What is the best tint spray for tail lights?
03-17-2009, 11:41 AM
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What is the best tint spray for tail lights?
I am planning to spray tint my tail lights this weekend and I need to know what tint spray should I get. These are my concerns.
1.) resistance to fading
2.) want it to be permanent but able to be remove with thinners or however possible without have to buy new lights (just in case)
3.) want it to be shiney (which I have heard to just wetsand and add clearcoat)
Also, which clearcoat should I use or should I just take it to a body shop and have them use autograde clear coat. Only problem it if this is a removable solution or not.
1.) resistance to fading
2.) want it to be permanent but able to be remove with thinners or however possible without have to buy new lights (just in case)
3.) want it to be shiney (which I have heard to just wetsand and add clearcoat)
Also, which clearcoat should I use or should I just take it to a body shop and have them use autograde clear coat. Only problem it if this is a removable solution or not.
03-17-2009, 12:16 PM
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Professionally painted tails look 10000x better than overlays. I had my overlays on for 3 days and ripped them off. Up close they just don't look as smooth or as glossy as paint. Professionally painting them can range anywhere from $75-$100 per tail light.
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03-17-2009, 12:18 PM
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I am debating this too. I messed up the overlays doing them myself too because I am not patient enough apprently. I bought a can of spray tint but am worried about how they will come out and that being a PITA to remove. I have a guy here locally now thats does overlays for $110 for both tails. Thats a good price so I amy just do that.
03-17-2009, 12:25 PM
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I am debating this too. I messed up the overlays doing them myself too because I am not patient enough apprently. I bought a can of spray tint but am worried about how they will come out and that being a PITA to remove. I have a guy here locally now thats does overlays for $110 for both tails. Thats a good price so I amy just do that.
No but seriously, I jacked up some overlays too. Tried puttiing them on McGyver style and ended up screwin'em up. Paying to get them installed is definitely the way to go.
Oh and Heat, I would get them professionally painted. I wouldn't even try to paint them on my own. I'd probably end up having nasty runs and what not.
03-17-2009, 12:30 PM
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That sounds like a plan guys. I think that I will get them pro done. So at least if they mess it up, I can blame it on them and wont have to take it out on my hubby, even though it wouldnt be his fault but that is how us women are.
