DIY: Tinted Tail Lights...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-15-2009, 10:24 AM
  #1  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
tunit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver/Westminister
Age: 37
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
DIY: Tinted Tail Lights...

Disclaimer: by using these guides, you are removing me from any liability that is related to any injury that might occur. I would suggest having a friend help you on these installs, if you are unsure about your abilities for any of these projects, get a professional to do it.

Alright since Rockblocker is no longer available and you have to buy sheets of tint I decided to do something else...

What you need:
Masking or painters tape
Newspaper, or roll of parchment paper (you can get it at Ace or any hardware store)
Glass Cleaner
VHT-Niteshades

Time: About 15 min (not including dry time)

Directions: (Via directions on Spray Can)

1. Mask off surrounding areas to protect your paint, and use paper to prevent overspray getting on your paint.
2. Clean surface with glass cleaner and wipe clean, make sure it is dry before moving to next step.
3. Spray 2-3 light coats in a cross hatch (spraying vertical, then horizontal after the first coat, and so on)
4. Let dry and remove masked area.






I even did a light coat over the headlights... it looks so

I know that this is on my 1st gen CL, but in theory it would work on your 2nd gen as well...
Old 07-15-2009, 05:59 PM
  #2  
wham bam thank you ma'am
iTrader: (8)
 
Rajca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
Age: 34
Posts: 10,316
Received 41 Likes on 36 Posts
nice write up, not feeling the headlights. and just enough coats on the tails, flows well.
Old 07-15-2009, 08:46 PM
  #3  
Three Wheelin'
iTrader: (1)
 
Pseudomaniac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Burlington, KY
Age: 46
Posts: 1,523
Received 244 Likes on 137 Posts
Old 07-15-2009, 10:25 PM
  #4  
Three Wheelin'
iTrader: (3)
 
AnthraciteBeast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Chicagoland
Age: 33
Posts: 1,648
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Rajca
nice write up, not feeling the headlights. and just enough coats on the tails, flows well.
Old 07-15-2009, 11:54 PM
  #5  
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: San Francisco
Age: 41
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Thanks for sharing your info.
Old 07-16-2009, 01:03 AM
  #6  
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
 
civicdrivr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: VA
Age: 35
Posts: 36,065
Received 8,221 Likes on 4,853 Posts
I like the tails. Good job.
Old 07-16-2009, 09:22 AM
  #7  
Chillin' in my trailer
iTrader: (7)
 
CL-Slick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Posts: 8,343
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Thanks for the write up man! I've been considering the spray tint but wasn't quite sure about everything. I'll look into it more now.
Old 07-18-2009, 12:52 AM
  #8  
Ultra Negro
iTrader: (1)
 
OperationDarkie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: South Holland, IL
Age: 42
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 0
Received 35 Likes on 28 Posts
Originally Posted by CL-Slick
Thanks for the write up man! I've been considering the spray tint but wasn't quite sure about everything. I'll look into it more now.
I smoked my tails but i took mine off the car to do it, I'm the anthracite CL in the pic the only other CL in the pics taken.

Its on page 4 scroll down to see the pics

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=732315&page=4
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
iRaw
ILX Photograph Gallery
30
08-05-2016 04:41 PM
CL-S progression 01
Car Parts for Sale
65
01-26-2016 04:15 PM
ITSJESTER
4G TL Photograph Gallery
7
10-13-2015 12:53 PM
DementiaPhuro
3G TL Problems & Fixes
1
09-29-2015 05:31 PM
jmaxima03
Member Cars for Sale
1
09-27-2015 10:22 AM



Quick Reply: DIY: Tinted Tail Lights...



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:21 AM.