E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

Finally tinted my tail lights :)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-22-2009, 04:42 PM
  #11  
Senior Members
 
JetBlack5OC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Huntington Beach, CA & Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 2,850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Buff them with a compound, to get that shiny glossy look.
Old 04-22-2009, 04:50 PM
  #12  
Contributors
 
sdg1871's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 10,301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: See my signature
Default

Originally Posted by #1bmwlover' post='855650' date='Apr 22 2009, 06:18 PM
Hey guys. I've been wanted to do this mod for a very long time. I was just afraid to mess the paint on OEM tail lights. Honestly, I wanted to get a aftermarket tail lights and paint them, but couldn't find a cheap pair. So, two days ago, I just got up painted both tail lights myself for around $15. However, I'm not confident with the mod... Did I took away the classyness of the BMW? Guys, let me know what you think


Nice.
Old 04-22-2009, 05:55 PM
  #13  
Members
Thread Starter
 
#1bmwlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 545i Black exterior with balck interior. Sport package. K&N air filter.
Default

Never mind about wet sanding them... I will buff them this weekend and I'll post some pics. Thank you guys
Old 04-22-2009, 06:03 PM
  #14  
Contributors
 
stylezzza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 Audi S4
Default

looks good! But why not tint them instead of painting them? Looks the same IMO I have mine tinted btw and you can take it off easily if you don't like the look but painting them is permenant, either way it looks nice
Old 04-22-2009, 06:08 PM
  #15  
Former Vendor
 
info@trinityautosport's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Anaheim, CA
Posts: 19,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: F13 M6
Default

looks good
Old 04-22-2009, 06:18 PM
  #16  
Contributors
 
Alpine White Girl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 3,573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

good work bmwlover. I tinted my tails a couple weeks ago and just buffed and polished them today. im going to post a thread in this section so look at it for instructions and products.
Old 04-22-2009, 08:08 PM
  #17  
Members
Thread Starter
 
#1bmwlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 545i Black exterior with balck interior. Sport package. K&N air filter.
Default

Yeah, I thought about buying some tinting film and tint my tail lights, but I heard they peel easly. Anyway, too late for that haha
Old 04-22-2009, 08:10 PM
  #18  
Members
Thread Starter
 
#1bmwlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 545i Black exterior with balck interior. Sport package. K&N air filter.
Default

Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='855886' date='Apr 22 2009, 09:18 PM
good work bmwlover. I tinted my tails a couple weeks ago and just buffed and polished them today. im going to post a thread in this section so look at it for instructions and products.
I bet thoes lights look sleek with your Alpina White. Nice contrast
Old 04-22-2009, 08:11 PM
  #19  
Contributors
 
Alpine White Girl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 3,573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by #1bmwlover' post='855981' date='Apr 22 2009, 11:08 PM
Yeah, I thought about buying some tinting film and tint my tail lights, but I heard they peel easly. Anyway, too late for that haha
excuse me for not explaining correctly. I used tint spray like you did. mine was vht night shades. then sprayed dupli color clear coat. refer to my thread. my tails tinted with tint spray, then buffed up
Old 04-22-2009, 08:11 PM
  #20  
Contributors
 
radzM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5,701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2009 Alpine White e92 M3
Default

a more glossy look will fix that!


Quick Reply: Finally tinted my tail lights :)



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:39 AM.