Tail light tint spray

1. TimWesty L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Conwy Posts: 78 VTS

   #1 14th September 2011, 18:34

   Hi, when i tinted my rear lights i ended up sanding them both down, then giving them a few coats of gloss black paint. I knew they weren't going to be the brightest but thought i'd try it anyway. Anyway, had some man flashing me last night for some unknown reason while i was on my way to Tesco. When i got to Tesco he was still behind me, so i parked up and he parked up next to me, i got out and he said that i had no rear side lights. Put them on and yes they are VERY dim when the brake isn't applied which isn't good i know.
   
   SO.. i just bought some proper black tail light tint spray. Does it matter how much is applied? It says it is very translucent..
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1103808644...9#ht_712wt_905
   ^^ Heres the link!
   
   Thanks in advance
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 14th September 2011, 18:53

   Quote:

   Does it matter how much is applied?

   yes duh, apply one coat at a time and find out. But you will have to get some new ones as your current ones are fubared
3. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #3 14th September 2011, 19:02

   if you need new rear lights i have a pair for sale
4. TimWesty L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Conwy Posts: 78 VTS

   #4 14th September 2011, 19:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by danny-vts if you need new rear lights i have a pair for sale

   They should be fine, will sand the paint off and see how they come out. My mate has sanded his off before and came out fine to re-do. But if they dont.. i'll get back to you!
5. TimWesty L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Conwy Posts: 78 VTS

   #5 14th September 2011, 19:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manu yes duh, apply one coat at a time and find out. But you will have to get some new ones as your current ones are fubared

   I obviously wouldn't be spraying the whole tin on, what i should of said was, do you reckon with proper tint spray i could get them a nice black, not slightly tinted? Basically how dark they are in my progress thread but with the light being able to shine through a loot better with it being the proper stuff. Thanks for the reply.
6. mcjacko1987 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Rochdale Posts: 1896 mk2 saxo 1.4 furio in possi blue

   #6 14th September 2011, 20:59

   as said do a layer let dry 15 mins do another layer till your taste. if you want to go dark then get some brighter bulbs. oh and make sure you leave a bit of the reflectors on show or get some stick on reflectors on ya bumper come mot time
   
   but yes you can go very dark
7. James__VTR Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Hereford Posts: 18 Citroen saxo VTR

   #7 14th September 2011, 21:34

   Aslong as you can see the all the lights and reflectors work it will pass the MoT and you wont get stopped
8. TimWesty L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Conwy Posts: 78 VTS

   #8 14th September 2011, 23:25

   Cheers lads!
9. brandonmillsap Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 7

   #9 27th January 2012, 04:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by TimWesty Hi, when i tinted my rear lights i ended up sanding them both down, then giving them a few coats of gloss black paint. I knew they weren't going to be the brightest but thought i'd try it anyway. Anyway, had some man flashing me last night for some unknown reason while i was on my way to Tesco. When i got to Tesco he was still behind me, so i parked up and he parked up next to me, i got out and he said that i had no rear side lights. Put them on and yes they are VERY dim when the brake isn't applied which isn't good i know. SO.. i just bought some proper black tail light tint spray. Does it matter how much is applied? It says it is very translucent.. ^^ Heres the link! Thanks in advance

   Is it absolutely okay to clean tail light lens with a tint spray? Sorry for the ignorance.
10. willis54 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Swadlincote Posts: 260 MK1 1.4i Westie Mango

    #10 27th January 2012, 19:42

    Make sure you can see some light though due to mot
11. Carbonimage Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Bristol/Bournemouth Posts: 107

    #11 27th January 2012, 23:34

    I wouldn't say having it the same shade will let much more light through than 'normal' gloss black paint. Think about it, if it's letting no more red through, why should it let anymore light through?
    
    As has been said, do it a coat at a time and let it dry, then try it and repeat until you are happy.