Tinted tail options?
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Painting looks best if done properly, here's my DIY for a GTR style painted taillight, and I can send stick-on templates if you're interested
http://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-in...ils-sedan.html
http://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-in...ils-sedan.html
#5
Remove the tails and then get a spray can of Nite Shades and Clear coat. It'll turn out really good. Some good videos on Youtube if you search.
Vinyl overlays are not easy to install at all. I have applied tint to windows before but applying overlays must involve a whole different skill set because I botched my attempt--big waste of time and money. Couple coats of Nite Shade and clear coat is much easier IMHO.
Vinyl overlays are not easy to install at all. I have applied tint to windows before but applying overlays must involve a whole different skill set because I botched my attempt--big waste of time and money. Couple coats of Nite Shade and clear coat is much easier IMHO.
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Remove the tails and then get a spray can of Nite Shades and Clear coat. It'll turn out really good. Some good videos on Youtube if you search.
Vinyl overlays are not easy to install at all. I have applied tint to windows before but applying overlays must involve a whole different skill set because I botched my attempt--big waste of time and money. Couple coats of Nite Shade and clear coat is much easier IMHO.
Vinyl overlays are not easy to install at all. I have applied tint to windows before but applying overlays must involve a whole different skill set because I botched my attempt--big waste of time and money. Couple coats of Nite Shade and clear coat is much easier IMHO.
I installed headlight & taillight overlays successfully but it's not an easy DIY, especailly if you've never worked w/ vinyl prior.
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The Krylons, Rustoleums, etc aren't a good option for a pro quality job.
#12
Agree, the cans you buy from auto paint supply places for cut-in of door panels are a good clear coat for the tails, goes on thick and buffs to a factory shine, I used Dupont Acrylic Clear A-7480s, also good options are Evercoat Cut-in-Clear, Spraymax 2k cut-in-clear.
The Krylons, Rustoleums, etc aren't a good option for a pro quality job.
The Krylons, Rustoleums, etc aren't a good option for a pro quality job.
#14
I don't have any experience with painting them but want mine easily reversible in the future if needed, or if I didn't like it. I got all my Vinyl from Don Nguyen (on lots of forums and here) since I knew the product would be good.
I did it myself and turned out real nice. Smooth and shiny. A little wavy texture on the surface up close but not noticeable to anyone really. Definitely cuts out some of the sharp red that was distracting to me. I used the lightest tint shade.
You definitely need a heat gun to get it to form around the sedans curves properly.
You can see the difference on the two sides below, then again on the right tail with the truck piece not tinted.
I did it myself and turned out real nice. Smooth and shiny. A little wavy texture on the surface up close but not noticeable to anyone really. Definitely cuts out some of the sharp red that was distracting to me. I used the lightest tint shade.
You definitely need a heat gun to get it to form around the sedans curves properly.
You can see the difference on the two sides below, then again on the right tail with the truck piece not tinted.
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