Tinted Taillights?

[metalpledge]

ive been wanting to do this for a while but just wondering how you go about tinting the tailights on a ve ute. can you get someone to do it for you? if so how much?

thankyou.

 

[fr34kd]

cheap and easy way....buy a can of night shades from super cheap or bursons. The more coats you put on the darker the tint....

 

[TinSnips]

There's a film you can get also - not sure how good it looks, but if you hate it, you can take it off.

 

[metalpledge]

hey thanks guys
yeah ive been thinking of the film do you know where you can get it from tinsips?
or do you just a get a normal window tinter to do it? wonder how it would hold up .

 

[TinSnips]

I'm sure I saw some at supercheap a few weeks back - can't remember how much though. It's an external film, so different to normal tint.

 

[metalpledge]

thanks dude
does it just come in sheets?
all i would want is a smoked lights ive seen some on a ve ute the other day it made it look tough.

 

[TinSnips]

yeah, it's in a small roll, I think - you just make your own template and trim to size.

 

[metalpledge]

yeah man im on there site now , ill go pick some up in the morning and give it a go.
would you have any idea as to what tools i would need?
hair dyer?
squeegee?
and some sort of alcohol cleaner ?

 

[TinSnips]

not sure, mate - I'd definitely give them a clay and a wipedown with IPA first, just to make sure the surface is completely smooth and free from any sealants.

I'd take a punt though and say it uses a mild adhesive and/or static cling - so just a credit card or similar to smooth it down once it's applied.. kind of like vinyl

 

[metalpledge]

will do man . do you reckon i should take them out or do the tint while theyre still on the car.
the kits from super cheap have a kit with them so will hopefully have a squeegee etc,
after i have a go i will post a picture hopefulyl of them done by tommorow afternoon should look good not going to touch the headlights though.

thanks for the help man