Surface Mount Light Videos
Surface mount LED strobe lights are one of the cleanest ways to add serious warning visibility without a bulky fixture. These compact light heads mount permanently on the vehicle, stay low profile when off, and hit hard when activated.
This page features real customer submitted surface mount and grille light install videos so you can compare real world brightness, lens coverage, pattern visibility, and mounting locations on actual police, fire/EMS, tow, utility, construction, and work vehicles.
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Extreme tactical dynamics pov fire lights daytime
ETD'S foxtrot dash light and undercover 8's in direct sunlight and still extremely bright.
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Red LED Lights From Extreme Tactical
via YouTube Capture
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MVS Intimidator Elite and ETD lights on pov
Extreme tactical dynamics E36 in grill, led quad back glass, undercover 6 in licence plate, municipal Vehicle Solutions Intimidator Elite Linear visor. All lights much brighter than video showes.
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POV Lights from Extreme Tactical Dynamics
POV Lights from Extreme Tactical Dynamics.
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update to my pov
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1985 ATC 250SX Sheriff Trike
I built this 1985 ATC 250SX trike for a friend of mine who is a Sheriff in Virginia. I bought the red/blue wig wags from Extreme Tactical Dynamics https://www.extremetacticaldynamics.com. The lights fit my space requirement perfectly and look really cool running code 3 at night. This is the second Police themed trike I've built.
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Emergency Lights Review - ExtremeTacticalDynamics.com
I have decided to do a quick review on some the emergency lights that I am currently running in my Fire/Rescue POV, which is a 2005 Chevy Impala - Police Edition. This is my current setup for my Chevy Impala POV that I use for the Fire Service. The Dash Light is a Sho-ME LED light - The Grill Lights are E-24 from ExtremeTacticalDynamics - The Side Lights are from Half Pint Deck Lights from ExtremeTacticalDynamics - On the rear deck I have a LED Quad in the middle with the ""Deck 2 Duals"" on either side (both from Extreme Tactical Dynamics): LED Quad - Deck 2 Duals - ***be sure to check with your auto insurance company and your local laws before putting emergency lights on your vehicle...
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Extreme tactical dynamics pov fire lights
this is a so far video on my pov fire/first responder lights on my F-150 thanks to extreme tactical dynamics the dash is etd's foxtrot dashlight and the grille lights are undercover 8's.. more coming
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Extreme tactical dynamics undercover 8 on F-150
Extreme tactical dynamics undercover 8 random flash patterns on pov fire/ first responder F-150. Foxtrot dashlight in windshield
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New lights on pov from extreme tactical dynamics
lights from https://www.extremetacticaldynamics.com. Led dual blue/blue on dash Halo 3 on grill Led 9 in fog lights
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01 Ram POV blue lights. Showing off my new ETD E24's from https://www.extremetacticaldynamics.com
Here is my '01 Ram with the beginning of my light set up. The dash light is a Federal Signal SignaMaster SMLED2F. Grill lights are strobesnmore E3's. Both are powered By Sho Me 11.1005 flasher. The lights in the cap are Extreme Tactical Dynamics E 24's on custom built mount to hold 2 sets of lights. More lights to follow.
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2005 Chevy Impala - Fire POV Lights Setup
This is my current setup for my 2005 Chevy Impala - Police Edition POV that I use for the Fire Service. I will get some more detailed videos uploaded before to long doing some reviews of these lights, so stay tuned... The Dash Light is a Sho-ME LED light - The Grill Lights are E-24 from ExtremeTacticalDynamics - The Side Lights are from Half Pint Deck Lights from ExtremeTacticalDynamics - On the rear deck I have a LED Quad in the middle with the ""Deck 2 Duals"" on either side (both from Extreme Tactical Dynamics): LED Quad - Deck 2 Duals -
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2013 Infiniti G37 Firefighter POV
15% tint all around with some lights from my old car (09' civic si) that is in my other videos. There are the 2 fox trots dash lights at the headliner (passenger side one is dying 2-4 leds go in and out), 2 whelen tir 3's in the grill with tir 4 knock offs from extreme tactical dynamics, I have custom vertex for my fog lights but they are currently undergoing repair. I replaced my fog bulbs with split head blue/clear vertex that have been modified to steady burn for fog use but are has an override for emergency use and they flash. rear of car has 2 knock off split single head blue/clear dash lights from extreme tactical dynamics and 2 split blue/clear vertex in the reverse lights. 2 red vertex in turn signal housing (took about 45mins-1hr to figure out how to safely instal the red vertex with the led harness and board in the small area). I plan on replacing all non-whelen lights with whelen and the headliner will get an inner edge when i get the money to spend on this lol. i'll post another video during the day and once i get my fog lights back in.
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09 honda civic si firefighter POV
car has 20% tint all around. here is my pov for resonding to firecalls. Its an 09 civic si and i have the following lights. two fox trots b/b for headliner, a whelen spctr 8 b/b on front windshield, 2 code 3 xt4's b/w behind my grill, stealth license plate bracket with undercover 8's b/w on them and cheap autozone led strobes on side of bumper's underskirt. In the back i have a cheap china ebay bought b/w center light with two linear single head b/w lights on each side from extreme tactical dynamics and two b/b halo 8's on my license plate (too big i want something smaller). all real lights are from galls or extreme tactical dynamics. i also have a remote head galls thunder siren (for air horn use only per nj law siren features are disabled). I do have a 8 head strobe kit the camera and sun light didnt really pick up the strobes in my front and back head/taillights. will post night time video later.
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Extreme Tactical Dynamics POV Setup
This is my truck setup with a pair of ETD LED Dash's W/ P1 Optics in the front, Undercover 12's on the side for Intersection lights, and Dual LED Dual's W/ P1 Optics in the rear. The Grill lighting is aone of the first lights I bought before finding ETD. They are Uniform Warehouse Undercover Grill lights. They work well but I would like to change them up soon. The underlighting is a creation on my own where I bought super bright LED Strip lights that stick, and secured them to the bottom of the truck. They work great at night, but are pointless in the daytime. I am running a remote siren and all the lighting is activated when the siren switch is powered on.
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Final Light Install on 2005 Chevy Impala Private Duty Car with EXTREME TACTICAL DYNAMICS EMERGANCY LIGHTS
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LED Strobe Lights Night
4 Whelen Vertex (Clear) in the marker lights. 2 Extreme Tactical Dynamics Undercover 6 in the grill 2xG 2xW (1 set contains 2 light heads) 1 Speed Tech Lights Quad Pro G/W in the front 1 Speed Tech Lights Hex Pro G/W in the back I own no rights to the music, That all belongs to Mr. Osborne, The names of the companies and products belong to the respective companies.
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Chevy caprice PPV police lights day
This is a day video of my lights. Its the same car as the night video I posted. The grill lights and lic plate lights are extreme tactical dynamics as well is the rear deck light bar. The front dash is Star SVP. The front bumper lights are feniex cannons. enjoy
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fire lights pov!
The full set-up for my '97 Chevy Silverado POV F.F. lights!
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OEM Member's POV
Whelen Vertex and Extreme Tactical Dynamics LED install. No siren as of yet...
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My fire POV GMC envoy
2005 GMC envoy equipped with LEDs from extreme tactical dynamics
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My fire POV GMC Envoy #2
2005 GMC envoy equipped with LEDs from extreme tactical dynamics
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Extreme Tactical Dynamics Review
1 Led Quad, 2 Deck 2 Dual Led Deck Lights under my running boards, 2 Undercover 8 and 2 LED Hideaway 8 on the rear of my truck. I also have a 100 Watt siren speaker that is really Loud and will clear traffic in a hurry.
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New 3 watt gen 3 LEDs on the license plate
The HALO LED 6s are on!
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Light show 2 E-24 in the grill B/W Custom dash light with 2 E-24 B/W Star Split Phantom Blue visor lightbar
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Emergency lights from extreme tactical dynamics. The LED stealth 3 visor lights. And the smaller lights that come with it
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POV LIGHTS
4 VOL. Firefighters POV Left to right from the front Chevy 1500, Chevy 1500, F150, & Dodge Charger RT
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Ford Escape POV red light set up
via YouTube Capture
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New lights on pov from extreme tactical dynamics
lights from https://www.extremetacticaldynamics.com. Led dual blue/blue on dash Halo 3 on grill
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Undercover8 lights extreme tactical dynamics
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LED strobes
8X Extreme tactical dynamics hideaway strobes
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Bills Wrecker Wewoka oklahoma
E24 leds by extreme tactical dynamics. Com
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R.V.F.D 959 POV Lights
Customer Surface Mount Light Videos
| What you are trying to solve | Best mounting zones | What to verify in the videos |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum forward warning visibility | Grille, push bumper, license plate area | Daytime punch, left-to-right balance, and whether grille slats or trim block the beam |
| Better intersection and cross-traffic visibility | Grille corners, wide-angle positions, running boards | Off-angle brightness from cross traffic, not just straight-on camera views |
| Low profile undercover or unmarked appearance | Behind grille slats, discreet bumper locations | How “invisible” the light looks when off and how quickly it becomes recognizable when on |
| Work truck and fleet scene awareness | Racks, headache racks, strategic exterior panels | Wide coverage, stable mounting, clean wire routing, and minimal glare back into the cab |
| Fog pocket style fitment | PAR 36 fog light locations | How the round light fills the pocket, beam balance, and forward visibility at driver eye level |
What To Watch For In Surface Mount Install Videos
Lens style changes everything
In the videos you will see focused optics for forward punch, linear optics for a clean forward-facing beam, and wide-angle coverage for better intersection visibility. Two identical installs can look completely different if the optics are different.
Mounting position affects glare, reflection, and recognition
A light mounted too close to chrome, headlight housings, or shiny trim can create glare or reflection that makes the output look weaker on camera and in real traffic. Use the videos to spot clean aiming and clean placement.
Pattern coordination looks more professional and is easier to interpret
If a vehicle has multiple light heads, pattern consistency matters. Watch for builds where the pattern and timing look intentional, not random, especially on grille corners and mixed front plus side setups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between grille lights and surface mount strobe lights?
Most people use the terms interchangeably. “Grille lights” usually means surface mount light heads installed in or behind the grille area, while “surface mount” covers any exterior mounting location such as bumpers, running boards, racks, and body panels.
Where do surface mount lights work best on a vehicle?
For strong forward warning, the grille and push bumper are the most common. For better intersection and side visibility, grille corners and running boards are popular. For work trucks and fleets, higher mounting points like racks can improve long-range recognition.
Which lens type should I look for in the videos?
Focused optics are best when you want forward punch and distance. Wide-angle coverage is best when intersection visibility and off-angle brightness matter most. Linear optics sit in the middle and often look clean and defined on camera and in real traffic.
How many surface mount lights do I need for a complete setup?
Many builds start with two front-facing heads. More complete setups add additional heads for side coverage and rear warning so the vehicle is visible from every approach angle. Multi-packs make it easier to keep output, lens behavior, and pattern sync consistent.
Are surface mount strobe lights legal to use on the road?
Rules depend on your state, vehicle classification, and the color being used. Always follow local statutes and agency or fleet policy before installing or activating warning lights.
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