Tinting front indicators and tailights...

**Golf Houso** · 20-12-2007, 10:18 PM

Hey there, has anyone done this before? I was contemplated using film, but that seems rather messy and complicated. Is there a type of paint I can use to achieve this effect, I'm quite the amateur panel beater.

The MK3 is getting a massive overhaul in the looks department, its not funny how much time I'm spending on it.

Any help would be much appreciated!!!

**Soundofav6** · 20-12-2007, 10:41 PM

hey there.. Rayray use red film that he ordered from the states. He would be help you when he comes online. But this is his blog on the tail light section.

http://rayray086.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html

**fuzion** · 20-12-2007, 11:14 PM

you can get these bottles "shades" etc and tinting bottles.

if you do it, clean your lights properly before u spray, finish it with a clear coat and dont go too dark because if someone runs into you or you have an accident the word tinted lights come into it your insurance gets voided.

**rayray086** · 21-12-2007, 05:55 AM

I've used the VHT Nite Shades before and wasn't really happy with the finish. Best thing to do is use tinting film for the better finish. I've used tinting film for my rear lights:

They were from empiregfx.com. With the front indicators though, you could just grab some Laminex or similar tinting film and apply it. The film from empiregfx.com may be easier to apply, but they're quite a bit of money for what they are.

Oh, and applying the film isn't messy at all. Just have a blow-dryer and detergent solution in a mist spray bottle with you when you do it, and you can easily work the film around curved edges and the like without having any creases.

**rayray086** · 22-12-2007, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Houso

I had a go with at black tint spray and I must say, that is alot harder to apply effectively than paint. Its a real pain in the arse... One tailight should be done well in an hour, i'll post some pics up. As for the other, it just refuses to stick properly without spots where it doesn't stick... even after furious cleaning...

Might help with a light sand of 600 grit.