Best Underglow Kit: Paint the Asphalt

Specs

• LED: High-density LEDs
• Waterproof rating: IP67
• Smartphone app control: Yes

With more than a decade of experience, Diode Dynamics has been around the LED block and has established a committed following. This company engineers its products in the United States to ensure high quality. This kit isn't expensive and offers you impressive benefits. It isn't just RGB; there's an extra chip for getting pure white light. A mobile app makes it easy to control the color, strobe, fade, and camera match effects. The color wheel selector makes it possible to choose any color you can think of.

One problem with this kit is that you can't add additional light strips. The included harness is only able to handle four inputs. In addition, the light strips do not have connectors at both ends for multiple connections.

Specs

• LED: 8 by 24-inch Tubes and 4 by 8-inch strips
• Waterproof rating: Waterproof with no rating
• Smartphone app control: No

Stick to your tight budget with this affordable set of LED underglow lights. There are seven colors to choose from: amber, blue, green, light blue, pink, red, and white. The size of this kit is impressive with eight 24-inch tubes and four flexible strips. The simple design of this installation makes it fast and beginner friendly. The ultra-bright LEDs will create a bright glow underneath your vehicle. The extra-long length of the LED strips helps to give you complete coverage. If you need more coverage, you can connect up to 20 24-inch tubes.

Unfortunately, you have to choose a single color for your underglow which limits your customization ability. The connector plugs on this kit are larger and bulkier than other LED kits. You also plug it into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter as the power source.

Specs

• LED: 2x24" exterior RGB LED strips, 2 x 60" exterior LED strips
• Waterproof rating: Waterproof
• Smartphone app control: Yes

Though underglow has semi gone the way of the dodo in normal automotive culture, it's still a big part of the drift scene. Moreover, the pro drivers of Formula Drift incorporate underglow into the spectacle of drift battles when they occur at night, which is more frequent than you'd think. To that end, now you too can get yourself the same kit those pros use with the Type S Pro Series underglow kit. This setup is designed to withstand the heat of competition and shows it. The kit is "made of heavy-duty and heat resistant LED strips so you never have to worry about the lights falling off or deteriorating over time," as well as being completely waterproof while simultaneously incorporating "professional grade" light output. According to Type S, "The kit comes with super brightness LEDs, including 2x24" exterior RGB LED strips, 2 x 60" exterior LED strips, one 36" third brake light, one 130" extension cable, and an assortment of cable ties and mounting screws, and adhesion promoters." It is, however, the most expensive kit on this list. At the time of writing, it'll set you back $329. But for what you're getting and the outcome you'll receive, that's not wildly overpriced in the realm of aftermarket parts.

Specs

• LED: Four CREE LED pod
• Waterproof rating: IPX65
• Smartphone app control: Yes

This plug-and-play kit is perfect for creating an underglow effect. What's nice about this kit is that it comes with everything you need for installation and plug and play, making it easy for almost anyone to install. There's a Bluetooth control module with a range of 65.6 feet, which is impressive. There's also plenty of cable for running your lights, letting you put them exactly where you want them. What makes this set different from others are the included extra parts. It comes with flat and curved mounting pads, which gives you more security and stability for the installation.

The biggest problem with this set is that it doesn't come with installation instructions. You'll also end up buying additional lights because one on each wheel well won't look complete.

Specs

• Neon: Single tube
• Waterproof rating: N/A
• Smartphone app control: No

If you have your heart set on sticking with the classic neon tube, then stick with Streetglow. They are the go-to name for neon. While you will struggle with the shortcomings of neon itself, you won't have to worry about build quality. Installation couldn't be more straightforward with tabs for installation, a single plug-in adaptor, and a built-in transformer. Remember that this neon is red, so you won't be able to drive with it on, but it's perfect for when you're parked on private property.

Let's face it, no amount of quality construction can combat the fact that neon is vulnerable to road debris. One good rock hit, and your neon will crack. It's also frustrating that this is only a single light, not the entire kit.

Specs

• LED: Flex strips and pods
• Waterproof rating: IP67
• Smartphone app control: Yes

There's a saying among motorcyclists that the more lights you have on your bike at night, the more visible and safer you are. This light kit will ensure everyone sees you coming down the road. Kuryakyn is known for its quality, and you can see it with the additional features built into the kit. Not only do you have custom color choice, but they are also smart LEDs. They can perform practical functions like run, brake, and turn signals. This kit is considered a mid-level kit, so it won't have enough lights to fully outfit the largest of cruisers out there, but it's perfect for illuminating the engine on a larger cruiser or throughout the entire body of a mid-size bike.

If you've never installed an LED kit on a motorcycle, you might be in for a tough time. Take your time and carefully place them so you can't see the bulbs, just the glow. It's easy to end up with visible bulbs and spotty light coverage.