Tail Tints

[Stain]

Just curious if anyone has a picture of tail light tints with the same color car that I have? I want to do it but I don't know if it will look good.

Thanks

[robalero]

looks good on any car, do it. if you don't want to fully do it there is the way of doing it like mine ( see my sig )

[Stain]

Yours looks good, what'd you do?

[robalero]

taped off the reflector in the middle and sanded the whole tail light then cleaned and then sprayed the tint on

[Brad Jahnke]

Where'd you buy spray tint, rob?

[JLw7123]

auto zone

[Brad Jahnke]

What's it called? I can't find it on their website...

[bkathsalero]

Off the top of my head I think they are talking about VHT Niteshade, O rieley also has it.

[jhubbz]

It's VHT nite-shades. it'll be around $13 a can at auto places and about $8 at meijer. i went into an advanced autoparts and the guy told me to go to meijer for it cuz its cheaper there haha

[robalero]

I got mine for free because a buddy of mine did his and gave the can to me but its VHT Nightshade

[pjwallington]

Bought mine At Canadian Tire. Closest place to me (Can someone tell me how to put a pic under everypost ? ) thanks guys

[the_weber]

User CP, edit signature, and then put it in there and click save

[Cashdollar2009]

Order your VHT online. You have to wait for shipping but you can generally get two cans for the price of one on eBay and such. JUST TAKE YOUR TIME if you tint them yourself. Be patient. Don't get all antsy, give it at least 10-15 minutes between light coats. Don't layer it on and give it a chance to run.

[Cashdollar2009]

And I used this guys DIY videos. BUT, if you wetsand after the clear you'll get a dull look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSKA0ElKg1Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8-hZP6-ZY8

Dull tails:

http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo331/Terrortodadeer/downsized_0730001842.jpg

[the_weber]

um. excuse the off topicness of this post but....

WTF is that park bench doing on your car

[Gr1m]

obviously he wanted it there....doesnt matter he no longer has the car iirc

[the_weber]

just joking around no offense intended

[jhubbz]

if you wetsand after the final coat (like you are supposed to) and use a rubbing compound to fill everything then your favorite polish/wax, you will get gleaming results

[Gr1m]

this is what it will come out like if you have them sprayed with paint/clear coat mix.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/alero88/IMG_0039.jpg

[Cashdollar2009]

obviously he wanted it there....doesnt matter he no longer has the car iirc

You recalled correctly. And thanks.

I put the wing on when I was 16 and was too lazy/broke to fix the holes when I changed my mind. Spent my money on gas and bass instead.

this is what it will come out like if you have them sprayed with paint/clear coat mix.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/alero88/IMG_0039.jpg

That is one nice ass!

OP, honestly, if you want them to look glossy and professional, "tint" is one thing that you want to take to a professional. Whether it be window and/or tails, save up some cash and go around getting some quotes. (unless you know someone)

I learned quite a few things over the years with DIY projects. You don't get the same "Look what I did!" :awesome: feeling when you have someone else help you out. But rather the "Look what I worked hard for to get the cash to do. And damn it looks nice!" :scpimp:

[Math-u]

How long should i wait after clear coat and the polishing it? over nite?

[robalero]

yup the best way to do it is to pay someone at a shop to do it with proper paint. I know I should of ( not that mine look horrible but it would of looked nicer if I wasn't cheap and paid the $40 )

[the_weber]

this is what it will come out like if you have them sprayed with paint/clear coat mix.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/alero88/IMG_0039.jpg

I noticed you didnt have any screws (or so it looks like) holding your license plate on. How's you do thaT?

[pjwallington]

User CP, edit signature, and then put it in there and click save

thanks bud:)

[Tuse31]

Is your car Opal Blue Metallic? I can't tell from the pic. But here's a puc of mine before I did the 3rd brakelight:

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/Tuse31/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo0146.jpg

I used VHT Niteshades, 2000 grit sandpaper, clearcoat and Mcguier's Ultimate compound. I did 4 light coats with sanding in between and 3 clearcoats and polished with the Ultimate compound.