Remove Rear lights and Tint.

[Gaz_McQueen]

I just got hold of a tin of rear light tint for a corsa . Just wondering if anyone has tinted there own back lights before. And if so does it look good and could you give me some sort of idea how to do it properly?
Cheers if you get back my cars goin through alot of stuff right now , any help would be amazing.

[danthemann]

yeh it does look good.

all u need to do is remove the lights-u will see the bolts to undo them,about 4 i think.(obvs disconnecting the bulbs)
then make sure the lights r clean-no grease,dust etc.
then just spray it on one layer at a time til they are the darkness u want.

pretty simple really-dont think u should have too much trouble.

[jar_jar89]

the bolts to undo the lights are located behind the removable (2clips) panels in the boot. the screws are usually a bronze colour and about 2"long. u need a 10mm socket or pliers (and time) to remove em i think. and then just as dan said. if u still ocnfused ill take a pic and upload it to show which screws

[danthemann]

yeh its obvious what ones it is...it really is simple tho..u will realise when u go to do it.

[George611]

Make sure you do them together lol so spray one then spray the other straight after to match.... i found that when i sprayed loads of layers holding the can at 25cm like it said on the can it took longer and looked worse so i wiped it all off and sprayed closer and thicker.. sayin that if you aint too handy with a spray can dont attempt it ! otherwise it will be veery patchy.. also when youve tinted em' and your happy with em use abit of t-cut but only apply it gently litterally brush the surface with it.. after you polish it it looks the muts nuts ! heres mine before the last coat and an original light



it is alot darker now after the last coat

[Saralo]

Just buy tinted ones!

[jar_jar89]

yep..buy tinted ones or tinted lenses that u stick on for like £10

[Gaz_McQueen]

Cheers guys
I'm gona just try it by removing them and spraying them with a thick layer and once they have dried i plan on a very very light application of "Back to black" see how it turns out. I will post the pics once im done thnaks again for your help guys

[Mike_Parr]

Looking forward to see how that turns out mate,

[Gaz_McQueen]

Those of you who said this was easy must have been drunk haha.
You cant remove the light holder so ur sprayin through the holes haha:P
done it anyway looks not too bad if i do say so.
And btw it was an 8mm soclet not a 10 just incase anyone else is thinking of doin it it also took me only like 2 hours:) includine removal, refitting and spraying.

Before:


After:


the streaks on the trim are because i just washed the car haha

[danthemann]

yeh they look good.

what do u mean u cant remove the light holder s ur sprayin through the holes? u should of been sprayin directly onto the front of the lights..no the inside of them

[Gaz_McQueen]

i sprayed the inside but i have to admit it looks pretty good haha and the tin said do the inside thts why incase u think im a complete retard

[Mike_Parr]

i sprayed the inside but i have to admit it looks pretty good haha and the tin said do the inside thts why incase u think im a complete retard

Noo... we dont think that! We do really!!

[danthemann]

o right :S well if u have any left try putting a few layers on the outside..will look even better.

[Octane2097]

looks well, make sure that your rear reflectors still work
or moisure police constable plod wont be too happy!
if not just buy a couple n nail em to your rear bumper

sorry to bang on about it but i have had sooooooo many of my friends done for having fouling up their rear reflectors!