HOW TO: Tint TYC taillights
#64
I just got my tail lights done by Kennon and I can't completely express how impressed I was with his work and service. My tinted TYC tail lights started out as an idea and a makeshift picture in Paint on my laptop. I drew what I wanted my tails to look like since I hadn't seen the style I was looking for anywhere else and with a little bit of time and a lot of hard work, Kennon made my idea a stunning reality.
I would highly recommend his work to anyone who is even considering getting their tail lights tinted. He is an excellent painter and both his business and work ethics are second to none.
Very well done, Kennon. I look forward to having you do my interior when you get the time.
Thanks again for doing an amazing job on my tails.
I would highly recommend his work to anyone who is even considering getting their tail lights tinted. He is an excellent painter and both his business and work ethics are second to none.
Very well done, Kennon. I look forward to having you do my interior when you get the time.
Thanks again for doing an amazing job on my tails.
#65
damn...i decided to do this and when i when to autozone to get the vht nightshade...and guess what they did'nt had it.
ok so i went to advanced auto parts and looked and asked the associate and guess wat they did'nt had it either...now i'm stuck from where to get it....grrr
lol
ok so i went to advanced auto parts and looked and asked the associate and guess wat they did'nt had it either...now i'm stuck from where to get it....grrr
lol
#69
Originally Posted by jsingh
damn...i decided to do this and when i when to autozone to get the vht nightshade...and guess what they did'nt had it.
ok so i went to advanced auto parts and looked and asked the associate and guess wat they did'nt had it either...now i'm stuck from where to get it....grrr
lol
ok so i went to advanced auto parts and looked and asked the associate and guess wat they did'nt had it either...now i'm stuck from where to get it....grrr
lol
My situation is this:
I tinted my 08 tail lights, third brake light, and side mirror markers about five months ago using the tint made for model cars and a clear coat sold on the same website (to save on shipping). I did not use rubbing compound or the plastx, but I did wetsand and wax. The side mirror markers still look dope, but the third brake light completely faded until it was clear and the tail lights are starting to fade bad. I don't know what the rear faded and the sides didn't.
Nevertheless, I have decided to do it the right way (following this guide). Along with re-tinting my third brake light, I'm going to tint some ebay fogs I just bought and some 07 headlights I purchased for $40. I'm going to restore the 08's using the tint removal thread FLEA made (your threads are amazing and helpful, thank you!).
So these are my questions/issues:
I'm having trouble finding U-Pol #1. Would a sherwin williams automotive paint shop have this?
Also, should I re-tint 08 tails and sell 07 tails, or vice versa? I personally like the look of the tinted 07 tails with the reverse light left untinted.
#70
Originally Posted by koalaznbear
Originally Posted by jsingh
damn...i decided to do this and when i when to autozone to get the vht nightshade...and guess what they did'nt had it.
ok so i went to advanced auto parts and looked and asked the associate and guess wat they did'nt had it either...now i'm stuck from where to get it....grrr
lol
ok so i went to advanced auto parts and looked and asked the associate and guess wat they did'nt had it either...now i'm stuck from where to get it....grrr
lol
My situation is this:
I tinted my 08 tail lights, third brake light, and side mirror markers about five months ago using the tint made for model cars and a clear coat sold on the same website (to save on shipping). I did not use rubbing compound or the plastx, but I did wetsand and wax. The side mirror markers still look dope, but the third brake light completely faded until it was clear and the tail lights are starting to fade bad. I don't know what the rear faded and the sides didn't.
Nevertheless, I have decided to do it the right way (following this guide). Along with re-tinting my third brake light, I'm going to tint some ebay fogs I just bought and some 07 headlights I purchased for $40. I'm going to restore the 08's using the tint removal thread FLEA made (your threads are amazing and helpful, thank you!).
So these are my questions/issues:
I'm having trouble finding U-Pol #1. Would a sherwin williams automotive paint shop have this?
Also, should I re-tint 08 tails and sell 07 tails, or vice versa? I personally like the look of the tinted 07 tails with the reverse light left untinted.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LZKMsQPKkpXHBg
Usually goes for $36.
#71
Originally Posted by Kennon
Post pictures!
In the process of taping..
Wet sanded after clear coats:
Final product after buffing and all that shiz:
What do you guys think?! It was a super fun spring break project!
#77
Originally Posted by scixd
Hello, newbie here. Great write up. I had a few questions for Kennon
What kind of spray gun and size tip do you use when spraying?
Do you mix a hardner/accelerator with your clear coats?
Thanks in advance
What kind of spray gun and size tip do you use when spraying?
Do you mix a hardner/accelerator with your clear coats?
Thanks in advance