Taillight Tint question

Teegs · 06-09-2009, 04:00 PM

I searched for it but was unable to get a diy taillight tint. I know it seems simple but i wanted to know what you used as the liquid to put on the adhesive side. Just water or a mixture of soap and water? Please clarify. Thanks.

Willie Mack · 06-09-2009, 04:08 PM

I went out and bought some tint solution from auto zone. Spray the solution on the taillight. Spray water on the tint. Keep your hands wet and get a heat gun. Make sure you set aside some time.

mattgecko · 06-09-2009, 07:25 PM

Heres a little write up I did for my accord. I tinted my wifes civic the same way.

MATTGECKO's 2005 Honda Accord on CarDomain - Page 4

Teegs · 06-09-2009, 08:58 PM

Awesome, thanks guys.

FaelinGL · 06-15-2009, 05:17 PM

It would be a lot cleaner if you bought some VHT Nightshade from Autozone. Mask off the areas that you don't want to tint, and then lightly spray the Nightshade on the tails. The more coats you apply, the darker it will be. This way, you won't have something that can come off when you wash or in bad weather.

Mike

Teegs · 06-15-2009, 06:09 PM

Is the tint by itself not strong enough to endure a good wash?

Willie Mack · 06-15-2009, 07:47 PM

I got mine from graphix and I Had it on since february and I wash mine twice a week. It's held thus far.

Overdosedvtec · 06-15-2009, 07:48 PM

dont do it. just my .02

p1904 · 06-19-2009, 12:39 AM

cmcdonald03 · 06-19-2009, 12:49 AM

I bought the tint and had a pro put it on... best of both worlds. I wouldn't have been able to do such an awesome job like this guy did!

MastaSSIII · 06-19-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cmcdonald03

I bought the tint and had a pro put it on... best of both worlds. I wouldn't have been able to do such an awesome job like this guy did!

damn nice...i have been wanting to do this forever. My buddy knows a guy that does this but profesionly paints them, it looks great.....

blanc0 · 06-20-2009, 11:15 PM

i was looking to do this i got a black coupe like masta, but i wanted to tint the red part of the brake light and leave the clear..does anyone have pics of how it looks b4 i go and do it

cmcdonald03 · 06-20-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blanc0

i was looking to do this i got a black coupe like masta, but i wanted to tint the red part of the brake light and leave the clear..does anyone have pics of how it looks b4 i go and do it

Hmmm, interesting. I'm sure it could be done with same tint I used. Could just ask whomever is installing to use the razor and cut that section out. Wouldn't be any different than cutting off the excess tint around edges of light but a little more carefully.... gotta follow the lines of section under tint can't be easy.

MastaSSIII · 06-21-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by blanc0

i was looking to do this i got a black coupe like masta, but i wanted to tint the red part of the brake light and leave the clear..does anyone have pics of how it looks b4 i go and do it

this is actually a common look. There are a couple rides on here with that exact look. I think it looks sweet...

**GETxERxDONE** · 06-21-2009, 01:32 AM

wow..who ever said vinyl doesnt last under weather and washing is WAY off. the vinyl is 5-7 year stuff. same stuff on the side of work vans and crap advertising the company, you think they use a soap that isnt harsh to clean their vans? no they use the powerful industrial stuff and it doesnt come off. mine has been on for 2+ years with no issues. i have the reverse cutout on mine.

spinks · 06-22-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Teegs

I searched for it but was unable to get a diy taillight tint. I know it seems simple but i wanted to know what you used as the liquid to put on the adhesive side. Just water or a mixture of soap and water? Please clarify. Thanks.

Vynals are a waste dont use them, sell them to some other sucker on ebay for more then u bought them. Then go to advanced auto and buy a can of vht nite shades. Remove your lights, then spray, the rest comes easy. You can't mess them up with spray, seriously easiest car mod ive ever done

blanc0 · 06-23-2009, 01:59 PM

has anyone had problems with the spray with it not sitting right on the lights? me and my friend bought a can and we tried his headlights n no matter what it would run a little or bubble. it made me not wanna try it on my tail lights

Teegs · 06-23-2009, 03:15 PM

At least you were smart and tested it on your friends car..

texm3x · 07-01-2009, 02:53 AM

i just put this blue tint on my front lights do you think it will look good on the back ones too?

Mr.Coty · 07-01-2009, 09:16 AM

^ any pics im curiouse to see the blue. usually only looks good on some euro cars

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Teegs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 3,262 Matt	Taillight Tint question I searched for it but was unable to get a diy taillight tint. I know it seems simple but i wanted to know what you used as the liquid to put on the adhesive side. Just water or a mixture of soap and water? Please clarify. Thanks.
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mattgecko Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Heres a little write up I did for my accord. I tinted my wifes civic the same way. MATTGECKO's 2005 Honda Accord on CarDomain - Page 4 Last edited by mattgecko; 06-09-2009 at 07:41 PM.

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GETxERxDONE Quail Man! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 25 Posts: 20,661 Nick	wow..who ever said vinyl doesnt last under weather and washing is WAY off. the vinyl is 5-7 year stuff. same stuff on the side of work vans and crap advertising the company, you think they use a soap that isnt harsh to clean their vans? no they use the powerful industrial stuff and it doesnt come off. mine has been on for 2+ years with no issues. i have the reverse cutout on mine. __________________ DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal \| DIY Breakfast Pizza

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texm3x Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Age: 30 Posts: 1,638 Big C	i just put this blue tint on my front lights do you think it will look good on the back ones too? Last edited by texm3x; 07-01-2009 at 03:01 AM.

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06-09-2009, 04:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Willie Mack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AMERICA! I will bleed on Old Glory to make sure the stripes stay red. Posts: 2,586 Willie Mack	I went out and bought some tint solution from auto zone. Spray the solution on the taillight. Spray water on the tint. Keep your hands wet and get a heat gun. Make sure you set aside some time.

06-09-2009, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Teegs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 3,262 Matt	Awesome, thanks guys.

06-15-2009, 05:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
FaelinGL Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 33	It would be a lot cleaner if you bought some VHT Nightshade from Autozone. Mask off the areas that you don't want to tint, and then lightly spray the Nightshade on the tails. The more coats you apply, the darker it will be. This way, you won't have something that can come off when you wash or in bad weather. Mike

06-15-2009, 06:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Teegs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 3,262 Matt	Is the tint by itself not strong enough to endure a good wash?

06-15-2009, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Willie Mack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AMERICA! I will bleed on Old Glory to make sure the stripes stay red. Posts: 2,586 Willie Mack	I got mine from graphix and I Had it on since february and I wash mine twice a week. It's held thus far.

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Overdosedvtec Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY Age: 25 Posts: 4,928	dont do it. just my .02

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p1904 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tu Camote, Ca Posts: 21,776 Micho Rizo

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cmcdonald03 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, GA Age: 30 Posts: 579 Chris	I bought the tint and had a pro put it on... best of both worlds. I wouldn't have been able to do such an awesome job like this guy did!

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blanc0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,516	i was looking to do this i got a black coupe like masta, but i wanted to tint the red part of the brake light and leave the clear..does anyone have pics of how it looks b4 i go and do it

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blanc0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,516	has anyone had problems with the spray with it not sitting right on the lights? me and my friend bought a can and we tried his headlights n no matter what it would run a little or bubble. it made me not wanna try it on my tail lights

06-23-2009, 03:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
Teegs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 3,262 Matt	At least you were smart and tested it on your friends car..

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Mr.Coty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ABQ NM Age: 24 Posts: 644 Cody	^ any pics im curiouse to see the blue. usually only looks good on some euro cars

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