Tail Lights

FF_Dell · 06-15-2012, 08:49 PM

Has anyone ever tinted theirs yourself? I've been hearing about some stuff you can buy at advance auto to spray them yourself. If anyone has done it, how hard is it?

I just found these, http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=28464831111

Good deal or no? I don't really know much about lights and what not

hbsluna8 · 06-15-2012, 11:59 PM

I have mine done and they look great. You can get them at auto zone/advanced auto for about $13. Its very easy, just point and spray. Just remember to clean them very well and apply clear coat.

naskie18 · 06-16-2012, 10:17 AM

Check out this How To.

I did my headlights and tail lights myself:

FF_Dell · 06-16-2012, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the responses. I think I know what I'm doing next weekend now.

FF_Dell · 06-18-2012, 10:55 PM

Hey yall, I got my truck back from the dealer today. Had to get some stuff looked at. Got it back and noticed my right taillight. Idk what happen. Anyone know if it'll come out when I sand them to tint them? Or if not, if it'll be visible after they're tinted? Sorry for crappy quality. Camera phone and it the garage didn't help any.

jamesrw30 · 06-18-2012, 11:01 PM

If it wasn't there before you took it in I would take it back to the dealer and make them do something.

FF_Dell · 06-18-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesrw30

If it wasn't there before you took it in I would take it back to the dealer and make them do something.

I'm thinking about it. They already gave me heck for "fixing" my truck though without a warranty. I just wanted to see if it'll be visible first. If so, I'll be calling them soon.

Lalanza · 06-19-2012, 05:01 PM

Yeah, man. If they jacked up your tail light take it back and make them replace it. Don't let them jerk you around.

As for your original question, follow the how-to Naskie18 posted. I did the same to my truck, not as dark, but it still came out well. Be sure to take your time and do it correctly the first time.

Phoenix · 06-21-2012, 05:17 PM

Hey mine is peeling the same way... was going to get aftermarket stuff one of these millenia... Naskie that looks to dark to be safe (I love it BTW) and would be an obvious ticket in MO.

naskie18 · 06-22-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

Hey mine is peeling the same way... was going to get aftermarket stuff one of these millenia... Naskie that looks to dark to be safe (I love it BTW) and would be an obvious ticket in MO.

I looks dark when off, but the light shines through it fine when the lights are illuminated, and during the day you can actually even still see the red reflectors in the lens when the sun hits it.

I think people are actually thankful I did it, I made my own LED tail lights which are ridiculously bright, so I think having them go through the niteshades actually brings them back to a much more reasonable level.

I am rather surprised I haven't been stopped for them, though (but I certainly hope that trend continues ;) )

06-15-2012, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
FF_Dell Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pace, Florida Posts: 17	Tail Lights Has anyone ever tinted theirs yourself? I've been hearing about some stuff you can buy at advance auto to spray them yourself. If anyone has done it, how hard is it? I just found these, http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=28464831111 Good deal or no? I don't really know much about lights and what not Last edited by FF_Dell; 06-15-2012 at 11:20 PM.

06-16-2012, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
naskie18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Commerce Twp, MI Posts: 13,145	Check out this How To. I did my headlights and tail lights myself: __________________ Nick http://www.naskie18.com GoogleTalk: naskie18@gmail.com AIM: naskie18

06-21-2012, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Phoenix Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St Louis Posts: 79	Hey mine is peeling the same way... was going to get aftermarket stuff one of these millenia... Naskie that looks to dark to be safe (I love it BTW) and would be an obvious ticket in MO. __________________ 05 Colorado z85 2wd ext cab. Dual Hi/low Headlight Mod DDMTuning HID 9006 35w 5000k & 9005 55w 5000k

06-15-2012, 11:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
hbsluna8 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 75	I have mine done and they look great. You can get them at auto zone/advanced auto for about $13. Its very easy, just point and spray. Just remember to clean them very well and apply clear coat.

06-16-2012, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
FF_Dell Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pace, Florida Posts: 17	Thanks for the responses. I think I know what I'm doing next weekend now.

06-18-2012, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
jamesrw30 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 257	If it wasn't there before you took it in I would take it back to the dealer and make them do something.

06-19-2012, 05:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lalanza Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Posts: 44	Yeah, man. If they jacked up your tail light take it back and make them replace it. Don't let them jerk you around. As for your original question, follow the how-to Naskie18 posted. I did the same to my truck, not as dark, but it still came out well. Be sure to take your time and do it correctly the first time.

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