Tinting The Rear Indicators?

[Fizz]

Saw Rico's lovely mota.. and got me thinking about his rear light cluster... tinting the indicators red ... Looks greta on his mota.

Thanks to Razor Rage i now have a pshop of what it would look like..

What do you guys reckon?a nd is there any specific tinting spray i would need for the plastic?? :bookworm:

before;

after;

[ricomr2]

Very nice mate

The paint you need is made by folia tec and is available from Halfords.

Its very easy to use but i'd advise takin the lights off and doing it in a nice warm place

because the paint tends to dry very dull if there is damp in the air.

[Fizz]

Cheers for the info bud.. how long do they take to dry?...

[ricomr2]

pretty much straight away.

the key is to use about 3-4 light coats and allow about 5 mins between each one,

that way you shouldn't get any runs.

Dont rush it!! ;)

[Jesus]

<TWENTY QUESTIONS>

Will it still pass the MOT OK?

What colour does it flash?

Is it enough tint to turn the light red?

</TWENTY QUESTIONS>

:D

Looks great, mate.

[Fizz]

<TWENTY QUESTIONS>

Will it still pass the MOT OK?

What colour does it flash?

Is it enough tint to turn the light red?

</TWENTY QUESTIONS>

:D

Looks great, mate.

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ahh.. good points..

so your tempted as well mate..

[ricomr2]

As long as you dont put any more than 3-4 coats on it, they will still flash orange

[JappyBeast]

Didnt realise u had tinted them Rico.. thought they were USA spec like my old Rev1 lights.

[c_master]

That looks really good. Been wondering what to do about the orange bits for ages. It should still pass MOT i would have thought, if it flashes orange. Lots of new cars dont have an orane lens for the indicators so.. :)

[Fitz]

That looks really good. Been wondering what to do about the orange bits for ages.  It should still pass MOT i would have thought, if it flashes orange. Lots of new cars dont have an orane lens for the indicators so..  :)

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My old Rover, I tinted the whole back light unit black. All lights shone bright and I put a few heavy coats on. Legally you cant put tint on the reflectors, but I did and it still sailed the MOT.

[jaxx]

ooh must do that!

will look loads better

[ricomr2]

Didnt realise u had tinted them Rico.. thought they were USA spec like my old Rev1 lights.

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Yeah mate tinted the whole corner including the indicator,not just the little side piece

[Fizz]

bump for James1760

[james1760]

cheers fizz!

i take it you just paint the outside using the folia tech paint? i reckon holfords should sell it if not where else?

does look great!

[james1760]

also did you spray the whole cluster or just the orange bit?

[Fizz]

Ive not actually done it yet mate.. im just considering it.. aint got time as yet to try it.. its Rico that has done it..

And his car look amazin..

He has tinted the indicator and the reflector!

[ricomr2]

also did you spray the whole cluster or just the orange bit?

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I just sprayed the outside part of the light that was orange,

didnt do the parts that are already red... ;)

[Fitz]

also did you spray the whole cluster or just the orange bit?

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I just sprayed the outside part of the light that was orange,

didnt do the parts that are already red... ;)

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When you look up close does it look matt or gloss? I have only managed to get a matt look before which is a bit annoying.

[Fizz]

Good question Fitz... :bookworm:

Rico.. have you got a close up pic please as well..

[ricomr2]

Thats the closest piccy i have of them but its a gloss finish, just like stock...

[Fizz]

Thats the closest piccy i have of them but its a gloss finish, just like stock...

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im afraid thats not a good enough answer.... i think you will find that

'Sorry about that Master Fizz but i will endeavour to get you a better pic for the future'... :P

[ricomr2]

Lol... have we had a little drinkie poo??

I'll take a piccy tomorrow for you master fizz and post it on here for ya. ;)

[JappyBeast]

All this role play makes me sick.

[Fizz]

Lol... have we had a little drinkie poo??

I'll take a piccy tomorrow for you master fizz and post it on here for ya. ;)

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lmao.. nope.. im t-total.. so imagine what i would be like with a little drink.. :!Removed!: :P

[ricomr2]

All this role play makes me sick.

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Shut it chav boy :D :P