Taillight tint film?

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Customization' started by OchoLancerGTS, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. OchoLancerGTS

    OchoLancerGTS Well-Known Member

    Has anyone used the tint film for taillight? If so, how does it work? I bought some and I just got it yesterday in the mail. Just gotta wait til it's a little warmer outside.


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  2. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    Yeah, definitely wait until it gets warm out....shit gets stupid when its cold. I dont know which kind you have, but mine was simple to install.

    Clean light with some sort of de-greaser
    After dry, wipe light off with regular rubbing alcohol (to get the film left by de-greasers)
    Put some H20 in a spray bottle with a couple drops of baby soap or handsoap
    Spray light with soap solution and after peeling backing from tint, spray adhesive side
    Set on light and slide around until in the right location
    Work out air bubbles with a tint squeegee or credit card
    Let bake in sun for a few hours to let adhesive set

    Thats how I've always done it....but some tint varies.
     
  3. OchoLancerGTS

    OchoLancerGTS Well-Known Member

    What did you use to cut around the lights? I want something I can use that I won't accidentally scratch the paint on my car or anything.


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  4. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    I have always used an Exacto knife....it does nice precision cuts, so I think you'll be fine
     
  5. OchoLancerGTS

    OchoLancerGTS Well-Known Member

  6. SoulEater13

    SoulEater13 Well-Known Member

    i didnt use tint for mine, i used VHT nightshade spray. it takes some work to do it. what percent did you get the tint?
     
  7. OchoLancerGTS

    OchoLancerGTS Well-Known Member

  8. SoulEater13

    SoulEater13 Well-Known Member

    oh ok, well when they are done i would like to see how they look with lights on and off. just curious on it.
     
  9. OchoLancerGTS

    OchoLancerGTS Well-Known Member

    Ok I'll post pictures when I get them put on.
     
  10. OchoLancerGTS

    OchoLancerGTS Well-Known Member

    Soo... Taillight tint film was an epic fail. It sucked. So I just used the spray. Here are some before and after pictures.
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    Still waiting on it to dry and I'll post more pictures.


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  11. evilstig4b1

    evilstig4b1 Well-Known Member

    Interesting how you left the lights on the car. You should go darker, btw.
     
  12. evilstig4b1

    evilstig4b1 Well-Known Member

    ps: looks good. :headbang:
     
  13. osxkid

    osxkid Member

    Looks really good, I had mine tinted with film but I recently upgraded to RA Tails.
     
  14. 1slowlance

    1slowlance Well-Known Member

    Looks good. What about the 3rd brake?
     
  15. OchoLancerGTS

    OchoLancerGTS Well-Known Member