Markham Underglow Lighting | RGB & RGB-W Installation
GT Auto Styling installs pod and strip underglow systems with clean wiring, secure mounting, and a flawless finish, giving your car a whole new character after sunset.
Underglow Pod Lighting Options
Choose the pod type that fits the look you want, from a subtle white glow to a fully custom RGB-W lighting effect.
Type 1 Pod
White OnlyA simple, minimal, white-only underglow that makes the car's dark side shinier and helps you stand out without being too loud.
- White-only lighting
- Clean ground effect
- Great for subtle exterior styling
- Ideal for wheel areas, corners, and accent zones
- Professional installation included
Type 2 Pod
RGBEnergetic and personality-oriented with full colour control, letting drivers switch between colours to create the exact mood they want.
- RGB color-changing lighting
- Multiple color options
- Stronger custom appearance
- Great for show cars and night meets
- Flexible pod placement
- Professional installation included
Type 3 Pod
RGB-WThe most premium option, featuring a dedicated white light chip for a cleaner glow alongside full color customization.
- Dedicated white light chip
- Cleaner white glow
- Full color customization
- Premium exterior lighting effect
- Ideal for luxury builds, show cars, and custom projects
- Professional installation included
Final pricing depends on pod count, placement, wiring complexity, and the overall lighting layout you choose.
Call for Underglow QuoteUnderglow Strip Lighting Options
Choose between a classic RGB glow or a premium chasing-color effect for wider, more dramatic underbody coverage.
RGB Basic
The RGB Basic package offers a classic underglow look with clean ground glow, great for daily drivers and custom builds.
Premium Chasing Colors
With 6 strips and animated chasing-color effects, this package delivers wider underbody coverage and a dramatic show-car appearance after sunset.
What Is Car Underglow Lighting?
Car underglow lighting is an exterior lighting upgrade that casts coloured or white light onto the ground beneath the vehicle. Pods and strips can be positioned around the front, sides, rear or selected underbody areas to create a balanced lighting effect after sunset.
Underglow systems can range from a simple white accent to RGB colour control, RGB-W lighting with a dedicated white chip and animated chasing effects. A professional setup should be cleanly mounted, evenly positioned and configured to avoid obvious dark zones under the vehicle.
- White, RGB and RGB-W options
- Pod and strip lighting systems
- Static or animated effects
- Custom controller configurations
- Front, side and rear placement
- Personal, show and content builds
Why Choose GT Auto Styling for Underglow Installation?
- Clean and hidden wiring
- Secure pod and strip mounting
- Professional installation included in package pricing
- RGB, RGB-W, and chasing color options
- Custom lighting layout based on the vehicle
- Experience with aftermarket automotive lighting
- Offering unique services to all drivers within all parts of the GTA
Pod Underglow vs Strip Underglow: Which One Is Better?
The best underglow option depends on whether you want focused lighting accents or a wider, smoother ground-glow effect around the vehicle.
Underglow Pods
Pods create sharp, controlled lighting points and can be positioned around wheel areas, corners and selected custom accent zones.
- Best ForFocused lighting zones and custom placement
- LookSharp, controlled and targeted
- OptionsWhite, RGB and RGB-W pod choices
- FlexibilityHigh for custom zones and individual accents
Underglow Strips
Strips create smoother and more continuous illumination beneath the vehicle, making them ideal for wider ground coverage and show-style builds.
- Best ForWider underbody lighting coverage
- LookSmooth, continuous ground effect
- OptionsRGB basic or animated chasing strips
- FlexibilityStrong for full side, front and rear glow coverage
RGB vs RGB-W vs Chasing Colors Underglow
Choose the lighting technology based on the colour flexibility, white-light quality and motion effects you want for your vehicle.
RGB
RGB lighting allows a wide range of colours through a controller or compatible application, making it a strong choice for custom accents and changing moods.
- Multiple selectable colours
- Custom appearance through controller settings
- Suitable for pods and strips
RGB-W
RGB-W includes red, green, blue and a dedicated white chip, giving a cleaner white glow than the white tone produced by mixing RGB colours.
- Dedicated white lighting chip
- Full RGB colour customisation
- Premium clean exterior effect
Chasing Colors
Chasing strips create moving, flowing and animated lighting patterns designed for show-style builds, videos, night meets and content creation.
- Dynamic colour movement
- Animated show-car effect
- Best suited to premium strip layouts
Benefits of Custom Underglow Lighting
Underglow is a visual styling upgrade designed to add a more complete custom appearance to your vehicle after sunset.
Creates a bold ground effect beneath the vehicle.
Helps the car stand out at night, at shows and at organized meets.
Adds personality to daily drivers, sports cars, trucks and show builds.
Works well with ambient lighting, starlight headliners and other lighting upgrades.
Allows colour customisation through RGB and RGB-W lighting options.
Adds motion effects through premium chasing-colour strip systems.
Improves the visual impact of photos, videos, reels and car-meet content.
Gives the overall build a cleaner and more complete custom appearance.
Who Needs Underglow Lighting?
Underglow lighting is suitable for drivers who want a stronger visual identity, a more complete custom build or a better night-time appearance for photos, events and private-property use.
Our Previous Underglow Lighting Projects
Here are some of the best projects we have completed.






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GT Auto Styling Underglow Installation Process
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Vehicle inspection
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Package selection
3.
Lighting layout planning
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Pod or strip placement
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Secure mounting
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Hidden wiring route
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Controller connection
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Color and mode testing
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Final inspection
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Clean delivery
Request a Personalized Underglow Lighting Estimate
Every driver has their own criteria, and ideas about underglow and car model can also affect the type. A lowered coupe, a luxury sedan, a truck, and an SUV all have different mounting points and different lighting needs. That is why we offer a free consultation to all drivers so you can choose the best option for your car. Fill out the form below and let us offer you the best prices.
Street Use and Ontario Lighting Compliance
Underglow lighting should be used responsibly and in accordance with current Ontario traffic laws. Our systems can be configured with steady-light mode and a quick shut-off switch inside the vehicle.
Flashing, chasing and show-effect modes should be reserved for private property, car meets and events where permitted. Customers are responsible for using vehicle lighting legally on public roads.
Lighting requirements may depend on the colour, visibility, flashing pattern and how the vehicle is being operated. Confirm current requirements before using underglow while driving.
- Steady-light configuration available for appropriate use.
- Quick shut-off switch can be installed inside the vehicle.
- Animated and chasing effects should be used on private property or permitted events.
- Vehicle owners are responsible for lawful public-road operation.
Transparent Underglow Pricing
Underglow pricing depends on the vehicle, lighting type, number of pods or strips, mounting locations and wiring complexity. Package pricing includes professional installation where stated.
What Can Affect Your Final Quote?
- Vehicle size and underbody design
- Pod or strip quantity
- Selected mounting locations
- Wiring access and complexity
- Controller type and lighting effects
- Tesla and electric-vehicle requirements
- Custom layouts or additional preparation
- Water-protection and component placement needs
Safe Installation and Hidden Wiring
A professional underglow installation should be secure, clean and protected from heat, water, salt and everyday road debris. Component placement and wiring routes are reviewed before the system is installed.
Underglow for Tesla and Electric Vehicles
Underglow lighting can be installed on many Tesla and electric vehicles, subject to the vehicle design, mounting access, underbody clearance and electrical requirements.
Before Installation, We Review
- Safe power access
- Wiring routes and component placement
- Battery and fuse protection
- Clearance around suspension and moving parts
- Suitable mounting locations beneath the vehicle
- Compatibility with the selected lighting controller
How Long Does an Underglow Installation Take?
Most underglow installations are completed within a few hours, but the final timing depends on vehicle design, mounting locations, selected lighting package and wiring complexity.
We confirm the expected timeline after reviewing the vehicle, selected package, controller type and requested lighting layout.
Request an Underglow Quote
Tell us your vehicle make, model and year, the lighting style you prefer and whether you want pods, strips, RGB, RGB-W or chasing effects. Our team will recommend a suitable package and confirm the installation cost before work begins.
Call GT Auto StylingLocations Convenient to GT Auto Styling
GT Auto Styling is located in Markham and serves drivers across the Greater Toronto Area. Our underglow lighting installation service is convenient for customers coming from:
- Markham
- Toronto
- Richmond Hill
- Vaughan
- North York
- Scarborough
FAQ
Exploring some common questions
Is Underglow Legal in Ontario?
Highway Traffic Act (HTA) indicated that installing underglow is not illegal in Ontario; however, using it while driving is against the law.
How much does an underglow installation cost?
Depending on the package you choose, prices start at $35 per pod with installation included, though they can go higher.
Are pod prices installed or parts only?
All pod prices include installation.
What are chasing colors?
Chasing colors are animated lighting effects in which colors move or flow across the strips rather than changing all at once.