Tinting Side Repeaters

[forde]

Gonna get some tint spray and do this, just wondering should i sand them with wet n dry first or just spray it on?

[Red Yaris 54]

Gonna get some tint spray and do this, just wondering should i sand them with wet n dry first or just spray it on?

I think that you will find Woody is the master at this...................no doubt he will be along later to show you the way

(But be careful as he cannot get his number plate on straight :P )

[Woody27]

Cheeky git!

Anyway, spraying with tinting spray is soooo easy! I didn't bother with wet and dry as the paint is designed to bond to the lenses surface! The surface should be very smooth anyway so the tint acts like a layer over without ruining the smoothness! I would say possibly add layers of laquer when completely dry for a VERY shiney finish if your car is sparkling clean :P Just wipe down with warm soapy water and dry with a lint free cloth (basically just make sure its clean without and threads or hair etc on it!) Then just apply gradually onto the lens. It helps if you shake it LOADS before and then start the spraying away from the lens and drag the can across when spraying. This avoids it spitting on the lens Also note that the first few layers seem to do almost nothing at all and then suddenly it starts tinting heavily with the next few strokes! Also you may find it goes very hazy and you will think you've ruined it! Just wait for it to dry (can take over night (and a bit more)) for it to completely clear (translucent tint). Then jobs a good'un!

[forde]

Cheers mate

[Yaris SR Kid]

Put on some polish afterwards looks alot better, i have done mine, woody hasnt as he is an amature :P

[Woody27]

Woody hasn't as he has a line of chrome lighting if you follow the lines of the car from the front to the back! I think about what i do mate :P Side indicators should hopefully soon be clear as with fronts :D

[AJB]

Where abouts can you get the tint spray from? Would somewhere like Halfords sell it??

[siray123]

i did this a long time ago, i just masked up around.

However it can become illegal and you will be stopped by police

[Yaris SR Kid]

Halfords sell it for £12 i believe, aslong as you get a good bright light through side repeaters with hazards on its ok, i sprayed about 4 coats and passed MOT!