So tinting my stock tails and im wondering

00GT5spd · July 20th, 2011, 01:21 PM

if i should have my local tint shop put the tint on. i was doing some research on the stuff we can get from AM and its just a film, so why couldn't they do it and have it under some sort of warranty? any thoughts? i know alot of you used the spray but i do not have the confidence in my paint ability to do it and sand it, buff it and still have it look good haha.

jdde2219 · July 20th, 2011, 01:39 PM

I sprayed my tails and I've never done anything like that before. Also I didnt do any sanding or buffing and to me they look fine.

herpony · July 20th, 2011, 01:40 PM

I have both my heads and tails tinted. Hasn't peeled or bubbled. The guy took forever to do the tails tho but they look great. Make sure they offer some kind of warranty tho for sure! No good pics of my tails..

herpony · July 20th, 2011, 01:42 PM

PS: I have an extra set of tails if you are interested in attempting to paint a set. I'd be willing to let them go for what I paid for them plus shipping.

00GT5spd · July 20th, 2011, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by herpony

I have both my heads and tails tinted. Hasn't peeled or bubbled. The guy took forever to do the tails tho but they look great. Make sure they offer some kind of warranty tho for sure! No good pics of my tails..

how dark did you go on them? i dont mind if they take forever but yea the warranty makes me wanna have someone do them. (car looks sick BTW)

00GT5spd · July 20th, 2011, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by jdde2219

I sprayed my tails and I've never done anything like that before. Also I didnt do any sanding or buffing and to me they look fine.

looks good man, have you had them out in the sun a long time? what ive "read" here is if you do it and dont sand or buff they fade quick. Just curious

herpony · July 20th, 2011, 01:45 PM

The place I went to had a specific film for the lights, it wasn't normal window tint.

Thanks, BTW!

jdde2219 · July 20th, 2011, 01:47 PM

They've been done since January and they still look the same as the day I sprayed them. I never heard that though ill have to keep checking them to see if it happens.

herpony · July 20th, 2011, 01:49 PM

I had my tails painted on my eclipse an they faded after a while, but I live in south Florida...

6ER THEN I 8ER! · July 20th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by jdde2219

They've been done since January and they still look the same as the day I sprayed them. I never heard that though ill have to keep checking them to see if it happens.

well i can vouch for them eventually fading without a nice clear on them...huge difference no...noticable to the owner that see's it everyday...yes

day of tint....

1 year later....

mcqueen · July 20th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Here are mine sprayed (lightly) after a year

That was just the VHT. No clear, no sanding, no buffing, no polishing (wanted them more satin to match the blackout panel). I recommend spraying them. Just build up layers until you have them as dark as you want them then clear, buff, polish, wax. And this was 1 year before (shortly after they'd been sprayed and dried)

Only difference is that they're kind of dirty in the 1 year later pic

I got tired of them being that light and went darker but decided to use clear, buff, polish, and wax this time

herpony · July 20th, 2011, 11:34 PM

I LOVE that panel on the back

tommy93 · July 21st, 2011, 03:23 PM

all done with vht.
heres how i did it
How To Smoke/Tint Tail Lights

and heres some other cars i did with the same process (civic is 2 coats)(truck is 3 coats)

kingcudi · July 21st, 2011, 05:37 PM

I did mine with VHT, 3 coats with spray then 3 coats of clear, they came out super glossy without sanding or anything.
They look pretty dark here but have great light output even with just the driving lights on at night

mcqueen · July 21st, 2011, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by herpony

I LOVE that panel on the back

00GT5spd · July 22nd, 2011, 01:49 PM

Thanks guys making it hard to decied spray or tint lol ill just have to price the 2 lol

01 roush/vert · July 22nd, 2011, 04:36 PM

Just tinted my tails today with the VHT Night Shades. They have a sale at Advanced Auto for $10 instead of $16. Just don't accidentaly use Acetone like I did to clean them!!! It helps to pay attention when you have multiple products of the same brand.

Luckily I had a 2nd set handy! They turned out really good just make sure you shake the can a LOT! The first tint pic is the first coat. I wanted mine darker but you can stop after the first coat.

herpony · July 22nd, 2011, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by 00GT5spd

Thanks guys making it hard to decied spray or tint lol ill just have to price the 2 lol

Good luck

Let us know what you decide and post pics!

mcqueen · July 23rd, 2011, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by 00GT5spd

Thanks guys making it hard to decied spray or tint lol ill just have to price the 2 lol

They'll cost about the same if you do it yourself. It really just depends on which method you'd prefer

July 20th, 2011, 01:21 PM	#1
00GT5spd Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 258.7 RWHP 301.1 RWTQ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burton MI Posts: 738 iTrader: 0 reviews	So tinting my stock tails and im wondering if i should have my local tint shop put the tint on. i was doing some research on the stuff we can get from AM and its just a film, so why couldn't they do it and have it under some sort of warranty? any thoughts? i know alot of you used the spray but i do not have the confidence in my paint ability to do it and sand it, buff it and still have it look good haha. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 2002 Yamaha YZF R6

July 20th, 2011, 01:40 PM	#3
herpony Regular 2000 Mustang TOO SLOW! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North America's Penis Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have both my heads and tails tinted. Hasn't peeled or bubbled. The guy took forever to do the tails tho but they look great. Make sure they offer some kind of warranty tho for sure! No good pics of my tails.. __________________ "I always wanted a pony growing up . . . I just didn't know it was going to be blue with four wheels!" - herpony **Black OEM 03/04 cobra spoiler with light for sale! $550 SHIPPED!**

July 20th, 2011, 01:42 PM	#4
herpony Regular 2000 Mustang TOO SLOW! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North America's Penis Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	PS: I have an extra set of tails if you are interested in attempting to paint a set. I'd be willing to let them go for what I paid for them plus shipping. __________________ "I always wanted a pony growing up . . . I just didn't know it was going to be blue with four wheels!" - herpony **Black OEM 03/04 cobra spoiler with light for sale! $550 SHIPPED!**

July 20th, 2011, 01:45 PM	#7
herpony Regular 2000 Mustang TOO SLOW! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North America's Penis Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	The place I went to had a specific film for the lights, it wasn't normal window tint. Thanks, BTW! __________________ "I always wanted a pony growing up . . . I just didn't know it was going to be blue with four wheels!" - herpony **Black OEM 03/04 cobra spoiler with light for sale! $550 SHIPPED!**

July 20th, 2011, 01:49 PM	#9
herpony Regular 2000 Mustang TOO SLOW! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North America's Penis Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had my tails painted on my eclipse an they faded after a while, but I live in south Florida... __________________ "I always wanted a pony growing up . . . I just didn't know it was going to be blue with four wheels!" - herpony **Black OEM 03/04 cobra spoiler with light for sale! $550 SHIPPED!**

July 20th, 2011, 01:39 PM	#2
jdde2219 Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	I sprayed my tails and I've never done anything like that before. Also I didnt do any sanding or buffing and to me they look fine.

July 20th, 2011, 01:47 PM	#8
jdde2219 Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	They've been done since January and they still look the same as the day I sprayed them. I never heard that though ill have to keep checking them to see if it happens.

July 20th, 2011, 11:34 PM	#12
herpony Regular 2000 Mustang TOO SLOW! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North America's Penis Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	I LOVE that panel on the back __________________ "I always wanted a pony growing up . . . I just didn't know it was going to be blue with four wheels!" - herpony **Black OEM 03/04 cobra spoiler with light for sale! $550 SHIPPED!**

July 21st, 2011, 03:23 PM	#13
tommy93 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 2,158 iTrader: 0 reviews	all done with vht. heres how i did it How To Smoke/Tint Tail Lights and heres some other cars i did with the same process (civic is 2 coats)(truck is 3 coats) __________________ All Bark, No Bite

July 21st, 2011, 05:37 PM	#14
kingcudi Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 3.8L Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did mine with VHT, 3 coats with spray then 3 coats of clear, they came out super glossy without sanding or anything. They look pretty dark here but have great light output even with just the driving lights on at night

July 22nd, 2011, 01:49 PM	#16
00GT5spd Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 258.7 RWHP 301.1 RWTQ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burton MI Posts: 738 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys making it hard to decied spray or tint lol ill just have to price the 2 lol __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 2002 Yamaha YZF R6

July 22nd, 2011, 04:36 PM	#17
01 roush/vert Newbie 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scottsville, Ky Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just tinted my tails today with the VHT Night Shades. They have a sale at Advanced Auto for $10 instead of $16. Just don't accidentaly use Acetone like I did to clean them!!! It helps to pay attention when you have multiple products of the same brand. Luckily I had a 2nd set handy! They turned out really good just make sure you shake the can a LOT! The first tint pic is the first coat. I wanted mine darker but you can stop after the first coat.

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