tail light vinyl stuff?

hillbilie5.0 · Aug 18, 2009

i was looking through some old post, and came across a guy who had vinyl over his tail lights to smoke them, and in the pics it looked prety damn good. but i wanted some oppinions from you guys. is it good stuff? where is the best place to get it?

stprorolla49 · Aug 18, 2009

I would also like to know.

V_Eight · Aug 19, 2009

Don't get any thin stuff. I've tried it and it generally sucks. I'd shoot for x-pel, lamin-x, etc. Something thick.

hillbilie5.0 · Aug 19, 2009

like this stuff??

Tail Light Tint Kit Ford Mustang 1999 - 2004

Shiroelex · Aug 19, 2009

I am using some 5% vinyl window cling tint on mine, and it's working out nicely for me. It's a trick to install, but well worth it in my opinion. I've done at least 5 cars so far with the one big roll that I bought, so you could even buy a smaller one.

I'll have to get better pictures of them soon. My poor car is filthy, and I've been too broke to get to the pay-and-spray.

Here is them lighting up during the day. It's not hard to see them at all. This was supposed to be an exhaust video, but my friend started recording too late.

Exhaust and tail light video

Shiroelex · Aug 19, 2009

I suppose I should give a bit more substance to that post. I bought my tint from Murray's/O'reilly's, and it was something like $6. It is the Gila vinyl 5% cling tint. I will snap a picture of it and get a part number the next time I am at the garage. I used the No More Tears and water in a spray bottle with a rubber 3m Squeegee applicator method, along with a blow dryer. I have a friend that wants his done, so I could possibly attempt a write-up, I suppose.

hillbilie5.0 · Aug 19, 2009

that is a damn good looking GT is that tint prety thick and durable you think? i like the price. haha 5 bucks i can afford that. yeah post up a part number or a pic of the box or something if you can

hskrs10 · Aug 21, 2009

VHT makes a product called Nite Shade, Its a tint paint.

russell16 · Aug 21, 2009

I love my blacked out tail lights. absolutely love them. i got mine from stangmods.com. might be cheaper elsewhere but i love what i got from them. i have the black out not smoked

StangMods Mustang Vinyl Tint Package

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3114761

thats my car domain page. i have before and after pics of the back which shows the difference.

V_Eight · Aug 22, 2009

hskrs10 said:
VHT makes a product called Nite Shade, Its a tint paint.

And it's cheap and looks horrible. The proper way is either thick film or reduced black paint then cleared, like my old car:

roundboy · Aug 22, 2009

mine taillights are tinted with paint and clear coat..

Shiroelex · Aug 22, 2009

The stuff I used is called Gila Peel & Cling Window Tint, 5% Super Limo Black. The roll is 24"x6.5'.

V_Eight · Aug 23, 2009

And it won't last. Do it right the first time.

fshawn50 · Aug 24, 2009

3M is what I used just have to contact the sell an see what type product they use?? I got mine but three years ago no fadeing, peeling?? Allthough my fog lights melted the ones I had placed over them. Had to take them off?? An take your time to heat them up SLOWLY or It will make them like "shrinky dinks" an shrink up

SaleenGT2001 · Aug 24, 2009

this is the guy that did mine.

the pics are the tails that are on my car now
99 - 04 Mustang Tinted Taillights - HorsepowerJunkies.com Forums

hillbilie5.0 · Aug 24, 2009

SaleenGT2001 said:
this is the guy that did mine.

the pics are the tails that are on my car now
99 - 04 Mustang Tinted Taillights - HorsepowerJunkies.com Forums

sprayed then tinted over with clear?

SaleenGT2001 · Aug 25, 2009

hillbilie5.0 said:
sprayed then tinted over with clear?

they are base/clear.

i need to get some pics up. the finish is mirror like!

SaleenGT2001 · Aug 25, 2009

HorsepowerJunkies.com Forums - View Single Post - Mustang Week Pics

my car is in pic 3,4 and 5

there is a TT 5.4 SN95 in those pics too

stprorolla49 · Aug 25, 2009

V_Eight said:
And it's cheap and looks horrible. The proper way is either thick film or reduced black paint then cleared, like my old car:

If done properly, VHT Nightshades comes out awesome. I've done 3 sets of tails for friends, and they have all come out awesome. It's all about how well you prep the lens, and making sure you are consistent with your coats. Then follow it up with 4-5 coats of Duplicolor Acrylic Lacquer clear coat. Wetsand with 800 or 1000 grit, then 1500 grit followed by rubbing compound. I wish I had some good pics of my friends Audi tails, the only ones I have are terrible, and the car is filthy.

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