[DrNocturnal]

Hey everyone! DocNoc here, showing what dark smoke Vvivid vinyl looks like on the tail lights.
It was my first time applying vinyl, and it was pretty difficult. I bought an extra roll to re-do the passenger side again, as I had some undesirable ripples due to user error.

My next plans to “murder” this TB out are:

Powder coat the stock 18” rims
Tint the front windows

Any other suggestions would be cool!

 

[ZR2LIFE]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Trailblazer! The black grill trim on the GM accessories site would look nice if you're going for the "murder" look.

 

[DrNocturnal]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Trailblazer! The black grill trim on the GM accessories site would look nice if you're going for the "murder" look.

Thank you! Vader is an RS AWD, so I think it might already have the black grill trim?

 

[JoeyTB]

Which vinyl did you use to smoke the tails? Thinking about smoking mine too.

 

[Shogunmark]

you can get pre-cut vinyl for the TB from Lamin-x . I have already done tinted sidemarkers and red tint on the DRL's. I did clear on the headlights because i kinda like to see, lol.

 

[Canada03ZR2]

The smoked looks good.

Suggestion would be to get rid of the Nissan plate frame!

 

[Shogunmark]

This is what the red tint looks like on the DRL.

 

[Creed0330]

Hey everyone! DocNoc here, showing what dark smoke Vvivid vinyl looks like on the tail lights.
It was my first time applying vinyl, and it was pretty difficult. I bought an extra roll to re-do the passenger side again, as I had some undesirable ripples due to user error.

My next plans to “murder” this TB out are:

Powder coat the stock 18” rims
Tint the front windows

Any other suggestions would be cool!
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Looks great, I think this would also look pretty slick on my white RS. I ended up tinting the orange side markers and they turned out pretty good.

 

[DrNocturnal]

Which vinyl did you use to smoke the tails? Thinking about smoking mine too.

I used the Vvivid Dark Black headlight/tail light kit on Amazon.

 

[DrNocturnal]

Also added mud guards, tinted the front windows and installed rain defectors!

 

[Creed0330]

Also added mud guards, tinted the front windows and installed rain defectors!
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I really like the tinted tail lights. I think it would look good on my white RS.

 

[DrNocturnal]

I really like the tinted tail lights. I think it would look good on my white RS

I think it would look great with your RS, thats the theme with my Avalanche! Black and white. It looks super slick.

 

[Raji]

Also added mud guards, tinted the front windows and installed rain defectors!
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Maybe tint the Orange Hazard lights to make it more blended in and also are the Mudflaps weather tech or from the dealer?

 

[DrNocturnal]

Maybe tint the Orange Hazard lights to make it more blended in and also are the Mudflaps weather tech or from the dealer?

That’s a great idea! The mud guards are cheap Amazon ones. Only complaint about them is the area facing the wheel isn’t flat, so I suspect mud and debris will get in there making it harder to clean. Ballin’ on a budget over here.

 

[Raji]

That’s a great idea! The mudguards are the cheap Amazon ones. The only complain my about them is the well area isn’t flat, so I suspect mud and debris will get in there. Ballin’ on a budget over here.

lmao fair enough, I'm waiting for my parts to come in which is back-ordered, I'm replacing my mirror caps to black instead of grey and the front grille insert to black instead of chrome, probably will be delivered in November also going to change the bumper to black, later on, same with the rear to black

 

[Vino2x4]

Hey everyone! DocNoc here, showing what dark smoke Vvivid vinyl looks like on the tail lights.
It was my first time applying vinyl, and it was pretty difficult. I bought an extra roll to re-do the passenger side again, as I had some undesirable ripples due to user error.

My next plans to “murder” this TB out are:

Powder coat the stock 18” rims
Tint the front windows

Any other suggestions would be cool!
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We have the same plan lol. I want to blackout my taillights exactly like yours but I’m afraid to get pulled over smh. I also took my TB to a vinyl wrapping spot and they couldn’t blackout the chrome around the bow ties. Was kind of disappointed as I’m also going for a blackout look as well. Keep updating on your mods. Much love.

 

[SawJi]

I want to start out by saying that I don't particularly have a problem with other people doing what they want with their vehicles and agree that the "murder" look is cool looking. But, I always wondered if people who tint their lights end up with any issues (other than police, idk what the specific rules are by state) related to visibility. Maybe it's because my last car was rear ended, but I would never do anything to make my brake lights harder to see. They're functional, not aesthetic. Same goes for headlights; there are posts on here complaining about the stock headlights on these vehicles while at the same time, others are tinting them.

I guess my point is, did you just decide that the trade-offs were worth the benefits of the look? I would also be concerned that the tinted lights might be used against you in an accident (even where you're not at fault) by the other driver's insurance. I certainly understand that everyone draws that line differently. A lot of people might say it's crazy to ride a motorcycle because I'm more likely to get killed in a crash, but I personally think it's worth how damn fun it is, lol.

As far as more tips: I'd get rid of the license plate frame (you'd get rid of some white and stop giving your dealer free advertising). Maybe look into vanity plates available in your state to make it match more if you want to go real hardcore.

 

[Shogunmark]

I have everything in back blacked out.. well i mean its just a dark tint, the lights still shine through. but i put that tint on all of the lenses on the back. I also blacked out the side markers in the front.
I did not black out the headlights or DRL's.
However, at one point i had a red tint on the DRL's, which looked really awesome. But (and i knew it would happen, i wanted to see how long i could get away with it) this is the one that got me pulled over.
The tinted rear lights is fine though, no issues where i am.

 

[Vino2x4]

Yeah awesome and very thoughtful for you to point those out. At the end of the day safety is most important. For you and for others around you. Tinting headlights is illegal in my state (Hawaii) yet almost everyone that drives here has tint. People here rarely get pulled over for it. If I get pulled over for it I’m going to simply peel it off but as for right now I do want to enjoy an all blackout look. Im also sure the tint I ordered will still be easy to see while behind. The new Vvivid ultimate tint looks like light coming out is a lot better than the previous ones. I’m also sorry to hear you got rear ended. I hope all is well with you.

 

[SawJi]

Yeah awesome and very thoughtful for you to point those out. At the end of the day safety is most important. For you and for others around you. Tinting headlights is illegal in my state (Hawaii) yet almost everyone that drives here has tint. People here rarely get pulled over for it. If I get pulled over for it I’m going to simply peel it off but as for right now I do want to enjoy an all blackout look. Im also sure the tint I ordered will still be easy to see while behind. The new Vvivid ultimate tint looks like light coming out is a lot better than the previous ones. I’m also sorry to hear you got rear ended. I hope all is well with you.

Luckily I (and the other driver) were fine. I lost my Cruze, but wouldn't have gotten the TB otherwise. For a while I was salty about no longer having a sunroof, but I've gotten over it. I don't think (in my situation) it would have mattered if my taillights were tinted because I suspect the girl who hit me was paying more attention to her phone than to the stopped traffic ahead. Still haven't fully gotten over the rear view mirror anxiety when I'm at a light; always a bit nervous they won't stop again.