smoke tail lights
08-14-2008 | 06:16 AM
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Yes... But it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you HIRE someone to do it if you have never done it.
You need a couple of things if you don't mind wasting tint for practice...
1. Tint
2. Heat Gun
3. Baby Shampoo (I find this works best)
4. Spray Bottle
5. Hard Card (sometimes comes with the tint)
6. Squeegee (sometimes comes with the tint)
7. Patience
Mix the solution 1 part baby shampoo 10 parts water in the spray bottle.
The heat gun will help tremendously when you get to the bump on the tail light. Use the heat gun by warming the tint (careful not to melt it because it can melt) then stretching slightly and smoothing out the bubbles with the squeegee.
PM me for more details.
But seriously if you want to just get it done right the first time... Take it to a tinting shop/garage
Tonymac
You need a couple of things if you don't mind wasting tint for practice...
1. Tint
2. Heat Gun
3. Baby Shampoo (I find this works best)
4. Spray Bottle
5. Hard Card (sometimes comes with the tint)
6. Squeegee (sometimes comes with the tint)
7. Patience
Mix the solution 1 part baby shampoo 10 parts water in the spray bottle.
The heat gun will help tremendously when you get to the bump on the tail light. Use the heat gun by warming the tint (careful not to melt it because it can melt) then stretching slightly and smoothing out the bubbles with the squeegee.
PM me for more details.
But seriously if you want to just get it done right the first time... Take it to a tinting shop/garage
Tonymac
08-14-2008 | 06:22 AM
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It is good fun practicing and that is how you learn anyway... Just be prepared to waste tint.
I did my buddies X5 and they came out really good. I am also doing my own.
Tonymac
I did my buddies X5 and they came out really good. I am also doing my own.
Tonymac
08-14-2008 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tonymac' post='646473' date='Aug 14 2008, 07:22 AM
It is good fun practicing and that is how you learn anyway... Just be prepared to waste tint.
I did my buddies X5 and they came out really good. I am also doing my own.
Tonymac
I did my buddies X5 and they came out really good. I am also doing my own.
Tonymac
08-14-2008 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='646477' date='Aug 14 2008, 04:26 PM
Tony, you should take some pics for a DIY thread when you do it...
You are on it bro... I was planning on it.. Just waiting on some free time and energy on the free time..
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(Will be coming soon)
08-14-2008 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tonymac' post='646467' date='Aug 14 2008, 10:16 AM
Yes... But it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you HIRE someone to do it if you have never done it.
You need a couple of things if you don't mind wasting tint for practice...
1. Tint
2. Heat Gun
3. Baby Shampoo (I find this works best)
4. Spray Bottle
5. Hard Card (sometimes comes with the tint)
6. Squeegee (sometimes comes with the tint)
7. Patience
Mix the solution 1 part baby shampoo 10 parts water in the spray bottle.
The heat gun will help tremendously when you get to the bump on the tail light. Use the heat gun by warming the tint (careful not to melt it because it can melt) then stretching slightly and smoothing out the bubbles with the squeegee.
PM me for more details.
But seriously if you want to just get it done right the first time... Take it to a tinting shop/garage
Tonymac
You need a couple of things if you don't mind wasting tint for practice...
1. Tint
2. Heat Gun
3. Baby Shampoo (I find this works best)
4. Spray Bottle
5. Hard Card (sometimes comes with the tint)
6. Squeegee (sometimes comes with the tint)
7. Patience
Mix the solution 1 part baby shampoo 10 parts water in the spray bottle.
The heat gun will help tremendously when you get to the bump on the tail light. Use the heat gun by warming the tint (careful not to melt it because it can melt) then stretching slightly and smoothing out the bubbles with the squeegee.
PM me for more details.
But seriously if you want to just get it done right the first time... Take it to a tinting shop/garage
Tonymac
ill post some pic`s once its done
08-14-2008 | 07:17 AM
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Don't do the film. I had both. Get them professionally sprayed. I sent you a PM about Jonstintedtails.com. Use him. For one, it will be cheaper than film. Second, it will look a lot better. Third, it will last.
Fourth, cost is around $110 for the whole job. I guarantee, film will cost you more.
Fourth, cost is around $110 for the whole job. I guarantee, film will cost you more.
08-14-2008 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='646531' date='Aug 14 2008, 05:17 PM
Don't do the film. I had both. Get them professionally sprayed. I sent you a PM about Jonstintedtails.com. Use him. For one, it will be cheaper than film. Second, it will look a lot better. Third, it will last.
Fourth, cost is around $110 for the whole job. I guarantee, film will cost you more.
Fourth, cost is around $110 for the whole job. I guarantee, film will cost you more.
I bet it is the BEST!!! I am sad though... I wont have a vehicle to drive until it gets shipped back.. I am in Germany but I wish I could do that.. Maybe when I go back to the states..
Thanks C
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