hi all
Ive been browsing throught the forums and ive seen a few people have tinted their tail lights. i was wondering 1) how everyone has done it?
2) how easy is it to do? ( as i am easily frustrated)
3) how long did it take to do?
4) how much did it set you back?
All feed back is welcome as well as ideas
Thanks all
Uncle Andy

You will need a can of Night Shades, About $13 a can.

Take the Rear lights out (4 nuts, 10mm i think from under the carpet) Give them a wipe over with prepsol (Wax And grease Remover)
The give it 3 Light coats, of course waiting for each one to dry in between.

Always wait for each coat to dry becuase As it Drys it gets darker.

After this, it will be a matt Finish. To make it a nice shiney clear finish, get some K&H Top Coat Clear (Arcrylic) paint, and give it 4+ coats!
DO NOT USE THE CHEAP $3 AUSSIE EXPORT ENAMEL CLEAR!!!!!

And after that they shall look sweet!!!

may i also recommend you tint the garnish aswell (aswell only a few nuts) so it creates a nice smooth flowing line
-Paul

']You will need a can of Night Shades, About $13 a can.

Take the Rear lights out (4 nuts, 10mm i think from under the carpet) Give them a wipe over with prepsol (Wax And grease Remover)
The give it 3 Light coats, of course waiting for each one to dry in between.

Always wait for each coat to dry becuase As it Drys it gets darker.

After this, it will be a matt Finish. To make it a nice shiney clear finish, get some K&H Top Coat Clear (Arcrylic) paint, and give it 4+ coats!
DO NOT USE THE CHEAP $3 AUSSIE EXPORT ENAMEL CLEAR!!!!!

And after that they shall look sweet!!!

may i also recommend you tint the garnish aswell (aswell only a few nuts) so it creates a nice smooth flowing line
-Paul

yep u have pretty much covered everything there, except the bit when u say after paint has dried place tail lights back in original position lol lol

yep u have pretty much covered everything there, except the bit when u say after paint has dried place tail lights back in original position lol lol

nah just drive around without them untill you get pulled over, when the cops tells you your tail lights arnt there act really shocked and say, " no way, they must have fallen off "

nah just drive around without them untill you get pulled over, when the cops tells you your tail lights arnt there act really shocked and say, " no way, they must have fallen off "

Nah its ok officer TUFFTR said i didn't have to put them bak on so everything should be ok :D

I disagree with the cheapo clear paint. I used a three dollar can two weeks ago on my tail lights and they turned out really good. smooth as, shiny as. im happy with them. i think the cheap stuff is bad if you put way too much on in one spray.

I admit i used the cheap stuff on my console and i sprayed to close in one point and it went a yellow colour, but the rest looks good.

I wouldnt take the risk...not enamel over arcrylic.....im no paint expert but ive done it once and it doesnt come anywhere near as classy as when done with arcrylic.

but hey do it if you want:)

Although It may look cool, to me tinting your tail lights/indicators is a backwards step.

Don't tint them too dark!


I wish they made altezzas for 2nd gens...

Although It may look cool, to me tinting your tail lights/indicators is a backwards step.

Don't tint them too dark!


I wish they made altezzas for 2nd gens...
Dont go too far lol....if your worried about globe brightness etc you can get Brake lights and tail/Brake lights in LEd form so dont stress

hey all
thanks for all the input gents when i ahve the time and funds together ill give it a go and maybe post pics when im done. again thatks for the input
Thanks
Uncle Andy

nah just drive around without them untill you get pulled over, when the cops tells you your tail lights arnt there act really shocked and say, " no way, they must have fallen off "

my front indercaters fall out lol racing tape holding em in

yeah ill give it a go... is it possable to remover the orange from my tail lights...? any recomended ways... sorry to get off topic...

It's probably a good idea to source some extra lights, just in case you get defected for them and have to swap them out.

That's the reason I bought mine from Grant Walker... I still have the original tail lights if I have to replace them at any time.

cheers,
.wook

yeah ill give it a go... is it possable to remover the orange from my tail lights...? any recomended ways... sorry to get off topic...

yep, Buy KS Verada Rear Lights!

my front indercaters fall out lol racing tape holding em in

are the second gen blinkers held in by a spring with a hook on the end? first gens are so they can't (well not easly) fall out. maybe ur is missing and u just need to pay the wreckers a visit, and i bet they won't charge ya cos it's a very smaal part.

and i bet they won't charge ya cos it's a very smaal part.
ha i wish wreckers were like that down hear...

ive replaced the Passengerside, new 44$ they just push in how bodgy is that!
and way to hold em in
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