Tinting Tail Lights

tefft19 · 10-13-2012, 01:30 AM

Hello, I got my 2009 370z Sports Package tuesday of last week. The first modification that I am going to do is tint my tail lights and add sound deadening to the rear compartment. I took off the tail lights, removed all interior pieces and prepped the tail lights. I wet sanded with 1500 gritt paper to simply take the shine away and give the paint something to stick to. I washed the tail lights with rubbing alcohol and then taped them off. Here are some pictures! I will update with pictures of the finished product.

Vichtz · 10-13-2012, 01:52 AM

This and a couple other paint touch ups are next on my list. In for updates and glwm

raymondo510 · 10-13-2012, 08:21 AM

Theres a TON of videos on youtube on how to do this, that I recommend watching, because I tried doing this on a previous car.... and it did not come out good.

Nut_N_Much · 10-13-2012, 10:55 AM

It will leave dimples and pits if not clean and sprayed even... Mine have a few I am trying to smooth out with out messing the lights up..

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tefft19 · 10-13-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

It will leave dimples and pits if not clean and sprayed even... Mine have a few I am trying to smooth out with out messing the lights up..

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Have you tried wet sanding and then adding mcguires wax? Seems to work pretty good. I have done a few sets of tail lights before. Here is the process I follow:

1. Remove tails
2. Wet sand with 1500 gritt and a little soap
3. Tape off
4. Clean with rubbing alcohol.
5. Add "X" amount of coats of VHT
6. Add "X" amount of clear coat
7. Wet sand with 1500 gritt and a little soap
8. At Mcguires wax to get the desired shine.

bdavis89 · 10-13-2012, 11:32 AM

Why tape them off? Am I the only one that wants a light tint on the entire light, with no strip?

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tefft19 · 10-13-2012, 12:44 PM

First coat:

Third and final coat:

I know that in the pictures it looks like they are a different darkness, however they are not. The lighting was different for each and I only had my iphone camera.

Jasonle · 10-13-2012, 01:06 PM

That looks good man.

370ZNISMO#704 · 10-13-2012, 01:11 PM

How I did mine was just like you except I had cleared them with automotive clear. Not rattle can clear and there as shinny as my paint. That's the only way to clear them I wed sanded in between my last to VHT coats to get the pits out. Came out perfect.
Good luck cheers!

tefft19 · 10-13-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

That looks good man.

Thanks man. Ill post pictures with it on the car when it dries.

tefft19 · 10-13-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZNISMO#704

How I did mine was just like you except I had cleared them with automotive clear. Not rattle can clear and there as shinny as my paint. That's the only way to clear them I wed sanded in between my last to VHT coats to get the pits out. Came out perfect.
Good luck cheers!

I wish I had the ability to do the same haha

tefft19 · 10-14-2012, 10:45 AM

Finished:

Jasonle · 10-14-2012, 11:10 AM

Awesome! I want to do mine like these!

tefft19 · 10-14-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Awesome! I want to do mine like these!

Thanks man! The taping off was the most difficult part. After that it's a breeze. Let me know if you need any help.

Jasonle · 10-14-2012, 12:12 PM

Dannng i wish i live near you lol

10-13-2012, 01:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
tefft19 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: kentucky Posts: 122 Drives: 2009 370z sports Rep Power: 13	Tinting Tail Lights Hello, I got my 2009 370z Sports Package tuesday of last week. The first modification that I am going to do is tint my tail lights and add sound deadening to the rear compartment. I took off the tail lights, removed all interior pieces and prepped the tail lights. I wet sanded with 1500 gritt paper to simply take the shine away and give the paint something to stick to. I washed the tail lights with rubbing alcohol and then taped them off. Here are some pictures! I will update with pictures of the finished product. Dallaz, Nut_N_Much and NuffZed like this.

10-13-2012, 01:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	This and a couple other paint touch ups are next on my list. In for updates and glwm __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

10-13-2012, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	Theres a TON of videos on youtube on how to do this, that I recommend watching, because I tried doing this on a previous car.... and it did not come out good. __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

10-13-2012, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	It will leave dimples and pits if not clean and sprayed even... Mine have a few I am trying to smooth out with out messing the lights up.. Subscribed __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

10-13-2012, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Why tape them off? Am I the only one that wants a light tint on the entire light, with no strip? Sub'd for final product! __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

10-13-2012, 12:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
tefft19 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: kentucky Posts: 122 Drives: 2009 370z sports Rep Power: 13	First coat: Third and final coat: I know that in the pictures it looks like they are a different darkness, however they are not. The lighting was different for each and I only had my iphone camera. Bossless1 likes this.

10-13-2012, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	That looks good man. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

10-13-2012, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
370ZNISMO#704 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 466 Drives: Nismo10,EgH22,TSX04 Rep Power: 15	How I did mine was just like you except I had cleared them with automotive clear. Not rattle can clear and there as shinny as my paint. That's the only way to clear them I wed sanded in between my last to VHT coats to get the pits out. Came out perfect. Good luck cheers! __________________ 2010NISMO•305.9whp 250tq Osirus•STANCE GR+•and Camber & Toe bars•KICS R 20mm•VOSSEN CV3 20"-10.5x4•Stillen GENIII•AAM S-Line Nimso mid-pipe•CarbonSignal Sponsored car•EVOR F1mirrors•NST short shifter•Zspeed Nismo under tray.

10-14-2012, 10:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
tefft19 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: kentucky Posts: 122 Drives: 2009 370z sports Rep Power: 13	Finished: dnwarwas likes this.

10-14-2012, 11:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Awesome! I want to do mine like these! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

10-14-2012, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Dannng i wish i live near you lol __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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