Easiest tail light tint DIY in history

[theduke]

The only materials you need to buy are 1-2 small cans of window tint polycarbonate spray. The best place to go is a hobby shop. I couldn't find it anywhere else, but all it is is little cans that say WINDOW TINT on the cap. I bought 3 cans b/c the guy said I would need it, but you don't. I did my friends Chrysler 300 and my Si with the same can. They cost $4.12 where I got them.

Anyway here's how you do it:

1. Tape off whichever areas on the car you don't want to get sprayed.

2. Clean the part of the tail light that you are gonna spray with a damp washcloth, or I used these glass cleaning wipes.

3. Spray light, even coats maing sure to not release the nozzle on a part of the tail light b/c it makes a little blotchy spot.

4. Spray how many ever coats you want until you reach your desired darkness.

5. If you want you can spray a top coat on after it dries. I did it on my friends car and it came out a little duller; it wasn't too shiny. I did not spray a top coat on mine, and it looks just like a film; it's more shiny.

6. Let it dry and you're done.

[akai6]

Why do i get the feeling this is going to crack.. Especially here in TX with the heat...

[denooch]

Are these from stickercity.com????

[buurner]

Originally Posted by theduke

The only materials you need to buy are 1-2 small cans of window tint polycarbonate spray. The best place to go is a hobby shop. I couldn't find it anywhere else, but all it is is little cans that say WINDOW TINT on the cap. I bought 3 cans b/c the guy said I would need it, but you don't. I did my friends Chrysler 300 and my Si with the same can. They cost $4.12 where I got them.

Anyway here's how you do it:

1. Tape off whichever areas on the car you don't want to get sprayed.

2. Clean the part of the tail light that you are gonna spray with a damp washcloth, or I used these glass cleaning wipes.

3. Spray light, even coats maing sure to not release the nozzle on a part of the tail light b/c it makes a little blotchy spot.

4. Spray how many ever coats you want until you reach your desired darkness.

5. If you want you can spray a top coat on after it dries. I did it on my friends car and it came out a little duller; it wasn't too shiny. I did not spray a top coat on mine, and it looks just like a film; it's more shiny.

6. Let it dry and you're done.

Wheres the pics bro we need pics...

[joey.walla]

looks clean but i'm not liking the red/black/blue color scheme

[theduke]

Ya it was kind of an experiment. I wasn' sure if I wanted to do the whole tail light. It's pretty easy to remove so I think I might do the whole thing.

[buurner]

okay cool and its easy to remove how so like if i were to wash my car or take it through an automatic wash would it come off?

[obert]

Good job man

[theduke]

I saw this other DIY that was pretty similar that the guy used a different color spray but a poycarbonate base a well. He said that it peels off like a film with a little bit of effort. But he said that weather and car washes don't do anything to it so I don't know. Right after though I did wipe them down with a glass cleaner wipe and nothing happened, and I didn't even spray a clear coat. My car is really dirty right now so I was planning to get it washed in the next day or two so I'll let you know how it goes.

[buurner]

Originally Posted by theduke

I saw this other DIY that was pretty similar that the guy used a different color spray but a poycarbonate base a well. He said that it peels off like a film with a little bit of effort. But he said that weather and car washes don't do anything to it so I don't know. Right after though I did wipe them down with a glass cleaner wipe and nothing happened, and I didn't even spray a clear coat. My car is really dirty right now so I was planning to get it washed in the next day or two so I'll let you know how it goes.

Okay cool do u have a particular brand of spray window tint to use?

[08_Civic]

Very nice!

[Si Speed 317]

I like how it isn't dull! Looks awesome, please OP post a picture of the can you used, some would like to use the same brand

[theduke]

its not dull b/c i did not spray a top coat. i did my friends and sprayed a top coat and it came out kinda dull. the brand is pactra. its racing finsh RC294 window tint. silver can with a black cap. something happened and i cant upload pictures but when i fix it ill post a pic of the can

[buurner]

Originally Posted by theduke

its not dull b/c i did not spray a top coat. i did my friends and sprayed a top coat and it came out kinda dull. the brand is pactra. its racing finsh RC294 window tint. silver can with a black cap. something happened and i cant upload pictures but when i fix it ill post a pic of the can

Oh crap thats the same stuff I used for my RC cars windows very good stuff thanks bro great deal. This stuff is tuff I could only remove it with a soft sandpaper and water lol

[xheartcore_boyx]

do not want!!

[buurner]

Originally Posted by xheartcore_boyx

do not want!!

Do not want what?

[IceMurder]

it will fade/wear off over time and look like shit

i did this on my 99 accord and within 6 months it was flaking off and looked awful.

[pks17]

Wow thats the quickest way to destroy your OEM taillights in history.
Those babies arent cheap either

[buurner]

Originally Posted by IceMurder

it will fade/wear off over time and look like shit

i did this on my 99 accord and within 6 months it was flaking off and looked awful.

So Lamin x is still the best way to go

[Hammer5]

headlightarmour.com is where i bought my 20% tint for tails. its extremely nice.