Aftermarket LED Lights Give Every Car a Chance at Luxury

Over the past decade, we’ve seen more and more people running some kind of LED light setup on or in their cars. It used to be that this was more of an underground “tuner” thing rather than an upscale enhancement. You know how it goes, you had kids who were all into whatever looked the hottest, whatever they saw in movies (I’m looking at you “The Fast and the Furious”), and just tried to impress the world with their souped up Preludes. Not that there is anything remotely wrong with that. In fact, I think we can all agree that any sporty compact danced up with LED running lights can be a pretty picture. But the usage of aftermarket LED lights was very much a niche thing, it wasn’t widely applied. On and on it grew and before you knew it, luxury car owners started getting into the mix, finding their own ways to put LEDs on their vehicles while still maintaining an appearance of elegance. After that, it was just a matter of time. Eventually, luxury manufacturers began dipping their toes into the LED pool and including them as stock features. When this happened, the culture of automotive LED lighting changed in the blink of an eye.

It became a game of “catch up.” On one hand, you had automobile manufacturers providing LED lighting systems and on the other, you had drivers who wanted the look for themselves but didn’t know how to get it. It was almost like tug-of-war. The car companies wanted to provide it to make their products more attractive, thus indirectly stifling those who might seek LED upgrades on the aftermarket. However, a calm started to settle in. An increasing number of auto accessory brands started churning out their own lines of LED lights and the look became available for the masses at an inexpensive price. The name leading the way was and is Pilot Automotive.

Pilot Automotive has been responsible for creating the most comprehensive line of LED Accent Lights and Daytime Running Lights in the industry. The reasoning is pretty simple. Pilot offers affordable options in a variety of styles, which is perfect for vehicles of every size and shape. Drive a Yukon? No problem, Pilot Automotive LED Daytime Running Lights are universal for each type of automobile. Zip around in a Mustang? Pilot has you there also, as their collection of LED Flexi Accent Lights will fit anything from a Silverado on down to a Geo Metro.

All of Pilot’s LED lights follow a similar formula. They are all basically designed the same, featuring automotive-caliber 3M adhesive and slim frames or shapes for flexible styling. Some drivers used to balk at the use of 3M tape for exterior accessories, thinking it might not be durable enough, especially for those who reside in turbulent climates. But that worry has been debunked for a long time at this point. 3M tape has been proven to be able to hold chrome trim, rear spoilers, and emblems in place throughout the entire life of most vehicles it has ever been applied to.

Of course, one of the best traits LED lights boast is their longevity. Pilot LED car lights are virtually promised to last over 100,000 hours. Let that sink in for a second. In other words, they are good for over eleven years. Not many motorists hold onto their rides that long nowadays, do they? 

Whichever way you look at it, a lot has changed over the last ten years. LED lighting is no longer just for street racers or luxury cars, and you can pretty much get your hands on them everywhere. Not only that, you don’t need a friend to install them – just a few minutes and they can be applied to almost any location on your car. The only time installation is ever a hassle is if you have to wire your LED lights in, but that is more for the front of your vehicle as opposed to the sides or even the interior. Typically, LED lights that go in the front of a car serve a purpose other than fashion – that’s not exactly what we’re talking about here. But even when that is the case, wired installs are pretty easy. They are mostly just “plug and play” situations most can handle without an issue.

UltraRev is an official carrier of Pilot Automotive LED Lights in every style in every color for every vehicle. We enjoy seeing what our customers do with their lights when they get them, so if you are one, send us a pic or tag us on Instagram. There aren’t many images cooler than a driver who knows how to use LED lights creatively. In the meantime, hop over to our selection to see if we have any LED setups that are a match for your ride!