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

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by THExBUSxDRIVER, Apr 1, 2010.

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  1. Dec 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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    4banger09

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    That depends on the shop, I had a guy thinking them came from the factory like they were
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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    Great write up
     
    rubenc87, Jan 8, 2013
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  3. Jan 26, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    Awesome right up. Thanks
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2013 at 11:30 PM
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    Thank you for the write-up!
     
    ornithology, Jan 28, 2013
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  5. Jan 29, 2013 at 1:33 AM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    Not enough.
    No problem guys, glad you guys are having fun with it.
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Jan 29, 2013
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  6. Feb 28, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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    some of these are pretty dark. How do you go about finding the legal limits in your area?
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    THExBUSxDRIVER [OP] Victory is reserved...

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    Not enough.
    There really isn't a limit. Once there is any kind of tiny on the lights it becomes illegal in some places. It's really up the the officer to pull you or not. I've never had a problem. Around here some people drive with the completely blacked out along with tinted headlights :facepalm:
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Feb 28, 2013
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  8. Mar 8, 2013 at 10:08 PM
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    just wondering how this holds up to the elements? still looking good? I would search the thread for an update but its 23 pages :/
     
    AhviFree, Mar 8, 2013
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  9. Mar 8, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    Not enough.
    It's still holding, faded a tad bit but it's there.
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Mar 8, 2013
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  10. Mar 9, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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    I did mine 2 years ago and they need to be redone because the tint has faded a bit, but they weren't that dark to begin with.
     
    Rocketball, Mar 9, 2013
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  11. Mar 23, 2013 at 1:43 AM
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    tinted mine with the rustoleum one...it came out too dark.
    is it possible to remove it so i could respray them? it ain't fresh..its been like 2 weeks
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2013 at 2:49 AM
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    Best thing is sanding and paint thinner... You have to be careful though because too much of either and you can crack your lenses.
     
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  13. Apr 26, 2013 at 3:39 AM
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    Heres how mine turned out
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  14. May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM
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    Did my 4Runner with the red vht stuff too!
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    Before wetsanding and polishing
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  15. May 2, 2013 at 9:22 PM
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    Nice! I'll deff be trying this as my first mod my new Taco. I had nightshade covers on my Silverado and while I got a nice dark look, they just looked bulky. Will take a little time ,but will get a better look and be cheaper than buying covers.
     
    Cornell34, May 2, 2013
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  16. May 29, 2013 at 12:18 PM
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    Yours seemed to turn out a bit darker, did you use the black gloss clear coat?
     
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  17. May 29, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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    nice work. How many coats of the nightshade?
     
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  18. May 29, 2013 at 3:34 PM
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  19. May 30, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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    That's so sick!!! props on the tint job, looks professional. Also, a great way to avoid all this debate about how dark is too dark, laws, tickets, visibility and such. and IMO it looks AWESOME! Thanks for pics and technique, :thumbsup: I think I'll be doing this method to my Taco soon. Mahalo!
     
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  20. May 30, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    y'all be sure to keep yer insurance current

    soon as I need get rid of my pos dd...

    I'm gonna find one of you guys
    and run up yer backside...

    'splain to the LEO that I couldn't see any brake lights :devil:

    bet I won't even need hire a lawyer :p
     
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