Clear coat 4 tint spray
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Clear coat 4 tint spray
Hey guys, I just tint spray my tail lights. It looks darker in person. but, I didnt put any clear coat and I was wondering where i can get clear coat? what brand is good? Is it true I have to get a certain one that works on plastic? my friend said if i dont use one that works on plastic, it will ruin it or eat your plastic??is that true? the tint spray I used is a japanese brand. Thanks in advance
here some picture:
here some picture:
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i would recommend you respray it..looks kind of splotchy
thats how it will look in direct sunlight...
if you go a little darker, it wont be as noticeable.
i got my clear from autozone..any brand should be fine
thats how it will look in direct sunlight...
if you go a little darker, it wont be as noticeable.
i got my clear from autozone..any brand should be fine
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and you are doing this because....?
I've always thought that MB had the nicest coloured plastic lights with a great finish. They looked rich. Now you got rid of that nice finish and from your pictures they look blotchy.
Now it looks like a lens made in East Germany for a Wartburg or Trabant with that famous DDR quality
I've always thought that MB had the nicest coloured plastic lights with a great finish. They looked rich. Now you got rid of that nice finish and from your pictures they look blotchy.
Now it looks like a lens made in East Germany for a Wartburg or Trabant with that famous DDR quality
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here, my lights with TINTS.
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and you are doing this because....?
I've always thought that MB had the nicest coloured plastic lights with a great finish. They looked rich. Now you got rid of that nice finish and from your pictures they look blotchy.
Now it looks like a lens made in East Germany for a Wartburg or Trabant with that famous DDR quality
I've always thought that MB had the nicest coloured plastic lights with a great finish. They looked rich. Now you got rid of that nice finish and from your pictures they look blotchy.
Now it looks like a lens made in East Germany for a Wartburg or Trabant with that famous DDR quality
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yeap, better comparision.
the old tail lights look like it was dipped in water for a very long time. and the color came off. the facelift tails look more "LED"ish which is a better color!
the old tail lights look like it was dipped in water for a very long time. and the color came off. the facelift tails look more "LED"ish which is a better color!
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In my expierience its pretty much impossible to tint over these types of tint sprays. I dont know the exact brand you used but from my expierience pretty much any clear coat will melt the underlying tint spray.
Also it looks like you have a lot of orange peel. I would sand this with 2000 grit paper then apply a few more coats of paint and then polish them - no clearcoat.
Also it looks like you have a lot of orange peel. I would sand this with 2000 grit paper then apply a few more coats of paint and then polish them - no clearcoat.
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In my expierience its pretty much impossible to tint over these types of tint sprays. I dont know the exact brand you used but from my expierience pretty much any clear coat will melt the underlying tint spray.
Also it looks like you have a lot of orange peel. I would sand this with 2000 grit paper then apply a few more coats of paint and then polish them - no clearcoat.
Also it looks like you have a lot of orange peel. I would sand this with 2000 grit paper then apply a few more coats of paint and then polish them - no clearcoat.
I never suggest using spray paints for tails. I have painted my maxima markers with spray tints, and I did regret doing that.
I do suggest using tint film for the projects. he can still save his lights, use a high grit sand paper and buff out as much as he can, then use tint film, it'll give him the black color, gloss, protection. Ive been USING tint film for a long time. no problem. they still look brand new.
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he'll need more than just a few more coats. he'll have to first buff it out, then paint, the buff and paint, etc!
I never suggest using spray paints for tails. I have painted my maxima markers with spray tints, and I did regret doing that.
I do suggest using tint film for the projects. he can still save his lights, use a high grit sand paper and buff out as much as he can, then use tint film, it'll give him the black color, gloss, protection. Ive been USING tint film for a long time. no problem. they still look brand new.
I never suggest using spray paints for tails. I have painted my maxima markers with spray tints, and I did regret doing that.
I do suggest using tint film for the projects. he can still save his lights, use a high grit sand paper and buff out as much as he can, then use tint film, it'll give him the black color, gloss, protection. Ive been USING tint film for a long time. no problem. they still look brand new.
edit: What darkness tint did you use? I think I want slightly lighter...
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I recommend him NOT respraying it but to add tint film instead. so it gives it the glossy look w/o F-ing up.
hey i too think using film to tint is a good way to go and i was actually looking to do that to my 03 c240. I just need to find a reputable site. I saw that W Cole put up a site but i could only find tints for an 06+ S class. does anyone know or have experience with a good place that sells tint films?
Heres what my bro's mustang looks like (he's using films)
I recommend him NOT respraying it but to add tint film instead. so it gives it the glossy look w/o F-ing up.
Did you use the film from www.stickercity.com? How much should I order for 2 tail lights and the middle brake light (this is going to be on my E Class).
edit: What darkness tint did you use? I think I want slightly lighter...
edit: What darkness tint did you use? I think I want slightly lighter...
Heres what my bro's mustang looks like (he's using films)
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I recommend him NOT respraying it but to add tint film instead. so it gives it the glossy look w/o F-ing up.
hey i too think using film to tint is a good way to go and i was actually looking to do that to my 03 c240. I just need to find a reputable site. I saw that W Cole put up a site but i could only find tints for an 06+ S class. does anyone know or have experience with a good place that sells tint films?
Heres what my bro's mustang looks like (he's using films)
I recommend him NOT respraying it but to add tint film instead. so it gives it the glossy look w/o F-ing up.
hey i too think using film to tint is a good way to go and i was actually looking to do that to my 03 c240. I just need to find a reputable site. I saw that W Cole put up a site but i could only find tints for an 06+ S class. does anyone know or have experience with a good place that sells tint films?
Heres what my bro's mustang looks like (he's using films)
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Seems expensive for a sticker. I got the tails on my C230 professionally tinted for $100.. looked perfect.
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Tinting or blacking out
Is this just a case of what the flavour of the day? I have been 'round enough to see all the trends and it sort of 'what is good today is old school tomorrow'
~1990-1996 people were applying white pinstriping close together on the lenses making it look like blinds and the tail lights from 20' looked all white
~1996-2002 next came clear tail-lights and that was the rage until car companies started offering them standard like Nissan Altima, Lexus. The cheap aftermarket conversions you could not see whether the person was braking or indicating a turn as the light output is week
2003-present Opposite of clear and white, now it blacked out or dark tinted which only looks good if you have a black car or other dark colour
2009-2015 Plaid or polka-dot design or perhaps someone will find a chrome look that will let light through. if it is in SEMA or on the Mod circuit that will be the next flavour of the moment
2016-2022 Return to Red taillights as this has a wow factor and considered unique
Oh by the way headlights went through a similar pattern, at the time of the white striping, it was smoked lens covers making the lights blend in. Now it is having a crystal clear lens showing off your projectors or Bi-xen.
Only problem as found with the smoked head light covers is that your light output was minimal and it will be the same with the film or spray on the rears. I don't know about you but I like to be seen when I brake and that they can see my tails in a snow storm not to mention having the reflectors actually reflect back as I am parked so no one runs in to the back of my car and saying they could not see the car.
Is this just a case of what the flavour of the day? I have been 'round enough to see all the trends and it sort of 'what is good today is old school tomorrow'
~1990-1996 people were applying white pinstriping close together on the lenses making it look like blinds and the tail lights from 20' looked all white
~1996-2002 next came clear tail-lights and that was the rage until car companies started offering them standard like Nissan Altima, Lexus. The cheap aftermarket conversions you could not see whether the person was braking or indicating a turn as the light output is week
2003-present Opposite of clear and white, now it blacked out or dark tinted which only looks good if you have a black car or other dark colour
2009-2015 Plaid or polka-dot design or perhaps someone will find a chrome look that will let light through. if it is in SEMA or on the Mod circuit that will be the next flavour of the moment
2016-2022 Return to Red taillights as this has a wow factor and considered unique
Oh by the way headlights went through a similar pattern, at the time of the white striping, it was smoked lens covers making the lights blend in. Now it is having a crystal clear lens showing off your projectors or Bi-xen.
Only problem as found with the smoked head light covers is that your light output was minimal and it will be the same with the film or spray on the rears. I don't know about you but I like to be seen when I brake and that they can see my tails in a snow storm not to mention having the reflectors actually reflect back as I am parked so no one runs in to the back of my car and saying they could not see the car.
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Either respray it or get some new tail lights. When i've done lights in the past there is a glossy finish even before i put the clear coat on. That looks a little foggy as it is right now. As for clear coat, just go to your local auto parts store. Go to your local hobby shop and buy Pactra Racing Finish Window Tint. I find it works very well. Oh yea, you can use a little bit of alcohol to take the tint you have on it now off.
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do tint shops that do windows normally do tail lights as well? id rather leave it to a professional than spend the money and screw it up myself.
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on a scale from 1-10, I would say 7 or 8. if your a dee dee dee, then lol no way you can get it. but if you have any knowledge of doing things with your hands. your good to go.
like rlee said, heat it up with a hair dryer, apply it on the light.
wait for it to shrink and shape. then use a flexible metal ruler and a #2 xacto (i perfer) to trim the extra. and shape it then
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