Tinted my 3rd-brake light
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From: South Texas
Originally Posted by Gabe
So I couldn't find an exact-match Sterling Gray color in a spray can at the AutoZone, but I always thought Dark Shadow Gray was close, so I grabbed a can of that and home I went.
Started by cleaning the lens, then some Adhesion Promoter, about 4 coats, then about 2 light coats of the color (a "coat" to me being spraying one way in each direction), then clear coat.
Let me know what you think
Progress pics :
The adhesion promoter applied:
The color applied:
The clear applied and dry enough that I ran outside to install the lens right after this pic:
(this pic also shows that the red can still be seen through the paint)
Started by cleaning the lens, then some Adhesion Promoter, about 4 coats, then about 2 light coats of the color (a "coat" to me being spraying one way in each direction), then clear coat.
Let me know what you think
Progress pics :
The adhesion promoter applied:
The color applied:
The clear applied and dry enough that I ran outside to install the lens right after this pic:
(this pic also shows that the red can still be seen through the paint)
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From: Granbury, TX
Originally Posted by Gabe
Thanks guys.
I'm about ready to take on tinting the side markers with a light "smoke" tint, but I think I'm gonna buy spare sets for that project ... lol
I'm about ready to take on tinting the side markers with a light "smoke" tint, but I think I'm gonna buy spare sets for that project ... lol
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I used the VHT nightshade and clear on my fogs. They turned out amazing. I had intentions of hiding them behind the grille but never have gotten around to it. But it's not reversible like plastidip would be
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Originally Posted by Gabe
Thanks guys.
Yesterday I received my eBay-sourced smoked front marker lenses and today I finally installed them ...
I love them
Yesterday I received my eBay-sourced smoked front marker lenses and today I finally installed them ...
I love them
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Originally Posted by Gabe
Thanks guys.
Yesterday I received my eBay-sourced smoked front marker lenses and today I finally installed them ...
I love them
Yesterday I received my eBay-sourced smoked front marker lenses and today I finally installed them ...
I love them
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This looks great. I tinted my side markers using the VHT with no issues. I also tinted the two 9" long reflectors on the bottom rear. They still reflect but don't pop on the back of the car during the day. I might tint the rear light now too so it will match the stock rear light panel.
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Thanks guys.
I posted a bunch more pics showing the smoked front corner lenses here: https://themustangsource.com/f657/2-...y-pics-513634/
I posted a bunch more pics showing the smoked front corner lenses here: https://themustangsource.com/f657/2-...y-pics-513634/
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