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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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i coulda sworn that there was a tail light tint diy on here? i coulndnt find it but if ther is can you post a link to it.. and if not can you tell me how i can do it haha
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Im sure this is a fair bit more advanced then you would like, but if you would like to get an outstanding look from your tail lights, try painting them with a "tinted" clear coat:

Using 1500 Grit sand paper, wetsand the tail lense
Clean it with a paint thinner
Get a quart or so of clear, and a bit of black pigment.
Mix the two together untill the clear has a slight tint, or is dark enough to your desire of tint.
Spray it onto the tail lights with about 2 coats.
Allow to cure for approximately 2 days,in the sun.
Wetsand again with 1500 or 2000 grit sand paper, and use a buffer wheel.

They will be beautifully tinted and glisten like you have no idea.

Hope this helps.

Sheldon
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Default RE: tail light tint?

Im sure this is a fair bit more advanced then you would like, but if you would like to get an outstanding look from your tail lights, try painting them with a "tinted" clear coat:

Using 1500 Grit sand paper, wetsand the tail lense
Clean it with a paint thinner
Get a quart or so of clear, and a bit of black pigment.
Mix the two together untill the clear has a slight tint, or is dark enough to your desire of tint.
Spray it onto the tail lights with about 2 coats.
Allow to cure for approximately 2 days,in the sun.
Wetsand again with 1500 or 2000 grit sand paper, and use a buffer wheel.

They will be beautifully tinted and glisten like you have no idea.

Hope this helps.

Sheldon
got any pics of the finnished product by any chance?
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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ok.. just a couple more questions.. do you do this to the outside of the lights or crack it open and go in the inside of them.. cuase i can see the out sides of the lights wearign off after a while.. does it hold up? and also how much does it all cost/where do i get the pigment and roughly how much does it cost
 
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