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    Default Tinting taillights???

    I have been searching for a product to tint my tails. Been watching all the youtube videos on how to do it. It looks like window tint. So i figure Id go buy some window tint for $9.99. So I go to tint my tails and its not as easy as the videos made it look. But now I'm thinking maybe its not exactly window tint. But when I go to the decal sites that sell them I can't find anything about tinting tails. But they do have window tint. Should I not waste my time on the window tint?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuckster
    I have been searching for a product to tint my tails. Been watching all the youtube videos on how to do it. It looks like window tint. So i figure Id go buy some window tint for $9.99. So I go to tint my tails and its not as easy as the videos made it look. But now I'm thinking maybe its not exactly window tint. But when I go to the decal sites that sell them I can't find anything about tinting tails. But they do have window tint. Should I not waste my time on the window tint?
    clicky:
    $!* TAIL LIGHT TINTING *!$
    looks like a job for bucky!

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    I'd perfer to do it my self. Just need to know If its window tint or some kind of transparent decal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuckster
    I'd perfer to do it my self. Just need to know If its window tint or some kind of transparent decal.
    +reps for wanting to try it yourself.

    But the taillight overlays are made out of Vinyl, its nothing like window tint. You can pick some up precut for your car on Ebay (ex. type 96 Civic taillight tint) and you should see alot of selection.

    If you really are doing it yourself, you could try a can of VHT nite shades spray tint. It will come out much better than the film. With the tint spray you can clear it to prevent it from fading and buff it to get that shine.

    VHT spray tint:
    http://www.shopcustomcreations.com/V.../prod-530.html

    How to:
    http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/light...aillights.html

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    dude that tint looks like ass no matter how you do it. but if thats what you want go for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The BUCKY
    dude that tint looks like ass no matter how you do it. but if thats what you want go for it.

    Does it really? From the videos they looked decent. Well it was only 10 bux so no biggie.

    So I'm assuming you use paint? hmmm

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    ^awesome thank you. If I fail at this and it comes out horrible Bucky you will be getting a call from me. BTW where is your shop located.

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