MrFluffy

anyone who has there tail lights tintied can you post a pic my body guy wants to see them

Im talking about the paint tint

I want an example so he can do mine

thanks

aznboi2424

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im hoping to contribute to this soon. as i am waiting for my taillight tint to come in. but there should be more pics in the photography thread. I specifically remember the guy with custom body kit and 19/20" rims. forgot his screenname but his tails are tinted too. there are lots of threads on this too.

MrFluffy

Those are sweet but I think it may be to dark

Rajca

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on my tl (no clear coat, just buff and wax them every couple months) the sun is shining directly at them, no lights on.


no sun, no lights

MrFluffy

How are the cops in your area??

because im affraid if I go to dark im going to get harrased and have to buy new tail lights

Does any one if the tail light tint you get from ebay is molded to our lights because its hard to tint even with a heat gun the contour is to great and compound on a CL?

Tl seams to ony have one curve ?

Rajca

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the law here is, if u can see my brake lights 100feet away in bad weather, its legal

MrFluffy

can you see them honestly

Rajca

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yes u can. the lights look brighter and more distinct when u hit the brakes. instead of a small yellow bulb flashing, u see the whole triangular piece light up yellow. and the red is a lot deeper.

MrFluffy

They look really good BTW

MrFluffy

How did you tint yours -film,spray tint, paint

Rajca

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spray tint. called vht night shade.

nf3d0149ab

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The top section looks like my 03's.

MrFluffy

When u used the spray tint did you do one coat or several??

BTW noah your picture taking skills are getting better and better every time I see your car it looks nicer

Rajca

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i did several. dont remember how many bc it was about 3 years ago, and its still holding up good. 2 chicago winters and 3 summers. i think it was around 5-7 coats. i stopped when i thought it was dark enough. make sure that u use degreaser to clean the lens off.

MrFluffy

I think im going to do it tommorow if I can find some VHT because iv never seen it for sale.

I found some guys on a vibe forum saying there is one place like a block away from me that sells it wierd , the reason that there the only ones that sell it is because it illegal they siad , like I care

Anways did you use clear coat or justthe tint bacause I seen someone else do it and it was super dull ??

nf3d0149ab

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Thanks man...trying.

Wish I had a better camera so I could get better shots.

All I got is an 8 year old 4MP piece of sheyat but I make do with what I can.

civicdrivr

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The vinyl tint is not molded, and its a bitch to put on. I tried doing it and failed miserably.

MrFluffy

me too
Thats why im spray tinting

Hope I dont fail at this

aznboi2424

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hmm, damn i just bought some of that ebay tint from rvinyl.
i hope i do a decent job at it.

civicdrivr

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Take your time is the only thing I can say. I got the same stuff, luckily I havent put it on my headlights yet. As I said, I tried on the tails, but it didnt end well.

sayfulhaqq

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DK Type S

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I was on the fence... leaning toward doing this... but the pictures of gingerbread's car have convinced me! Tinting them as soon as I can. :-D

MrFluffy

I just got off the phone I called every autoparts place in ottawa canada and no has that VHT night shade stuff they all say its on order one guy siad its been on order for like 3 month so its not looking good for me

I even called a couple of paint suppliers in my area with no luck I was hoping to get a can of clear with a couple drops of NBP in it to match my car that would look sick

Anways the paint suppliers talk to me like im stupid "no we dont do that, bye" I was like fucckkkk you

Anyways not looking good for me I may have to drive to the usa (where they know how custimize cars) a smuggle some nite shades over we will see

Onese1f

FYI, if you get VHT nightshades you should REALLY look into getting it clear-coated. Or else it looks like doo-doo. My friends did it to both their Tc's and 350z's and it came out rough and patchy even with a ridiculous amount of sanding and polishing. They ended up taking it to their paint guy and had it clearcoated, now it looks baller.

You could always go to the dealership and have them spray a light shade of black with some clear over the area of your choice. One of the members here (Mister_TL i believe) had that done for like $50 and it looks great.

Rajca

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i had no probles when spraying vht on my car. just have to take your time and do it slowly to get even coats. i dont have clear coat and they were never sanded. just clay bar. wax and buff.

MrFluffy

Im telling you guys that in canada no body shop will do this it is pissing me off like crazy

nf3d0149ab

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That sucks.

SG81

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ebay has tons:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/VHT-Nite-Night-Sh...3%3A1|294%3A50

or other sellers:

http://motors.shop.ebay.ca/items/Aut...86Q2ec0Q2em282

ftLauTL

That looks legit on the top of the tails

civicdrivr

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I hate saying this, but you have to find a shady body shop to do it. Here in VA alot of places told me they wouldnt do it, saying it was illegal. I know a guy back in NY that will do it, but that requires me giving him my tails for a few days, and this is my daily.

nf3d0149ab

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Thanks man.

aznboi2424

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They stole your pic noah lol

nf3d0149ab

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Haha...nah because the lowered portion on theirs is tinted.

Whereas...mine isn't.

MrFluffy

it not that they say its illegal its that they have no idea what im talking about and when they do they dont want to even try to do it

SG81 they wont ship it over the border because its illegal to ship arisols over the border

go figure

any ways I found guy that is suppose to get some on tuesday well see

TypeStylinOnU

i heard u can buy spray tint at MICHEALS arts and craft stores

TypeStylinOnU

oh and shinzo werks in toronto has lens film, i believe its removable if cops mess with u.

http://www.shinzostore.com/

nf3d0149ab

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Do they have Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores in Canada?

Onese1f

Hahah I would think so, those things are friggin everywhere, they just opened up two by my house!

nf3d0149ab

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I'm always surprised they stay in business.

Those crazy craft button whores. lol

MrFluffy

If you look at the location there shipping it from its from the USA which meens they cant ship it over the border so i may get it I may not but someone in my area siad they were getting some well see on tuesday