Caramanos2000 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You guys think it would be possible to tint the rear lights with krylon fusion flat black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4brat Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 very light coat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 y would you do that. Just tint them with window tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramanos2000 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Seems like a pain, plus the rough contour would deform the tint I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbombay Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'd probably go with gloss black. I've used the fusion paint a lot, and the first coat does mimick tint quite well when sprayed on light colored surfaces, but the paint would act differently than tint, I think, worst case scenario you sand it off and buff the lens, or a quick scrub with lacquer thinner and a rag. A thin coat of paint might not be all that durable though, maybe clear coat on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokebill Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 years and years ago, i found a spray can tint. i don't remember who made it , but it may be an option if they still make it. good luck, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 There is a spray tint on the market..I am not sure what its called ..but hatchsub did his tail lights on his sedan with really nice results. I have toyed with doing it to my 08 Imp..but now I am used to the clear tails . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobywagon Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Regular window tint will not work in this application. 2 reasons for that. 1) the tight radii of the lens covers means that the film will have to be heat shrunk a LOT and that risks scorching. 2) the adhesive used on standard window tint does not adhere well at all to plastic surfaces. This WILL eventually lead to bubbling, discoloration and peeling. There IS a film made specifically for light covers. You might try tintedtails.com. they can pre-cut a piece of appropriate tint for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyfreak Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Years ago I tried various methods of tinting tail lights and the best results I had were with Rustoleium Gloss black. Apply a couple of coats and then use some rubbing compound and rub the s#it out of it until you get the right thickness and shine you want. Just make they are bright enough for day time use as they wont look good in a million pieces on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 What is the Reason to Tinting the Tail Lights? ... I Have seen Some Cars with Obscure Tail Lights or with a Dark Plastic Cover, and I Believe it could make `em more Unsafe to Drive, if your Car Doesn`t have a Third Light for Brakes... Here I see the Opposite Too Often: People Swap Clear Lenses` Tail Lights and use Coloured Bulbs (sometimes even Led Bulbs in RED / Yellow \ White colour) like This: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramanos2000 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Talk about mixed messages lol. I do have some lights from another car around here somewhere maybe give it a try. I know the lights will shine through just not sure about the colors The spray tint works great, many people with 350z do it but it isnt available in Puerto Rico. Also, I do have a third brake light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_noob Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 this stuff is a tad on the pricey side, but works wonderfully: VHT Nite Shades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyray Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I seen a car onetime that had black pantie hose stretched over the lenses. It looked tinted and its cheap. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramanos2000 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 The price is right but im overseas and they wont ship The panty is ghetto at best, there is actually a guide on how to do it on several car sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_noob Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 well you might be able to talk to the autozone there in bayamon (love the store locator ) and see if they could special order some of that nite shades in for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 There is a spray tint on the market..I am not sure what its called ..but hatchsub did his tail lights on his sedan with really nice results. I have toyed with doing it to my 08 Imp..but now I am used to the clear tails . I would be very interested in what the end result looks like.. hatchsub, got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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