Tinting Tail Light DIY?
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https://www.tundras.com/threads/diy-...il-lights.485/
^ That link will tell you exactly what to do.
I used the following link as guide lines to do mine. The exact steps.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lig...-way-pics.html
^ That link will tell you exactly what to do.
I used the following link as guide lines to do mine. The exact steps.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lig...-way-pics.html
#53
please view my pics above...
what are the steps i should take now that i have dull and faded looking lights...
do i use goo gone and start over from step 1...
do i just start again by wet sanding these dull lights...
or can i skip some steps and just apply several high gloss clear coats...
or should i just get light restore kit and add shine to them...
what are the steps i should take now that i have dull and faded looking lights...
do i use goo gone and start over from step 1...
do i just start again by wet sanding these dull lights...
or can i skip some steps and just apply several high gloss clear coats...
or should i just get light restore kit and add shine to them...
#54
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please view my pics above...
what are the steps i should take now that i have dull and faded looking lights...
do i use goo gone and start over from step 1...
do i just start again by wet sanding these dull lights...
or can i skip some steps and just apply several high gloss clear coats...
or should i just get light restore kit and add shine to them...
what are the steps i should take now that i have dull and faded looking lights...
do i use goo gone and start over from step 1...
do i just start again by wet sanding these dull lights...
or can i skip some steps and just apply several high gloss clear coats...
or should i just get light restore kit and add shine to them...
#56
Sounds like ur about to have a panic attack lol
You'll NEVER be able to polish matte black tint to a gloss finish
Like someone else suggested, u'll need to repaint them with a gloss clear and actually wait for it to set
Do 2 light layers, 1 heavy layer and you'll have to wait 24hrs for it to set and gloss over. If you buff/sand/polish them down within 15mins, you're actually taking the gloss off again.
You'll NEVER be able to polish matte black tint to a gloss finish
Like someone else suggested, u'll need to repaint them with a gloss clear and actually wait for it to set
Do 2 light layers, 1 heavy layer and you'll have to wait 24hrs for it to set and gloss over. If you buff/sand/polish them down within 15mins, you're actually taking the gloss off again.
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I know where your at and the frustration, you should be able to wipe that back down to clean plastic with paint thinner/mineral spirits or gasoline and start fresh... Id def recommend pulling the lights off the car first
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after its back to bare plastic lens, use the plastic polish to give it a shiny and smooth surface to work with! I'd then use my wide 3M clear tape to cover the reverse light and cut out to keep it clear and bright, peel off excess, I've done all my cars with VHT NightShades for 12$ a can and have held up excellent for years... Make sure you have the lens wiped clean and dry of any moisture, using only the VHT Product apply nice even coat somewhat thick to the point of where the lens will look wet and shiney, let it dry (it dries exactly as it looks, and if you desire darker level of tint, let it dry for up to 30 Minutes, Repeat Process for 2nd coat, after 2nd coat should be quite black and quite wet!!!