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Tinting the Tail Lights - 2/18/2008 10:20:50 AM    Bilal Khan   Posts: 11 Joined: 2/15/2008 Status: offline Hi, I just recently bought a 2002 Honda Accord 4dr, I was thinking of doing a bit of my own easy and cheap work on the look of the car, so I thought i'd go with the classic smoked lights. The only problem is, every thread that I have read up on about tinting tail lights involves spray on tints, which where I live don't exist. So I have no option but to go with the window tint material. I was wondering if anyone else has ever done this before ? As in use windwow tint to do the tail lights, I know it's going to be hard trying to cover all the curves and getting out all the wrinkles. But if that does work out, what are the chances that it will stick well and not peel off with time ? Also any tips on how to make it easier, or how to allow it to stick better ? Thank You. _____________________________ 2002 Honda Accord LX 4cyl , Auto Trans Post #: 1

RE: Tinting the Tail Lights - 2/18/2008 1:13:06 PM    19Accord97   Posts: 3125 Joined: 3/5/2006 Status: online I planned on tinting my tail lights before I painted them. To give me an idea of how it would look I cut a square of reg. window tint, cleaned my tailight, and applied it.  It stuck on w/o any problems for a few days.  But, I tried doing curves and it just kept wrinkling, so good luck! But, It would probably be better just to use the spray.  O'Reilys has it in stock, and Advance Auto Parts can order it.  Or get it off eBay.     NiteShades _____________________________ *Quit Later (in reply to Bilal Khan) Post #: 2

RE: Tinting the Tail Lights - 2/18/2008 2:16:18 PM    live2rice Posts: 2628 Joined: 10/18/2006 From: نو حفن Status: online the mail was invented for a reason, just have a can shipped to you _____________________________ Need H22 or H23 OEM parts? Ask me. 1997 Fiji Blue Pearl CD7 1995 Sage Green Metallic CD5 (in reply to 19Accord97) Post #: 3

RE: Tinting the Tail Lights - 2/27/2008 4:25:25 PM    Whitefoxx Posts: 154 Joined: 11/8/2007 Status: offline I got my back light SMOKED about 4 years ago, got them done at a tuner shop, i watched the guy do it after that i learned and now I personally Smoke my freinds back lights for them. Click on my link you can see how mine look, it's a very easy process, all you need is the special spray can (black), i bought a can the other day it was $30 bucks, I was suprized i remember a while back they were $5 bucks, anywayz here is what you do. Step 1, Remove the back lights, unscrew them and unplug the wires then take the entire light out. Step 2, Clean the Lights, the better you clean them the better the pain will go on the better it will look( i spent about 15 minz cleaning my freinds lights) Step 3, Take some good tape, the blue painters tape, then you have to be precise with the taping, cover the parts you dont want smoked, take your time and make sure the lines are straight, then go over the tape with your hand to asure its on good (that way the pain wont leak threw) Make sure you dont use duckt tape, or clear tape, nuthing cheap. Step 4, Take the can and start spraying the lights from a 4-8 inch distance in a steady motion, untill you get them as dark as you want. Wait about 2 hours (put them in a good place make sure no dust will fly on it, prefebly in the sun if you can) then take off the tape do this with PIN POINT persistion. Step 5, This spet depends on how dark you want your lights, I did a second coat, but if you dont want it too dark then just leave it be then just simply put/screw the lights back. then you are DONE easy right? If your not good with your hands and you dont have experiance I highly recomend you take it the body shop, have a expert do the job just give him the spray can here is what i used to SMOKE my lights http://www.lextasy.com/images_products/jdm_smoke_out_spray_now_b1392.jpg  Good Luck Hope this helps FOX. _____________________________ 2002 White Honda Accord EX 3.0 Vtec V6 Koni Yellows Eibach, Pro kit DROP 1.5 Back 2.5 Front Eibach Anti-Roll Kit Greddy Duel EVO2 cat-back Obx SS Headers One-of-a-kind Tsx Projection kit http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/whitefoxx2002 (in reply to live2rice) Post #: 4

RE: Tinting the Tail Lights - 3/4/2008 5:47:38 PM    Jesstzn Posts: 30 Joined: 7/12/2007 Status: offline There is lots of outfits on e-may that sell tint film kits for tail light .. I used one for mine and another is www.rockblocker.com . You can also spray on Night Shades to get the darkness you want. The spray ons work best if your lights are removed. _____________________________ 35/20 tint Tinted tails 18x8 HP Lightnings SS lip Lowered on Comptech Tinted Plates Tinted Headlights Tinted side markers Door Lock Mod Debadged Modded Exhaust AEM CAI Lower Grill Mod. (in reply to Bilal Khan) Post #: 5

RE: Tinting the Tail Lights - 3/4/2008 8:23:09 PM    HORSEPOWERJUNKIE2007   Posts: 569 Joined: 2/26/2008 Status: offline http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38661&viewitem=&item=290211312536&_trksid=p3907.m29 here you go....good luck < Message edited by HORSEPOWERJUNKIE2007 -- 3/4/2008 8:26:22 PM > _____________________________ "00 accord(dark green) kenwood 50W Alpine 75W amp 2 (12")kenwood 1200Watt subs 18" daimani rims Black crystal headlights Carbon fiber LED taillights http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/Shadowm2007/ (in reply to Bilal Khan) Post #: 6

RE: Tinting the Tail Lights - 3/5/2008 6:57:57 AM    penny8241 Posts: 26 Joined: 9/24/2007 Status: offline definitely do the spray.  just take your time and let it dry.  if you use film a hair dryer usually helps get wrinkles out. Good Luck!! _____________________________ 1996 Honda Accord Ex 2 dr 2004 Honda Accord Lx blue sold 2000 Honda Odyssey lx 1992 Acura Integra sold (in reply to HORSEPOWERJUNKIE2007) Post #: 7

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