Tinted tails today!!!

[420olds]

Hey all check out what I did with some of my free time today. I was bored so I thought I would do some painting. Let me know what you think.:scpimp:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/Aleropics008.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/Aleropics007.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/Aleropics006.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/Aleropics005.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/Aleropics004.jpg
Well forgive me for the dirty ride it just got done raining. I will get some better pics when I clean it. Also I will take some light output pics for those wondering how transparent it is.

[paulyb]

Man I love your car, looks killer. I love the gold with the razzi kit......also that shits super low in the back!!!!!!

[420olds]

T/Y I wish it wasn't so low in the back sometimes, cause both of my side skirts are cracked where they wrap around the wheel wells. From pulling into my driveway. Thats even pullin in sideways.

[420olds]

Just noticed this thread is not in the right place can someone move it to the showcase forum? Or tell me how to do it.

[jeenysrider07]

looks great I would like to do that. How did you do it?

[Midgear]

looks slick.. those are some MONSTER pipes you have stickin out there :lol:

[420olds]

looks great I would like to do that. How did you do it?I did it with a special formula I came up with. It's a secret. J/K It's clear with a little black added to it. If anyone is interested I can start doing this for people :)

[bizarre179]

I love your car! It is a beauty. Those tails look very nice. How about posting some pics of them with the brake lights on.

[meadus101]

DAMN!.


That shit is black!

[01silveralero]

night picture please

[ares89]

that looks pretty kickass.. wonder how that would look on a maroon alero..

[clutch1]

AWESOME. I never see tail lights that have that good of a finish.. it's always reallllllllly grainy, even after sanding and buffing it seems like.

Did you use a quality compressor/gun for this I'd assume?

[adam337]

looks good. but id prefer the white piece tinted too..

[shez]

What did you use for a clear coat?

[CBLOHM3400]

nice ride everything flows together well

[CBLOHM3400]

what product did you use?

[Trickyslick]

I love your car...very nice job

[shez]

But yeah they look really nice. I just don't like the one clear part. Still nice though. Good job.

[Alerosaint]

looks slick.. those are some MONSTER pipes you have stickin out there :lol:

I know right he is trying to put amg and porche to shame...i like them

[joserivas19]

looks good. good job. how long did it take? any tips for the not so handy work people? lol.

[Valley olds]

Down here people do that a lot. The cool thing about that is you can tint them any color you want. Theres this silver lightning around here that tinted them silver. It looks pretty nice. From what I understand, the paint shops will get a bunch of clear, and a little of the paint color to be used. Then they apply it on the taillight or headlights. I really liked how it came out on your Alero 420olds. Maybe one day Ill do it on mine.

[[ion] C2]

i love your ghosted flames

[Vinalero]

looks really good.

Well done :)

[deathwish666]

looks sweet...you should def do a how-to

[-Alero-]

the wheels just do not match that black and gold setup.....bleh...if you had black wheels it would look much much much better

[YALEROYNOT]

the wheels just do not match that black and gold setup.....bleh...if you had black wheels it would look much much much better

hmmm mix clear and black and "tint" the wheels. that would look nice. I love the gold color on the car dose that color have matalic in it ? what is the paint code ? is that the stock alero color ? thinking of useing that color for a two tone with the midnight blue I have and a gray/silver stripe seperating them. if I don't do silver and blue

[porteguapo]

Exceptional Job !!!1

[420olds]

AWESOME. I never see tail lights that have that good of a finish.. it's always reallllllllly grainy, even after sanding and buffing it seems like.

Did you use a quality compressor/gun for this I'd assume?Yes sir Professional here no spray cans for me. Although they work to for some things. As far as what I used It was DuPont Chroma Clear With a little touch of magic. It only took about 1 hour to do + dry time=4Hours.

[420olds]

night picture pleaseHere you are. Sorry my camera does not like takin pics at night.






RUNNING LIGHTS
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/tintedtails001.jpg






BRAKES ON
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/tintedtails002.jpg




Just Brakes
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/tintedtails004.jpg




Close up running W/brake on
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/420olds/tintedtails003.jpg


Will try to post day time visibility today or tomorrow.

[420olds]

hmmm mix clear and black and "tint" the wheels. that would look nice. I love the gold color on the car dose that color have matalic in it ? what is the paint code ? is that the stock alero color ? thinking of useing that color for a two tone with the midnight blue I have and a gray/silver stripe seperating them. if I don't do silver and blueCan't remember the code but, yes it is stock and, yes it has metallics in it.

[Midgear]

that looks sweet. how'd you get em to shine like that? looks like they were painted on the inside of the lense lol

[shez]

Again, what did you use for a clear coat?

[Trickyslick]

shez

As far as what I used It was DuPont Chroma Clear With a little touch of magic. It only took about 1 hour to do + dry time=4Hours.

[bizarre179]

Man, they actually shine through!!! Im surprised, and still think they look shweet!

[DOHC_tuner]

looks great.... but thats too much chrome for me. Rims dont go with the bodykit or sport style you got going.

Makes me want the razzi kit with the razzi spoiler

[420olds]

the wheels just do not match that black and gold setup.....bleh...if you had black wheels it would look much much much betterYeah I have been thinkin of going black with a machined lip. There is too much black to get away with chrome wheels. Before the tinted tails it didn't look to bad but, now it just doesn't flow.

[worknprog.99]

I tinted my tail lights using similar if not the same stuff.... but how did you get your shiny??
mine are black and everything just not as glossy the clear coat did not makke them like that

[Valley olds]

If you used automotive paint like us, maybe you didn't use enough clear. If you wanted, you could try waxing your taillights. Maybe that will make them glossier.

[Justin081]

looks awesome. mine are nowhere near that shiny. nice car too ... i want the razzi kit:cry:

[darksobsession]

i dun like tinted tails, but they look pretty good on your car! razzi spoiler is nice. your wheels look ok, no need to change em. black wheels often look like naked wheels w/out hubs.