Car tint
Headlight & Taillight Tinting in Menifee, CA
Light, medium or dark smoke film for a sharper look, made to let brake lights shine through — and removable without harming the lens.
Headlight & taillight tint
What is headlight and taillight tint?
Headlight and taillight tint is a film laid over the outside of the lens — not paint and not a spray — so it changes the look without touching the light itself. It’s a quick way to sharpen a car’s style, from a subtle light smoke to a deep dark smoke. We use film made for lights rather than cheap vinyl, so brake lights still show clearly when you press the pedal.
California is strict about lights. Film over headlights isn’t street-legal on a car registered in California, and taillights and brake lights must still show clearly red — the details are on our tint-law page. For safety, brake lights also need to stay easy to see, which is why we choose film that lets them shine through. Tell us how you use the car and we’ll talk through the options before anything is fitted.
Light tint options
- Light smoke
- Medium smoke
- Dark smoke
- Headlights & taillights
- Brake lights still show through
- Removable without damage
Why tint your lights
What to know about tinted lights
Smoked lights are one of the quickest ways to change a car’s style. Here’s what to know first.
Three smoke levels
Light smoke takes the shine off the lens for a subtle look, medium goes a step further, and dark smoke gives the boldest blacked-out finish. We’ll help you choose the level that suits the car and how you use it.
Brake lights that show
Some tints look good parked but mute the brake lights when you need them most. The films we use are made so brake lights shine clearly through, which is a safety point we don’t compromise on.
California’s lighting rules
Any film over a headlight isn’t street-legal on a California-registered car, and taillights must still show clearly red from a distance. What makes sense for your car depends on the light, the shade and how the car is used, so we talk it through first.
Comes off cleanly
The film can be removed later without damaging your headlights or taillights, so the car can go back to its stock look when you sell it or simply change your mind. Bring it to us and we’ll take it off.
A quick change
Few changes alter a car’s look as much as smoked lights for so little time in the shop. It pairs well with window tint when you want the whole car to look matched and finished.
Nothing sprayed or painted on
The film goes over the outside of the lens; nothing is sprayed or painted on. That also means it can’t fix a cloudy, yellowed or cracked lens — the lens under the film is the one you already have.
Side by side
How taillight and headlight tint differ
Smoke reads very differently on the back of a car than on the front. Here’s the honest split.
Taillights
- Light, medium or dark smoke
- Brake lights shine through our film
- Must still show their required color
- Comes off cleanly if you change your mind
Headlights
- Film over headlights isn’t street-legal in California
- Clear lenses keep the light bright and white
- Talk it through before any film goes on
- Same clean removal as the taillights
The Menifee shop
Bring your car to our Menifee shop
Cars, trucks, SUVs and Teslas are tinted indoors here, by appointment, in Union Carbon IR or Ceramic IR.
See all our work
Lime green Chevrolet Corvette C8 
Black Porsche 911 GT3 
White Mercedes-AMG GT 
Black Porsche 911 GT3
How it works
What happens when you book
Choose your smoke level
Tell us the car and which lights — or call (951) 546-8081. We’ll talk through light, medium and dark smoke and what California allows.
We clean the lenses
Each lens is washed and cleaned so the film bonds to a clean, dust-free surface.
We fit the film and check your brake lights
At our Menifee shop, the film is shaped to each lens and trimmed at the edges, then we check the brake lights with you.
Looking after the film
Wash gently and keep pressure washers back from the film edges. If you want the film off later, we can remove it.
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What our customers say
They did a awesome job, i got heat prevention all around, and all my windows tinted. Yes also the windshield. The guy was real friendly, i didnt have a ride back to the house and i didnt want to uber home, so i came prepared to wait the whole 3 hours, he kept me uo to date on the eta, and also told me i can relax and watch the tv if i wanted. I had my switch, so i just played smash bros while i waited and walked to the gas station near by.
I recently took my new Ford Maverick in for window tinting and had an incredible experience. The owner really took the time to explain the technical differences between the various grades of film. What really sold me was the heat lamp demonstration—he showed the actual UV protection and heat rejection of each grade in real-time. We were originally planning on a lower-grade tint, but seeing that demo made it a no-brainer to opt for the higher-grade protection. The installation is flawless, the truck looks awesome, and it is already making a huge difference in the heat. If you want a pro who actually educates his customers, this is the place!
Went in for a windshield repair for a significant rock strike that immediately spiderwebbed to an inch across, that was in a difficult area towards the corner of my windshield. What I admired most was the 100% honest disclaimer this would not likely be a full repair but a repair meant to stop further progression. I have had many rock strikes and windshield replacements over the years and I knew a full repair was unlikely. The repair was done quickly and at a very fair price. The repair was much more complete than I expected. Highly recommended and will return.
Adriana at tint monsters was absolutely amazing! She was quick, professional, and incredibly polite throughout the whole experience. Everything was smooth from start to finish, and her work speaks for itself. On top of that, she has such a great, friendly vibe definitely made the visit even better. Highly recommend Adriana and Tiny Monsters to anyone looking for top-quality service!
It depends on the vehicle and how many lights you’re doing — a pair of taillights is a shorter job than every light on the car. We always put quality ahead of speed, so call us on (951) 546-8081 with your year, make and model and we’ll give you a time frame for your car.
Yes. We don’t use cheap vinyl. The films we fit are made so brake lights shine clearly through, even with a smoked look, because a brake light that can’t be seen is a safety problem, however good it looks parked.
It depends on the light, the shade you choose and how the vehicle is used. California doesn’t allow film or covers over the headlights of a car registered here, and taillights and brake lights must still show clearly red — taillights visible from 1,000 feet, brake lights from 300 feet — so the darker smokes suit show cars more than daily drivers. If the car is your daily driver, talk to us before you pick a shade. The full rules for lights are on our tint-law page.
No. The films we use come off without damaging your headlights or taillights. If you want to go back to the stock look — before selling the car, for example — bring it in and we’ll remove the film for you rather than you picking at it at home.
Headlights and taillights. If you’d like other lenses done, ask us and we’ll tell you what suits your vehicle. Remember the film goes over the lens you already have, so it won’t fix a lens that is cloudy, yellowed or cracked.
Light smoke is the subtle option and dark smoke the boldest look, with medium in between. It comes down to the look you want and how you use the car — and remember that film over the headlights isn’t street-legal in California. We’ll help you choose.
Call our Menifee shop for a free quote
Call the Menifee shop on (951) 546-8081 or get a free quote online.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get your free quote
Tell us about your car, home or business, and the Menifee shop will come back to you with a clear price.
- No deposit and no obligation.
- A clear price for your job, not a range.
- Your legal shade checked before film is cut.
How much does headlight & taillight tinting cost?
The price of headlight & taillight tinting depends on what is involved and the finish you choose.
How do I book?
Call us on (951) 546-8081, or send us a message through this website with your car’s make, model and year, and we’ll come back to you with a price and a time.
When are you open?
Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM; Sunday 9 AM – 2 PM.
Which areas do you cover?
Menifee and the towns around it.