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Well I got my tint in and finally got some time to do the job, figure I'd give everyone a write up as well. The vehicle- 98 GT, just about impossible to find stock style tinted tail lights, so I made my own. You can buy a normal sheet, or pre cut like I did. Here is a link for the 94-98 ebay tint I used. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38661
Parts needed:
tint
soapy water
tail lights
water
spray bottle(s)
Step one: remove tail lights.
Remove two plastic plugs holding in the trunk panels by the tail lights (one is removed with a screwdriver)
Remove four nuts holding the taillights in, then pull away from body and disconnect the light sockets from the light housing.
Tearing down the light....
Remove three screws from the bottom of the light divider,
then release three clips from the top
NOTE: weatherstrip seal may stick, carefully separate trim from housing with razor blade.
Wash taillight thoroughly with a sponge and dish soap, let dry or wipe with micro fiber towel.
(I got lazy here and too focused on working the sheet to take pics, sorry)
WARNING!: This is where it counts, take your time and take it slow, if it looks jacked up it will be jacked up!
Spray section to be worked with soapy water from spray bottle, then apply the sheet section to the light. Line up tint with even edges all around then take your scraper (wrapped in microfiber) and squeeze the soapy water out from under the tint. Now you should have it sticking in the center. Apply light heat (my gun was on the low setting about 6-8" from the light) and work out the bubbles and wrinkles (remove the heat when working the tint). Use your fingers to work the edges and take your time to smooth it out. Apply heat when needed. Finish each section in this manner.
Reassemble lights and reinstall. Your finished with some nice tinted tails! (hopefully) Step back and look at your work and enjoy the pride you did it yourself and didnt resort to euro's or azzeta's
Making the microfiber squeegee
Lay bondo squeegee in microfiber towel and wrap, that easy
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98 4.6 SOHC GT
MSD coil packs, Headman street headers, BBK X-pipe w/cats, Cherry Bomb vortex cat back, ZOOM clutch, Auto Meter 3 pillar w/oil press, water temp, and volt gauges, Alpine head unit. work still in progress.
Well I got my tint in and finally got some time to do the job, figure I'd give everyone a write up as well. The vehicle- 98 GT, just about impossible to find stock style tinted tail lights, so I made my own. You can buy a normal sheet, or pre cut like I did. Here is a link for the 94-98 ebay tint I used.
Because they never made a factory tinted tail light.
Yea, I know the factory never made one, but over the years you figure they should have an aftermarket one by now. Guess demand is to low, so I made due.
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98 4.6 SOHC GT
MSD coil packs, Headman street headers, BBK X-pipe w/cats, Cherry Bomb vortex cat back, ZOOM clutch, Auto Meter 3 pillar w/oil press, water temp, and volt gauges, Alpine head unit. work still in progress.
What did you do about the curvature of the lens? If you went over the edge, it's going to start to peel?. Did you cut and trim the edges to not overlap?
It was pre cut to the separate lenses, little heat, time, patience, stretching and finger work got it over the edges. No pieces overlapped each other. It also had an adhesive backing so as long as you get all the water/soap out from under it, it sticks and wont peel if everything is down flat.
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98 4.6 SOHC GT
MSD coil packs, Headman street headers, BBK X-pipe w/cats, Cherry Bomb vortex cat back, ZOOM clutch, Auto Meter 3 pillar w/oil press, water temp, and volt gauges, Alpine head unit. work still in progress.
So dose the hole car lol, I still have the front right fender coming in black primer, and a cowl hood in white jell coat. A repaint is in its near future.
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98 4.6 SOHC GT
MSD coil packs, Headman street headers, BBK X-pipe w/cats, Cherry Bomb vortex cat back, ZOOM clutch, Auto Meter 3 pillar w/oil press, water temp, and volt gauges, Alpine head unit. work still in progress.
It was pre cut to the separate lenses, little heat, time, patience, stretching and finger work got it over the edges. No pieces overlapped each other. It also had an adhesive backing so as long as you get all the water/soap out from under it, it sticks and wont peel if everything is down flat.
No mater how hard I try I haven't ever been able to do tint right.
So dose the hole car lol, I still have the front right fender coming in black primer, and a cowl hood in white jell coat. A repaint is in its near future.
i feel ya man.
the bezels on my 94 looked the same. hell, the whole car was riddled with random rock chips. one thing i do miss about crap paint is my lack of worry with it. the 03 has PERFECT paint and i poop myself everytime i hear rocks or other debris hitting my car.
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DIY- tail light tint (sheet style)
