I now dub these...

I'm all for it

 

Got it from ehobbies.com since the local hobby stores didn't have it. It's called Pactra RC window tint.

 

ok thanx

 

no prob...the can looks like this

 

So I had some free time today and I saw this thread this morning. My tail lights had been tinted and clear coated before, but it had been quite some time since then. Clear coat was chipping and I couldn't take it anymore so I gave the wet sanding and rubbing compound/wax a shot and got great results. Great write-up Phantom!

 

i just finished tinting mine thanx for the help they still need some more sandin but they look sick

 

His are no darker than the tail lights on factory 09 Jettas:



Law says at least ONE light has to be visible from 300 feet. Are you guys blind?

 

Looks good Phantom, nice work.

 

Thanks guys...anything to help the TW community

 

Another great example!

 

I did mine a few months ago too. Pretty much the same steps. IMO the real key is to take your time in the sanding/polishing.

From my experience, I can tell you that if you're sanding to a 2000 grit, you can skip the rubbing compound and go right to polishing compound, then wax.

Rubbing compound is actually more abrasive than 2000 grit wet/dry sand paper.

The "buffing out" process really comes down to this: replacing big scratches with smaller scratches, and smaller scratches, and smaller scratches...... Eventually the scratches get too small for the human eye to detect.

 

Well...there are various kinds/levels of rubbing compounds and the courser rubbing compounds are most likely more abrasive than the 2000 grit wet sand paper. I also had no need to use a polishing compound since the rubbing compound and wax brought the shine right back.

 

Nice job bud! Looks cool

 

Looks great. I have some Nite-shades and I've been meaning to do this myself.

FYI: Autozone sells Nite-shades.

http://www.vhtpaint.com/niteshades.html

 

Thanks bro...I did notice Autozone sold Nite-shades. I actually opted for the Pactra since all the pics I saw of people using just 2 coats of Nite-Shades was way too dark for my taste. The Pactra was perfect for what I was shooting for.

 

I pulled her out the garage and took a couple quick pics of the phantom tails in the dark. I don't know about anyone else but I sure can't tell a difference

 

wow im impressed. they look really good

 

Thanks bro!

 

They look really sharp and while it is subtle, it does make a big difference in appearance. I think you got them just the perfect shade, TBH Im not a big fan of the super dark ones, or clear ones. Good photos too!

 

Looks great man, ill be trying to pretty much match yours. How long do you expect the pactra tint to last?