Blacked out signals Options

[phokur]

So I saw an eclipse today who flat blacked his tail lights, signals, etc. I don't think the light will get through the flat black paint well enough, but has anybody tried that tint stuff on them?

[95CelicaST]

I used the spray tint stuff on my side markers and turn signals. I am going to have to redo it soon because it is starting to flake off. I suppose more clear next time

[DSToyo]

I used the spray tint stuff on my side markers and turn signals. I am going to have to redo it soon because it is starting to flake off. I suppose more clear next time

where did you get it at???
the lights seem to shine through fine on the cars that ive seen with it.

[95CelicaST]

Yeah light will shine through it. It would be illegal if it didn't. Look at the pictures in my profile. One of them you can see that they are black, and the night picture you can see the turn signals. I don't recall where I got them, but I am going to strip all the crap off of them and when I have my front bumper repainted I am going to have them spray my turn signals with a light layer of the black and clearcoat them.

[netrata]

I used the smoked-out vinyl tint from r-vinyls. Check in my profile or look in the flashbacks thread in the General Discussions.

[DeW_H0e_GT]

use TESTORS transparent black paint for yoru plastics.....worked great!!!!..

maybe walmart has em...if not, order em from ebay/testors website

[phokur]

Awesome! Thanks for the replies, I'll check out Testors and r-vinyls!

[uberschall]

also, look up VHT nite-shades. see my profile for pics of the effects...lights are 100% visible when lit.

[phokur]

I looked for all three, the VHT looks like it's the best bet for this application. It's only $20 for a can on eBay, so I may get it off of there. How many cans for the four markers and two tails you think? Also which can is the one you used uberschall?


edit: btw will this stuff chip like 95CelicaST said his did? Should I clear ontop of it?

This post has been edited by phokur: Mar 30, 2007 - 9:46 PM

[95CelicaST]

Well its not "chipping", its more "cracking" right above where the bulb is. It hasn't flaked off or anything, but make sure you put a bit of clear on it. I only did 1-2 layers, but then again that was back in the beginning of 2005..

[n1ckz0r]

Tried this stuff on my headlights and it startd to crack... O_O, but on the tail lights it looks really sexy. If you mess up use gas, it takes the paint off without doing too much harm to the clear coat of your car.

[95CelicaST]

.. you should probably remove the signals and such from the car before you start painting, especially if you need to dump gas on it..

[Alex-UKSC]

done all mine on most of my cars, love the look!

[Akimbo]

I used VHT Nite Shades with great success on mine. Light comes through still. Use it until you're happy with the shade.

[twitchh17]

heres a pic of mine. well if you smoke out your tail lights make sure you DO put clear coat on top. you could get acrylic clear coat at any PEARL paint shop thats where i got mine. as for VHT Nite Shade you could pick that up at a car shop or autozone or something. and if you do decide to smoke it heres a tip.. if you want to make it look darker dont keep on spraying.. spray one layer, let it dry, once its fully dry, add another layer and so forth.. have fun

[phokur]

That's hawt! Did you remove the tails to do that? The front signals look easy to remove so I'll definitely do those, but the tails look like a possible pita.

[DSToyo]

^the tails are extremely easy to remove, when you open the hatch, on the back there are 6 "plugs" with little light bulbs on them (3 on each side) pop those off, then get a 10mm socket and take the nuts off and the tails will fall right out.

[phokur]

Oh cool, I may have to then... how about the third brake light in the hatch?

[DSToyo]

Oh cool, I may have to then... how about the third brake light in the hatch?

i havent tried to get it out before, but it looks like it might be pretty tough.

[twitchh17]

yeah i took out the tail lights to do them.. make sure you get newspaper and put them underneath that.. remember also the advice in my other post lol

[DSToyo]

do they have red paint too, i have seen all red tails before. or is that just tint film? i think on my car id like red more.

[2003cbgts]

anyone have pics of smoked or red tails on a red celi?

[uberschall]

sorry it took a couple days...i used nite-shades...the stuff in the purple can. i got it off ebay too.

the two most important things for painting the tail lights are cleaning thoroughly before applying anything and clearcoating afterwards. i use rubbing alcohol to clean off plastic parts before painting. you'll probably also want to tape off the sides and back of the light buckets so you don't get paint on them.

i blacked out my third brake light, it's kind of a pain to get out. you have to remove the panel at the bottom of the hatch and unbolt it from the inside. it looks pretty good (i haven't gotten a picture of it yet, tho).

good luck, and any other questions...just ask!

[LewFX]

go to a sign shop and buy translucent black vinyl, wrap it around your tails and heat it on the edges.

[twitchh17]

yeah they have translucent red spray for tail lights.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-RED-TIN...sspagenameZWDVW

[phokur]

Went to autozone today and they didn't have any. So I'll have to buy it off of eBay, I think one can should do the rear tails and markers. Also for clear coat, can I use any Acrylic Laquor? I work at a Harley shop so I can get it for somewhat cheap. How many coats of clear do you think?

I really like the look of netrata's car. I suppose the vinyls would ensure a even coat. I can't find the vinyl on eBay, where do you get it? Thanks for the replies!

This post has been edited by phokur: Apr 7, 2007 - 3:21 PM

[ptownroro]

i got a pic in my profile using testors candy apple red

[goferris]

i know someone who does tint so i think i am just going to do mine that way.

[LewFX]

i love my redded tails, cheaper than jdm tails and less done

[phokur]

Woa, that looks good, what did you use? I'm definitely niteshading the whole front, still in the air about red or black for the rear tails. Not sure what would look best on a red celi.

[LewFX]

i used testers in the beginning but i used some japanese brand from autobacs

[goferris]

Woa, that looks good, what did you use? I'm definitely niteshading the whole front, still in the air about red or black for the rear tails. Not sure what would look best on a red celi.

personally i would go with black on a red celi. i like the contrast. but that is just what i would do.

[celi_gt_racer]

will the nightshade stuff work on the headlights? if so - what kind of prep would i need 2 do and can someone give me a brand of acrylic clearcoat i can order?

[phokur]

I think I'm with you goferris, I ordered a can of niteshades, I'll see if that will do everything. Should look hawt.

[twitchh17]

one or two layers of acrylic clear coat should be fine.

[Alex-UKSC]

If you use Folia Tec tail light spray it's a one coat application & they have various colors.
Just took my tinted tails off as bought some later spec JDM's.

I have something i use for headlights but it's not a spray so doesn't chip etc & will also allow you to colour match to your car.

[BigAl_UK]

If you use Folia Tec tail light spray it's a one coat application & they have various colors.
Just took my tinted tails off as bought some later spec JDM's.

I have something i use for headlights but it's not a spray so doesn't chip etc & will also allow you to colour match to your car.

How do you get on at MOT time with tinted headlights? And does it make them any dimmer - my headlights are like candles even with PIAA bulbs

[Alex-UKSC]

I find my lights really good

[shvdcelica]

I tinted my taillights and did a lil something different on the front here are some pics.My Webpage
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[eyohannie]

Is it possible to use window tint directly on the tail light?

[twitchh17]

i wouldnt use window tint. just use the VHT Nightshade and tint it then put acrylic clear coat and youll be set my friend

[phokur]

I did my fronts, think they turned out pretty well. Used three coats of VHT, turned out nice and dark but when they are on 100% visible.


I've been trying to get my freakin tails and third brake light out to get them done... can somebody please tell me how to get that third brake? I can't get the plastic panel off the hatch to save my life.

[shvdcelica]

Heres a pic of the rear taillights tinted

[DeW_H0e_GT]

any1 blacked out their jdms???

[95CelicaST]

any1 blacked out their jdms???

Why would anybody want to ruin their tail lights like that?

That being said, I think it might look cool to smoke the inner housing of the turn signal area...

[DeW_H0e_GT]

^^^ hahaah cuz it jus look cool....MORE rice for the common men...^^^^

[phokur]

ok seriously now, how do you get to the third brake light?

[devilsden97]

ok seriously now, how do you get to the third brake light?

you have to pull out the plastic on the interior.