LED Tail Light Tinting
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Toronto Ontario
LED Tail Light Tinting
Just looking to see some pics of tinted LED tail lights. I'm trying to determine whether I want tint and if so, to what degree. I would really like to compare the untinted vs a stage 1 and a stage 2.
Thanks
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Orangevale California
St. Jude Donor '10
I did mine myself with VHT NightShades paint. 2 coats plus 3 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear.
Just as a warning, once they're done, it's difficult if not impossible to go back. I don't think you could get all the paint off.
Just as a warning, once they're done, it's difficult if not impossible to go back. I don't think you could get all the paint off.
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
That's why I'm trying to get a good grip on what will suit my needs ahead of time. I just want to do it right the first time.
Melting Slicks
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From: Federal Way WA
steps
1. wetsand lights with 2000grit wet/dry, clean lights well let dry.
2. spray 2-3 light coats nightshades letting dry 5-10min in between coats.
3. after allowing time to fully dry wetsand again 2000 grit. I also use maguires ultimate compound at this step after the wet sand. Clean well let dry.
4. 2-4 coats clear coat i used duplicolor perfect match clear. also let dry 5-10min between coats.
5. after totally dry next day wetsand 2000 grit and buff out with the ultimate compound again.
1. wetsand lights with 2000grit wet/dry, clean lights well let dry.
2. spray 2-3 light coats nightshades letting dry 5-10min in between coats.
3. after allowing time to fully dry wetsand again 2000 grit. I also use maguires ultimate compound at this step after the wet sand. Clean well let dry.
4. 2-4 coats clear coat i used duplicolor perfect match clear. also let dry 5-10min between coats.
5. after totally dry next day wetsand 2000 grit and buff out with the ultimate compound again.
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
i just got an email from JW telling me that the halo modding is completed and they will be tinted starting today. i went with the high gloss, lightly tinted "selection" as i didn't want them to completely disappear during the day except when they were on. check out his website he as a variety of photos (and i think a video) that should halp you. i can't wait to get them and put them on. i'm sure they will be a great change from my regular bulb tinted lenses now.
