Sprayed Smoked Lights vs Vinyl

tommy93 · May 21st, 2010, 03:04 AM

I have a can of Rustoleum Tint spray for lights. I Just smoked my 3rd brake light (maybe a little to dark), and im contemplating doing the rest of my lights. Should i just buy some Tint Vinyl instead? Doing my 3rd brake light was a b*tch and i defintely dont want to waste my time with the other lights if they are going to look like crap? What do you guys think? Does anyone have pictures of lights with this type of paint?

I want mine to look like the mustang to the left in this driveway
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z.../dsc06679k.jpg

stal94gt · May 21st, 2010, 03:09 AM

vht night shades i dont know if it is simmilar to the stuff you have but it was easy to tint my tail lights with it so i dont know what to say about rustolium. i guess it is about how bad you paint. the tint stuff looks good to but it does not get the whole tail light. you can also get covers but i think they look funny imo

Spurred Snake · May 21st, 2010, 03:11 AM

Did you shoot clear too?

stal94gt · May 21st, 2010, 03:13 AM

nope it has a shinny finish. just be careful with how much you use. my tail lights are really dark with 4 coats.

R3dFyre02 · May 21st, 2010, 08:07 AM

and something I found with VHT, after putting on a few coats to get the color uniform, use a bit of polishing compound on a buffer and as you polish it it will slowly thin out and become lighter. that way if when you first spray it is to dark you can slowly lighten it up. I tried to wetsand with 1500 to lighten it, but ended up with streaks from pressure I put on the sandpaper...

dcook_14 · May 21st, 2010, 11:04 AM

It turned out shitty because you used rustoleum. I'd use that brand to paint my charcoal grill, but not my lights.

Invest in some VHT niteshads and you'll be happy you did. Take your time, sand between layers, and shoot clear to preserve the finish.

Blitz34 · May 21st, 2010, 11:45 AM

How many stangs do yall have? I see 4 ?

04BorlaBee · May 21st, 2010, 12:01 PM

Mine are done with Night Shade, really pretty easy to do and the can is like 10 bucks.. Looks professional, and still maintains a glossy finish! No dust specs or anything, looks like aftermarket taillights . Check out my garage for more pics from the rear end !!

wannabeimportkiller · May 21st, 2010, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Blitz34

How many stangs do yall have? I see 4 ?

looks like a 5th on the other side of the garage just an old one.

Danielle@UPR · May 21st, 2010, 12:08 PM

Night Shades FTW...Just put light coats to be sure you don't go too dark.

04BorlaBee · May 21st, 2010, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danielle@UPR

Night Shades FTW...Just put light coats to be sure you don't go too dark.

Yea, and if you do heavy coats it can run and leave spots. The more patient you can be the better it will look

dcook_14 · May 21st, 2010, 12:13 PM

Borlabee you have some VERY nice pictures in your garage. Even the pic in your sig looks pretty professional

04BorlaBee · May 21st, 2010, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by dcook_14

Borlabee you have some VERY nice pictures in your garage. Even the pic in your sig looks pretty professional

Thanks !! I really appreciate it! StangGTR07 Did my Sig for me, and it turned out perfect, and photography has always been a hobby of mine so I LOVE taking pictures of my car! I have better ones that it wont let me load for some reason ...

Means a lot that someone appreciates it!! Thanks again

dcook_14 · May 21st, 2010, 12:17 PM

They are probably just too big. You could load them all up to a photobucket site and then put a link to the album in your garage.

M.P. Cobra Fan · May 21st, 2010, 12:24 PM

Nightshades. 3 coats. Wetsanded with 2000 grit and cleared.

I like how it looks. Can still see the running lights in the day. And they still have a red tint to them.

04BorlaBee · May 21st, 2010, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by dcook_14

They are probably just too big. You could load them all up to a photobucket site and then put a link to the album in your garage.

Im going to do that!!

Topless04GT · May 21st, 2010, 01:35 PM

it is illegal to paint them if you cannot see a reflector with a flashlight... have a problem take it up with local law in your area... sorry to be a downer!

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BaznastyDave · May 21st, 2010, 01:36 PM

Ha ha i say get the Vinyl tint. You can buy it in light or dark, easy and fast to apply and if you ever get a ticket or not like it simply peel it off. You can get em from stangmods.com. This is a old pic but it has vinyl dark tint on the tail lights 3rd brake light and the side markers in the bumper.

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04BorlaBee · May 21st, 2010, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Topless04GT

it is illegal to paint them if you cannot see a reflector with a flashlight... have a problem take it up with local law in your area... sorry to be a downer!

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I live in Indiana and I have had mine tinted for 2 years now with no problems, pulled over once for it but no ticket.

BaznastyDave · May 21st, 2010, 01:37 PM

Edit i dont have the 3rd brake light tint on in that pic, guess i put it on later.

May 21st, 2010, 03:04 AM	#1
tommy93 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 2,158 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sprayed Smoked Lights vs Vinyl I have a can of Rustoleum Tint spray for lights. I Just smoked my 3rd brake light (maybe a little to dark), and im contemplating doing the rest of my lights. Should i just buy some Tint Vinyl instead? Doing my 3rd brake light was a b*tch and i defintely dont want to waste my time with the other lights if they are going to look like crap? What do you guys think? Does anyone have pictures of lights with this type of paint? I want mine to look like the mustang to the left in this driveway http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z.../dsc06679k.jpg __________________ All Bark, No Bite

May 21st, 2010, 08:07 AM	#5
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	and something I found with VHT, after putting on a few coats to get the color uniform, use a bit of polishing compound on a buffer and as you polish it it will slowly thin out and become lighter. that way if when you first spray it is to dark you can slowly lighten it up. I tried to wetsand with 1500 to lighten it, but ended up with streaks from pressure I put on the sandpaper... __________________ 02GT - Blown motor 86LX 3.8TBI auto replacement daily driver How to retrofit HID's

May 21st, 2010, 11:04 AM	#6
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	It turned out shitty because you used rustoleum. I'd use that brand to paint my charcoal grill, but not my lights. Invest in some VHT niteshads and you'll be happy you did. Take your time, sand between layers, and shoot clear to preserve the finish. __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

May 21st, 2010, 11:45 AM	#7
Blitz34 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.907@99.85 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,547 iTrader: 11 reviews	How many stangs do yall have? I see 4 ? __________________

May 21st, 2010, 12:01 PM	#8
04BorlaBee Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 13.752 @ 102 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 665 iTrader: 1 reviews	Mine are done with Night Shade, really pretty easy to do and the can is like 10 bucks.. Looks professional, and still maintains a glossy finish! No dust specs or anything, looks like aftermarket taillights . Check out my garage for more pics from the rear end !! __________________ CHECK THIS OUT ---> www.indyrpm.com

May 21st, 2010, 03:09 AM	#2
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	vht night shades i dont know if it is simmilar to the stuff you have but it was easy to tint my tail lights with it so i dont know what to say about rustolium. i guess it is about how bad you paint. the tint stuff looks good to but it does not get the whole tail light. you can also get covers but i think they look funny imo

May 21st, 2010, 03:13 AM	#4
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	nope it has a shinny finish. just be careful with how much you use. my tail lights are really dark with 4 coats.

May 21st, 2010, 12:08 PM	#10
Danielle@UPR Newbie 1997 Mustang Cobra 13.5@103 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	Night Shades FTW...Just put light coats to be sure you don't go too dark.

May 21st, 2010, 12:13 PM	#12
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	Borlabee you have some VERY nice pictures in your garage. Even the pic in your sig looks pretty professional __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

May 21st, 2010, 12:17 PM	#14
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	They are probably just too big. You could load them all up to a photobucket site and then put a link to the album in your garage. __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

May 21st, 2010, 12:24 PM	#15
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nightshades. 3 coats. Wetsanded with 2000 grit and cleared. I like how it looks. Can still see the running lights in the day. And they still have a red tint to them. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

May 21st, 2010, 01:35 PM	#17
Topless04GT Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	it is illegal to paint them if you cannot see a reflector with a flashlight... have a problem take it up with local law in your area... sorry to be a downer! 22

May 21st, 2010, 01:36 PM	#18
BaznastyDave MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 4,341 iTrader: 4 reviews	Ha ha i say get the Vinyl tint. You can buy it in light or dark, easy and fast to apply and if you ever get a ticket or not like it simply peel it off. You can get em from stangmods.com. This is a old pic but it has vinyl dark tint on the tail lights 3rd brake light and the side markers in the bumper. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

May 21st, 2010, 01:37 PM	#20
BaznastyDave MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 4,341 iTrader: 4 reviews	Edit i dont have the 3rd brake light tint on in that pic, guess i put it on later.

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