in this instuctable i will show you the proper way of tinting your car's tail lights. I'm sorry for the lack of pictures but i did this over a year ago, and since then lost most of the pictures. I'll try to be as detailed as possible
Disclaimer: I am in no way responsible to any damage that may occur in this process. and as always follow your local laws on the tinting of tail lights.
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step 1materials needed
materials needed (not all shown)About two (I used three) cans of tinted window hobbies paint $4 per can (any color would work) ora can or two of VHT nightshadePainter's tap…
step 2Removing the lens
this method of tinting the lenses require that the lights and lenses be removed from the car. before you start removing the bolts or nuts, be sure to pull the carpet back a…
step 3masking off the lens
masking off the lens:before you stat masking off with all your creative glory, it most likely that the lens is covered with dirt, using the alcohol and the paper tower, wi…
step 4wetsanding
sorry its not time to start painting yet. the surface of the lens way to smooth along with the dot lettering on the bottom. for the lettering on the bottom i used a razor a…
step 5cleaning & retaping
at this point most of the tape is pretty much soaked. the reason for taping it off before is so that it wouldn't get scratched from the wet sanding. when you wipe off the l…
step 6Painting
its finally time to paint. ******as with any other type of paint you want to apply in a well ventilated area free of wind that will carry contaminates. ******with your ares…
step 7Clear coat
if you are at this step and the paint isn't smooth or if you have runs, let dry completely and wet sand with a very high grit sand paper (900+). For the clear coat, let for…
step 8ENJOY!
after full dry time, install the lights and marvel in your handiness!For additional shine let dry for a week and wax for a more durable finish.I hope you enjoyed my first i…