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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Can't find the threads. What do you use to tint tails red instead of using night shades?
Old May 19, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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Vans lens paint.
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or KRYLON STAINED GLASS. comes in red or yellow and darkness depends on how many coats you apply. did my tails and haven't seen another set like it yet. good stuff for the 4 bucks....
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thanks. i think i wanna use it on some tyc's to get the amber part red. u wet sand and handle this stuff the same way as you would the vht tint?
Old May 19, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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find a place that can mix crimson paint and clear. course it does not surprise me that owners are trying to find the cheapest way of getting it done.
Old May 19, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by danboriss
thanks. i think i wanna use it on some tyc's to get the amber part red. u wet sand and handle this stuff the same way as you would the vht tint?
yes
Old May 19, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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there's also vinyl.
Old May 19, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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use this as a guide
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...light=flea+diy
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Originally Posted by xxromricxx
...course it does not surprise me that owners are trying to find the cheapest way of getting it done.
That was unnecessary.
Old May 19, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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yea flea's guide is awesome-agreed. thanks for clarifying.
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i actually opened up the TYC's. popped out the orange marker and used Testors Candy Apple Red. tinted the entire chrome part. the resealed them. dont have any pics but ill take some and post...
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
Originally Posted by xxromricxx
...course it does not surprise me that owners are trying to find the cheapest way of getting it done.
That was unnecessary.
May have been, but it's true. i redded out my third brake light with some spray he made for me
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Originally Posted by daffy12
i actually opened up the TYC's. popped out the orange marker and used Testors Candy Apple Red. tinted the entire chrome part. the resealed them. dont have any pics but ill take some and post...
wathcing for pics on how they came out.
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x2^
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Haha. When there's a good day I will.
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You experiencing any condensation problems?
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ran outside and took a quick pick...i know it sucks but at least you kinda get the idea
ill take better picks when i have some time....
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You experiencing any condensation problems?
as far as condensation...i made sure i sealed them up really well with some RTV silicone
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Cool
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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yeah i went through two sets of TYC's. after getting the first set tinted i wasn't really satisfied.
so i decided to try something different. so now the orange is red....and the whole chrome part is lightly smoked....
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