How do I get my tail lights tinted?

[im.Kusuma]

hey

I was wondering how to get my tail lights tinted on my EG.. I've seen some where the quality was totally shit and some that looked pro.

what i meant by shit is it turned out very "smokey, matte black" or whatever
and what i meant by pro is it turned out very glossy and trasparent..

thanks.

[Lukey]

get tint from autobarn?

[im.Kusuma]

is it spray or flim like window tint?

[Lukey]

you can get film, also pretty sure you can get spray on aswell.

[im.Kusuma]

hmm thanks i'll check it out. How much do they cost?

[aaronng]

Get the film tint, specifically made for tail lights.
Check out this thread. Hopefully someone posted pricing: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97879&highlight=smoked

[Lukey]

Touge Tune used to get different colour and stuff, trying sending a PM.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=119

[vippy84]

just get it smoked.. a can of spray for less than 15 dollars..
smoke it lightly and spray clear coat.. look awesome!

[im.Kusuma]

just get it smoked.. a can of spray for less than 15 dollars..
smoke it lightly and spray clear coat.. look awesome!
cheers,

tried that with my ED, turned out real shit, wasnt transparent as much :O and looks dodgy..

i think i saw one on ozhonda, a white EK sedan mod up, its for sale, he had chrome tail lights but tinted.. Looks really good..

[onesweetb0i]

you could try covering your tail light with a pair of stockings lol looks good and easy to remove

[im.Kusuma]

you could try covering your tail light with a pair of stockings lol looks good and easy to remove

lol nah, thanks anyways, looks ugly. I've seen one on a red EG.. dont like it.

[MWAKU]

Its how u spray it that gives a good finish..

take off the tails, give it a good 1200+wetsand, wax n grease remover, hten give it some light sprays with the tint like 1 layer, then if ur using the K&H brand clear, do one layer nice n thick

[Nismo3oi]

Use a spray can called night shade from supercheap auto it will give you the finish your after but it also depends on your preping and how you spray it.

[vippy84]

Its how u spray it that gives a good finish..

take off the tails, give it a good 1200+wetsand, wax n grease remover, hten give it some light sprays with the tint like 1 layer, then if ur using the K&H brand clear, do one layer nice n thick

Agree!! Mine look elegant. It is not the same as painting body parts.
You need just a light smoke.

[im.Kusuma]

Its how u spray it that gives a good finish..

take off the tails, give it a good 1200+wetsand, wax n grease remover, hten give it some light sprays with the tint like 1 layer, then if ur using the K&H brand clear, do one layer nice n thick
U recomend any specific sprays? Can you come and do it :D

[im.Kusuma]

Use a spray can called night shade from supercheap auto it will give you the finish your after but it also depends on your preping and how you spray it.
cheers dude, i'll give it a shot this thursday. thanks

[Boban]

this is how mine turned out. pretty happy with it. I used Tamiya model paint

http://img16.imagehosting.gr/out.php/i773592_imgp0404-1.jpg (http://imagehosting.gr)
http://img16.imagehosting.gr/out.php/i773593_imgp0405-1.jpg (http://imagehosting.gr)

[im.Kusuma]

this is how mine turned out. pretty happy with it. I used Tamiya model paint

http://img16.imagehosting.gr/out.php/i773592_imgp0404-1.jpg (http://imagehosting.gr)
http://img16.imagehosting.gr/out.php/i773593_imgp0405-1.jpg (http://imagehosting.gr)
you mixed clear yellow and smoke together or the indicators are already yellow? are the results rough or smooth?

I also checked out a place at burwood called motoequipe, the sell lens dye, they come in smoke, amber and red.. I was thinking would the result be pro once its in a finished product condition..?

[vippy84]

you mixed clear yellow and smoke together or the indicators are already yellow? are the results rough or smooth?

I also checked out a place at burwood called motoequipe, the sell lens dye, they come in smoke, amber and red.. I was thinking would the result be pro once its in a finished product condition..?

You need to clear coat it to get it a smooth smoked finish mate

[im.Kusuma]

You need to clear coat it to get it a smooth smoked finish mate
thanks! i'll give it ago. Recommend "australian export" $3 brand?

[Boban]

the indicators were yellow already, i just used "smoke" over the top, sanded them down a bit with 800-1000-1200 than 3 light coats.
It was a pain to do the inner and outer to the same level, until i realised i should do them at the same time :p

the finish is pretty smooth, i didn't clear coat anything and so far it's fine, been about 3 months

[Mr EG]

Isn't tinting your lights illegal?

[im.Kusuma]

the indicators were yellow already, i just used "smoke" over the top, sanded them down a bit with 800-1000-1200 than 3 light coats.
It was a pain to do the inner and outer to the same level, until i realised i should do them at the same time :p

the finish is pretty smooth, i didn't clear coat anything and so far it's fine, been about 3 months
thanks for that boban! :)


Isn't tinting your lights illegal?

Not when its not that dark. I've asked some coppers which pulled me over several times for RBT, they said its fine as long as its visible day and night.

[MWAKU]

not when its not that dark. I've asked some coppers which pulled me over several times for rbt, they said its fine as long as its visible day and night.

hmmm. R u sure u were driving lol

[im.Kusuma]

hmmm. R u sure u were driving lol
uh huh. No lies dude