Tinting Taillights

[rareorange1]

Hey, I wanna customize my taillights, by tinting them a little. I think it looks sick on some cars like jettas, and what have you. How do you do it? Do you have the taillights special, or can you do it at home???Thanks a milli

[Raven]

They make a spray to DIY. I forget who makes it.

[keithvibe]

they also make overlays, that apply like a window tint.

[Racemedic]

What is the better way to go this is a mod I have been looking into aswell.

[Amtron]

I've seen them on a Vibe before, but I can't remember where it was...they did look really good though, I've been contemplating it for a while. I think I'm going to do it in the Spring.

[bull77]

merzbow tinted his with vht night shadehttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=34319you can also get overlays from bluebatmobile.net -- i think his email is bluebatmobile@san.rr.comI was looking to buy a set of overlays for xmas

[hskater26]

im horrible at overlays but my friends done nightshade on a few of his cars and his friends it came out nice

[Amtron]

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »merzbow tinted his with vht night shadehttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=34319you can also get overlays from bluebatmobile.net -- i think his email is dubblea@peoplepc.comI was looking to buy a set of overlays for xmasOh yeah, that's who did it.

[abbotlex]

Nightshades comes out with a matte finish usually. If you want them shiny some rubbing compound and clear coat is needed. I've done it a couple times with some VWs I've owned.Procedure (abridged from the VWvortex.com forums):-- Remove taillight and wet sand smooth.-- Apply a THIN coat of Nightshades, let dry.-- Repeat thin applications to ensure even coverage until desired level of tint is achieved.-- (Optional) use fine rubbing compound to smooth.-- Apply layer(s) of clear coat to shine (rubbing compound again if desired)-- Reinstall

[rareorange1]

How about tinting that badges??? any thoughts on that??

[Amtron]

Quote, originally posted by rareorange1 »How about tinting that badges??? any thoughts on that??You can get overlays from http://www.grafxwerks.com that you can put on the badges

[Amtron]

Update:Bought some tail light tint today for $30. It was the last bottle and the place I got it from said it was illegal to import into Canada because the chemicals in it are not supposed to brought over. Apparently they pretty much had to sneak it across the border. However, the guy at the shop said he's never heard of any problems with the police pulling people over because of tinted tailights. Can't wait for the spring to do this! I'll probably tint them when I do my angel eyes

[bull77]

did you get the nightshade stuff?

[Amtron]

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »did you get the nightshade stuff? Yeah I bought Night Shades. I doubt I'll use the whole can...if I don't use it all, I could seel you whatevers left over for like 5 or 10 bucks. Dunno how much I'll end up with after though.

[rareorange1]

Where did you pick it up? Lordco? And do you apply it to the outside or inside of the lense?

[bull77]

Quote, originally posted by Amtron »Yeah I bought Night Shades. I doubt I'll use the whole can...if I don't use it all, I could seel you whatevers left over for like 5 or 10 bucks. Dunno how much I'll end up with after though.let me know how it turns out --- how dark do you want to go?Quote, originally posted by rareorange1 » And do you apply it to the outside or inside of the lense?It would be on the outside

[Amtron]

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »let me know how it turns out --- how dark do you want to go?I'm not really sure, I'm going to take it one layer at a time and see how it looks on the car. I'm not familiar with "%'s" and I'm pretty sure you can't measure your tail light that way either I was just thinking dark enough to make it kind of blend in with the car, but at the same time letting enough light through for braking and what not. Maybe 2-3? layers?Quote, originally posted by rareorange1 »Where did you pick it up? Picked it up at a place in Kanata, ON. I believe it's just the one location that they have that shop.

[Amtron]

Oh and if anyone is looking to see what the can looks like:

[rareorange1]

Thanks the pic really helps

[Amtron]

No problem! But like I said ood luck trying to find it in Canada, since it's illegal to get over the border

[hckeynut15]

Which Vibe do you have (model year)? My company made both the earlier models and the latest model. I can probably give you some tips but if you wanted it done right without violating the heat plate seal, you would probably have to do it prior to the heat plate process. Only could be done in the factory.- Jim

[kevera]

Quote, originally posted by Amtron »No problem! But like I said ood luck trying to find it in Canada, since it's illegal to get over the border Here in T.O,Partsource and Canadian tire both sell it.Actually,I remember Napa having it also.It's $15.99 a can.Follow abbotlex's advice,and put a coat of clear on it.It'll look sweet.