HOW TO: Tinting tail lights, The right way (PICS)

Looks great, added to my "to do" list. Great writeup !

 

Thanks for the info!

I did about 3 light coats. then basically a whole can of clear. 17 layers or so.

Still look the same, 6 months later.

 

This was a fantastic write up. I enjoyed the hours of fun I spent doing my taillights. My first attempt looks pretty good, but I can definitely go darker without much fear of upsetting the police.

 

Glad you guys are still having fun with this

 

Great write-up, thanks! Never had much luck painting and having it actually turn out. Spend most of my day working them over and your instructions kept me out of trouble (and even taught me a few things - like patience). Mine ended up a little darker than I probably should have though.

 

glad you tried it.

 

All i did to tint my tail lights on my 2002 honda accord ex sedan, was i put tap where i don't want to spray and i used wetanddry 1000 sand paper and sanded them till there smooth. then sprayed a coat of black plasti dip. they are SUPER black so if you dont want it like that then i suggest not spraying as much.

 

Looks great, going to do the same to my stock Taco!

 

The very first post on this thread looks really nice, not to dark and all.
Has anyone tried to do this with a film instead? Wouldn't that be easier and easier to reverse?

 

The center lighter is a really nice touch

 

Just did mine along with BHLM... turned out a touch lighter than I would have wanted but I like that it's really subtle. Will post pictures when it's light out.

 

Did this yesterday...

 

Sub'd

 

Anyone ever do this to your headlights?

 

well ill be the first to tell you...dont do it. that night shade paint looks green.

 

Thanks for the heads up, but i had no intention on tinting my headlights

 

Did mine today. Turned out great. Thanks for the good write up!

Before

After

 

Before


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3000 (Left2000-Right3000)


6 layers of tint


Fuck ton layers of clear


Before&After


Cured darker than expected, but I like it. Still need to buff it whenever I get my hands of a wheel.