to imitate his owner. As a rule, such tuning makes for cars participating in exhibitions. The headlights in which only a certain plot is darkened are much more effectively. Usually tuning only the upper line, which is located along the hood cut. In this case, the headlights are slightly narrowed, which looks very stylish. No less beautifully looks like lights with a light toning, which slightly changes their light-art abilities.

Tinting headlights and traffic police fine

The DPS inspector has the right to stop your vehicle even for the very presence of tuned optics, which will later cause unpleasant questions. First, you can be accused of violating paragraph 3.3 of the rules of the road, which indicates the incorrect work of reflectors and other lighting devices. If the tinting of the lanterns includes zones to pass the light flux, it is possible to drive the car owner and it is separated by an oral warning. As practice is evidenced, there are situations where the traffic police inspector requires a malfunction of a malfunction from a motorist. However, to independently remove the varnish from the surface or rip off the film - an extremely unpleasant event. In this case, the headlight tint is a penalty of from fifty to one hundred rubles.

In addition, the resourceful inspector is not rarely resorted to a common PDD article 2.3.1, which regulates the "Correction of other faults appearing on the way." So, if the car owner does not agree to "correct malfunctions" independently (that is, to take the tinting of the rear or front headlights), it is guaranteed a fine.

The most serious punishment that is connected with toning provides for the deprivation of a motorist of the driver's license for a period of six months and to one year. It is connected with the norms about "not complying with the requirements for optical devices, which is not provided for by the means of admission to the operation."

PDD clause 3, 6 that says about the use of light instruments on the car

3.6. By car installed:

in front - light fixtures with lights of any color, in addition to white, yellow or orange, and retroreflective devices of any color, in addition to white;

rear - reverse lights and state lighting. Registration sign with lights of any color, in addition to white, and other light fixtures with lights of any color, in addition to red, yellow or orange, as well as retroreflective devices of any color, in addition to red.

In principle, this is the only point that can be attributed to tinting the lights of the vehicle. Thus, if the color of the light fixture will change as a result of tinting (on gray or black), the operation of transport becomes illegal.

A rather controversial question remains how the traffic police inspector will be able to diagnose whether the color of fire has changed. It is possible that even a light film intended for tinting lanterns can be regarded as a flashing lights.

Toning headlights film, dignity and disadvantages

Car optics can be darkened with a toning film. It is produced in a fairly rich color scheme, so it will not be difficult to choose the best option. Tinted by flashlights film has several advantages:

1. Due to the resistance to atmospheric precipitation and ultraviolet, toning will last for several years.
2. At any time, the film can be removed without damage for the headlight. This will help, if necessary, solve the conflict with DPS inspectors on the road.
   
3. Uniform light transmission guarantees optimal bandwidth, which leads to maximum storage brightness.
4. Film application will make not only decorative function. The coating will protect the lighting devices of lighting devices from scratches and clouding.
5. A perfectly smooth surface will appear. High-quality film when needed can be polished.

The only lack of tinting flashlights with a film coating is a higher cost of such tuning in comparison with toning varnish.

Tinted headlights with special varnish, dignity and disadvantages

It is possible to carry out tinting headlamp with special paints and varnishes. They are different colors, which makes it possible to harmoniously perform tuning. For the front headlamp tinting, it is best to purchase a toning varnish, which is specifically designed to darken the light scatters, but it has a high price. The main advantage of tinting varnish is the low cost of work.

Among the shortcomings of this type of toning, it is necessary to note the following points:

1. Only a professional painter can be applied evenly.
2. Diagravatic tinting.
3. Irreversibility of the consequences - it is impossible to remove the lacquer without damaging the optics).
4. Low light light.

Tools, fixtures, consumables

1. Industrial dryer.
2. Tool for cleaning.
3. Household sprayer.
4. A piece of soft fabric (two).
5. A knife with a sharp thin blade.
6. Toning anti-rigid film.
7. Raquel.

Choosing a workplace

All work toning work is desirable to produce in a well-lit room where you will have free access to the car. It is desirable that it is clean, without different dust and dirt that can dodge the film. If you spend your work in your garage, first moisten the air using a waterproof with water so that all dust donkey on the floor.

Preparatory work for tuning headlights film

The toning process itself is not very complex. You must concentrate as much as possible. Do not hurry and do everything very carefully - it is better to do slowly, but right. So, preparatory work includes two stages:

1. Removal of headlights. Some car owners do not bother themselves dismantle, but in this case the toning is not very neat. Removing the headlights should be maximally carefully, it is advisable to take a helper with you.
   
2. Painting headlights. With the help of alcohol or a special solution, clean the headlights from dirty divorces and dust, well rub them with a clean cloth. Next, let them dry completely.

Tuning headlights with your own hands, step-by-step work on film sticker

Film pasting also consists of two stages:

1. Direct paste. Before the event, it is necessary to cover those areas of the lanterns that you will not be toned. Clear the film can be "dry" if you are indoors. There is still a "wet" pasting method, when a soap solution is used. It is advisable to choose the first method, since it is able to provide a better result. But if you chose a "wet" method (easier), you should use a weak soap solution with water.
   
2. Shaping. To give the automotive film the required form, heal it with the help of an industrial hair dryer, as a result of which it will be more elastic. Film must be glued and smoothed by a soft dry cloth. Working with flat surfaces, you can successfully use an ordinary plastic card for smoothing. But this option is suitable only for transport with flat headlights.

After the completion of the procedure, unnecessary pieces of material must be removed using a sharp thin blade. When using a soap solution, give the film to dry out for hours or two. When the lanterns are toned, they should be installed back. The entire toning process will take about three hours.

Tinted headlights with special varnish, dignity and disadvantages

The use of aerosol varnish is an excellent alternative to film toning. The acquisition of the canopy will cost you quite expensive, but it is worth it. Thanks to him, you will spend my minimum effort and time to the procedure. In addition, the aerosol canter is economical because it is enough to treat the headlights of two or three cars.

It is convenient that this method of tinting does not require the removal of headlights. Before toning headlights with an aerosol can, it is enough to wash the glass surface, then degreased with alcohol. It is also necessary to cover the components of the body. Varnish should be applied with several layers to achieve the required degree of dimming. It must be distributed as evenly uniform.

It is important that each layer has survived for several minutes. When applying the first layer, try to paint the hard-to-reach places. Before applying, read the instruction to the lacquer, where it is indicated how many layers should be applied. It is recommended to apply one layer more than the statement says. Then the toning will be more beautiful and neat. But, do not overdo it, because a large amount of paint reduces light headlights.

Before starting the event, it is advisable to practice on a simple piece of glass, which will help you understand how to achieve the desired darkening depth. In addition, you will learn how to work correctly with a canister, which significantly reduces the risk to spoil the headlights of paint. It is important to remember that the loss of light lights should be approximately 7-15 percent. Otherwise, problems with the traffic police are not going.

Tips Profi, what film is better to choose and how to cover the headlights with varnish without incl

The modern market offers customers a huge selection of different films, which differ in the percentage of stretching and thickness. These two indicators determine the quality of the material. It is worth knowing that the more densely the film, the more reliable it will protect your vehicle from the stones that fly from under the wheels, as well as other factors. Pay attention to the fact that in our time there are colorful films, in particular red, blue and yellow shades. However, black matte is considered the most common. It is not recommended to buy a red film, since the headlight light when it becomes red, for which the traffic police inspector may be fined. If in the process of tinting varnish on the spotlight appeared, immediately remove them with a solvent.