Tinting pre-facelift rear lights

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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:15 pm

Had a dig through the wiki and I only seem to see facelift rear lights being tinted, has anyone done a pre facelift set and did you do the reverse lights too? Pictures appreciated :D I want to do mine, it's a black cab and think all red light will look good
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:21 pm

Done quite a few for zoners in the past, but no pics. :(
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:41 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Done quite a few for zoners in the past, but no pics. :(
All red?
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:41 pm

yes
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:42 pm

:D did you paint over the existing red or did you tape them off?
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:43 pm

Painted over the Indicators first, then the whole lot, then clear coat and polish
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:44 pm

Quality! Cheers I shall try that :D
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:45 pm

Don't rush the job, I do it over a full day to allow the coats to dry. :D
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:47 pm

Thanks, what the recommendation on coats or is is done when it looks right?
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:48 pm

2-3 coats of the red, and 2 clear coat.
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:49 pm

Top stuff thanks again
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:50 pm

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Post Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:44 am

and i have a spare set here when you need them lol
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Post Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:00 am

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Ay excuse :teehee:
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Post Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:43 pm

andyp wrote:and i have a spare set here when you need them lol
Lol expect a call when I've f***ed it up lol
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Post Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:44 pm

That tech 1 looks beautiful!!!