Thanks to Freddie (Confide) for sharing the secrets and pattern for this job. Been looking forward to changing them as I've hated the colour from new.

First remove the lights and clean them thoroughly with Isopropanol (or equivalent)

Then flat them down with 2000 grade wet & dry paper and they should look cloudy like this.

Then using quality masking tape such as 3M (do not use cheap stuff) tape the area you want to be seen.

I have done a indicator & brake light test already, so the following instructions do not obliterate the colour at all. All lights are easily visible day and night. I'll get some night shots done soon.

I used a precision craft knife for the 'corners' or any trimming. Just take your time and don't press hard.

Remember, the edges MUST be completely flat with no wrinkles etc. The finished edge will depend on this, so take note !

Next apply the tint spray in smooth left to right strokes. Don't be tempted to rush this, just one coat at a time (I used 6 in total for this effect) and leave 10 minutes between coats. This is important, don't rush application or it'll run.

Finally, peel the masking tape away carefully and slowly. If you had patience and smoothed the edges along with the decent masking tape, you'll have a nice neat edge.

When these coats are dry, time to laquer the entire lens. I used 3 coats, again, wait for each one to dry !

Here's the fitted lenses. They are finished with 2500 grade wet & dry paper, then polished with decent polish. Sorted :sun:

Ive just order a flyeyes kit

Nice and tidy Johnny!

RichF, that looks abit too easy almost!

Got a spare pair off taillights, gonna test it on them!

Nice work jonny. They came out great. Please take some pics at night, would love to see the effect. They are kinda Audiesque I like that.

Would love to tackle mine but I'm not sure I would like to paint them. Maybe use film cut to shape you've done just in case I want to get back my original taillight.

Nice work jonny. They came out great. Please take some pics at night, would love to see the effect. They are kinda Audiesque I like that.

Would love to tackle mine but I'm not sure I would like to paint them. Maybe use film cut to the shape you've done just in case I want to get back my original taillight.

I'm not going back.

Even so, some thinners will remove everything in no time if needs be.

I'll drop a picture tonight for comparison.

Excellent work Jonny, they look really good. Sadly I lack any sort of artistic flair or ability so will probably keep mine standard rather than having something look like a 3 year old did it!

Excellent work Jonny, they look really good. Sadly I lack any sort of artistic flair or ability so will probably keep mine standard rather than having something look like a 3 year old did it!

Nice work jonny. They came out great. Please take some pics at night, would love to see the effect. They are kinda Audiesque I like that.

Would love to tackle mine but I'm not sure I would like to paint them. Maybe use film cut to the shape you've done just in case I want to get back my original taillight.

Here you are. They are still very bright

Al gee you a can ae ginger an a haggis supper tae dae mine jonny?

Al gee you a can ae ginger an a haggis supper tae dae mine jonny?

Eh ? Sounds tasty anyways

Can of irn bru and a sheep intestine full of meat with chips drowned in sauce and vineiger........incase you were wondering

Would love todo this but iv no artistic talent so i think il stick with just having the clear bits tinted, unless i can ever be bothered getting more tint and doing it all

probably a daft question but any particular tint spray?

probably a daft question but any particular tint spray?

I went for this one as it is a 400ml can. It did my tinting with a bit left over -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAIL-LIGHT-TINTING-SPRAY-BLACK-CAR-STYLING-400ml-NEW-/110748595261?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c921743d

Infact johnny, where are you based? ;)

Infact johnny, where are you based? ;)

Cumbria :think:

Doh! >_< was going to pay you for your time & work. Nay bother I'll give it a go myself. Wanted exactly like yours but not as dark.

Apologies to bump an old thread, but will these fail an MOT?

Apologies to bump an old thread, but will these fail an MOT?

Absolutely not, this shade allows the light to pass through easily. When they're on (day or night) there's no difference.

If you're in doubt, look at the pictures above.

Edited 13 March, 201313 yr by jonny boy

Absolutely not, this shade allows the light to pass through easily. When they're on (day or night) there's no difference.

If you're in doubt, look at the pictures above.

As long as the reflector isn't tinted too. Otherwise, dig out the thinners ;-)

Great news, gonna give this a try myself then.

I did think about the reflectors, might mask those off when I do mine too.

Thanks for the guide Jonny!

As long as the reflector isn't tinted too. Otherwise, dig out the thinners ;-)

Yeah, that's true. I didn't want this, so I have a reflector fitted (3M reflective) to the length of the number plate holder bottom.

If you shine a light on it, you can see it from space

If you are tinting, its as well to keep the Reflectors as they need to be,

2, & at the sides.

Helps with a traffic stop or a MOT.

http://www.ukmot.com/1-4.asp

george