For Spraying method ;; If you're not sure how dark or light you may want yours . . Turn the taillights on while tenting so that you get a better vision on seeing how much you want it or how less you prefer it.... I once did it this way and made it much easier to see how it's coming out. ..
Such a simple thing why did I never think of this. I’ve done my lights before with nightshade but this time around I’ll flip the lights on too, thanks!
@@Rhineheimer I know sometimes the obvious is not so obvious that’s why all of our brains can come up with great ideas that one of us can’t think of at the time we all got good advice
I've enjoyed the spray tint process. With spraying, it's possible to get the level of tinting you want, and it's easy to mask off different parts of the light to get different levels of tint on clear vs red plastic light housings.
@@Ecuador006 that's my biggest concern too. I like the way the spray looks. It looks IMHO way better than a wrap. But, let's face it, none of us are going to be tinting our tail lights for "off road use." I need to know that I can get it off if the Dunkin Doughnuts crew demands it, without wrecking the lights.
Am i the only one here that's going to acknowledge the fact that the ladder in the reflection made it look the film still had bubbles in it ?? until my brain realized it was a reflection, i almost gave this video a thumbs down !
There actually are bubbles ! But they aren’t air bubbles. I personally use vivvid air tint and because of it being a dry apply vinyl like the one he uses it leaves behind an orange peel effect due to the paper backing both vinyls use.
This was a great instructional video. Just enough information to be informative without all the talk talk talking that goes on in so many other videos. Well done
To anyone who can’t decide what method to do, I really don’t recommend vht nightshade. No matter how well it’s applied you can still tell it’s spray paint. Take the time to wrap your taillights trust me it will look way better.
I've always done a spray tint when restoring headlights and taillights for friends with rustoleum. I'd sand the original clear completely off and spray with the tint, and then go over with a good, wet layer of 2k clear with 2 or 3 layers. This has always worked for me and given an extremely deep shine after polishing and waxing. And it works with any shade from a light smoke to full blackout.
Well said. I sprayed 2k over my G35 tail lights for the first time and they turned out so nice! Adding that 2k definitely makes a huge difference in appearance and durability!
Hey Man. Absolutely excellent instructional video! Very detailed, concise and straight to the point... Even the music wasn't annoying like other videos. That is why you have many many viewers. I would encourage you to post more videos like this one. Thank you for posting!
The spray can easily stay on longer then wrap.. first of all I always take of the lights to get the paint all around the corners.. second, I finish with a 2K clear coat to make a perfect and much stronger finish! And therefore I can also polish it if it gets wash scratches! And I can also decide how dark I want it with spray.
Just used the spray, followed your how to and they came out great on my camaro. Thanks man, I was about to drop 150 on some billet covers. This saved me some cash and they look better than the pics for the covers I was eyeing.
I still say its easier with one person removing the tail light and placing it a vise of some sort. That way the vynal can wrap all the way around, leaving you with a longer product. Ive seen so many wraps that you can see the edging ends..
Its not hard to remove if you DONT use clear coat... just use brake cleaner or a bit of gasoline..EASY!... If you do use clear coat like I did (2KClear) it will last a long time.. Ive had tinted tailights on my silverado for 2 years... still looks good.
Great video. I had no idea spraying was option. This gives me something to seriously consider for my car as I have already blacked out badges and the grill, the windows are next and maybe the taillights - thanks
When using the film tint spray SLIGHTLY soapy water on the tail light, and squeegee the water out, makes it so much easier to get out the wrinkles and bubbles I promise, I know from A LOT of experience
This combined with some LED bulbs with built-in resistors is a great combo. The LEDs are bright enough to shine through the tint like it's not even there and don't hyper flash due to the built in resistors. And you'll never have to change the bulbs again, which minimizes your chances of scratching or damaging the tint
I'm currently getting my tail lights tinted and literally just got introduced to this spray tint. I came on 2 see what this was all about and this is the very first video i watched.. Could've saved myself couple bucks had i seen this b4.. GREAT VIDEO MAN, New subscriber for sure.
@@ghostfacedoge8266 I have been pulled over for it technically it's not legal but everyone does it. As long as you do it right the first time you'll be fine it can run very easily so be careful.
My Aussie VF series 2 Calais Sports wagon. (Chevy Camaro SS) Has big complex tail lights that have a convex bulge in the middle with a fairly sharp edge at the bottom. The Vivid wrap was near to impossible even with a second person using the heat gun. Smaller flatter tail lights the Vivid wrap would be achievable with patience with another person handling the heat gun duties. I have to resort to using the VHT tint spray with a few coats of gloss clear coat for longevity.
Update. The vivid wrap just takes practice,patience and perseverance to self apply. The key is sufficient heat to mould and stretch working out any air bubbles. With care it will look way better and last indefinitely. Over any tint sprays.
Probably should check your state law before doing this. Most places if you have tint on the tail lights you can be responsible for a rear end collision even if another car hits you.
@@LuvMussel your a idiot all tail lights are back lite and the tint is transparent. Last if someone hits.u in the day time then woulda happen any way so take your shit attitude some where else
Vinyl may take longer, and may be more difficult, but at least I dont run the risk of ruining my tail light. And yes i may have risk or scratching the paint but honestly thats easier to not fuck up than accidentally spraying my lights too heavy
How does no one get this? Spray is for newbs that can’t *wrap* their head around application.. but if people wanna make my wrap jobs look better by spray painting theirs 🤷♂️ cool. Maybe they like that fuzzy inconsistency that all rookie spray-jobbers have. Do it right, even if it takes a few tries, looks multitudes better than tagging your ride. And if you are just a stubborn fool.. at least take the 5 minutes to take your lights out to spray.. you’ll save the time from taping in the long run.
You make it look easy. I tried this vinyl tint, on a Ford Fiesta MK7, that was impossible to get it perfect without all the lines and bubbles, so i gave up after 1 hour of fighting and pain in the hands. But i had the taillights off, of the car. So that may explain it.
Some tail lights are more complex with curves and what not so sometimes its best to use a spray tint and yes leave the tail lights on the vehicle that way you aren’t holding the light down and trying to wrap the tint on the lights.
@@EhabHalat I think i will use the spray now. The reason i took the lights out was because you need a heatgun/hairdryer, and i didn't have any eletric outlet nearby.
IM26C4U makes sense! Ya take them out when you use the spray tint. I left them installed on the vehicle in this video because i was too lazy to remove them lol
anthony marquez you can find it at your local hardware store. Im in Canada and i get it from Canadian Tire. You can probably find it at Home Depot or Lowes
Remove the lights Break seal with heat gun and knife Clean inside of lens Spray lens Dry Spray again Silicone back together Reinstall lights No fade OEM appearance Your welcome
I clear coated over the Rust-Oleum brand. Only bc i found out that it dries matte and textured if you spray too far away. But a can of clear filled it in and now it looks great
Awesome video, extremely easy to follow. One major concern though, when spray painting them I didn’t realise how dark it really turned out until I turned the lights on and realised I did one too many coats. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to remove some of the layers without damaging the lens too much?
Brake cleaner will take it all off so you can start again. No clean way to remove just one layer. Maybe rubbing compound would thin it but not perfect.
Every light can be tinted with vinyl, and imo it looks way better and has a better finish, plus easier install and last more then the spray. I’ve been doing this for 4 years now and definitely is better than spray
OG Smokin nope, the heat will only make it worse in the ones he did because it’s overstretching the vinyl, that specific one he could’ve done it way easier and faster. You only need heat when vinyl can get around with ease. Plus it takes you more time cutting actually than laying the vinyl in those.
OG Smokin yes reposition it as many times you want to make it flat, dont use heatgun unless is a really hard curve. Basically hold the vinyl and work your way out slowly laying it down so you dont get any bubbles. Look for ckwraps or justin pate, they are amazing people to learn from.
OG Smokin also I recommend if it’s the first time to use a scrap sheet of vinyl and play with it, so you get confident and understand how it works. Believe me I’ve done both of them tints and the vinyl looks way better in person.
This is an awesome video. It makes a difference when the tail lights are has a ton of curves like the 2019 ram 1500 tail lights. When spraying, how do we reduce the tacky and smoothness of the lights?
Thank you! When using the spray tint you have to start off with a light coat and then medium coats. Make sure you are about 6-8 inches away from the light and do 50% over lapping coats for smoothest finish.
In my opinion i haven’t tried but i wouldn’t do it. It could come out uneven and blotchy. If you want to tint the windows just use tint film for windows. It will give you the cleanest look
Great great video. I'd rather use the spray if i do it myself, and the film if i pay for others to do it. Regardless if there both done right, it really doesnt matter.
Many states have laws requiring a minimal amount of reflective material on the rear of motor vehicles. If you take the time to tint the reflective material within the tail lights, you might have to install cheap looking reflectors. Example - Washington State Law = RCW 46.37.060 - Reflectors - (1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two or more red reflectors meeting the requirements of this section.
I do car wraps and other vinyl work. Always find it interesting to see how much people stretch vinyl. IMO you're putting way to much extra stress on that film for no reason and i feel like it will retract pretty quick. Especially on a black car with dark tint on a hot and sunny day.
Vvivid vinyl is so stupid easy to lay, and as long as you're happy with the tinting shade they sell I'd do that a million times over spray painting, which tends to be very uneven if you're inexperienced with painting. Removing the film is also really easy if you actually do get pulled over.
Adding a 2k clear coat over the vht nitshades then wetsanding with 2000 grit, then buffing and polishing will come out like a mirror and will make it last a long time. I've done it. I've had trouble applying the film to tail lights and its frustrating but, maybe I just suck at it.
Awesome tutorial video. Thank you for showing this how to. Could I please know what did you use to clean tail lights before spraying with tint spray and what do you use after to keep lights clean when tint spray is applied?
I use soap and water mixture and then 99% rubbing alcohol to kill any grease, dirt, oil left on the lens. To keep them clean just wash vehicle once a week
l like red taillights way better overall, but i hate nothing as much as orange in taillights. best looking taillights imo are e39 sedan white/red lci taillights.
Outstanding video. I used Rustoleum Tint because I couldn't find VHT. Came out a little flat and not as shiny as the VHT shown in the video. I have a can of SprayMax 2K Clear from another project I'm thinking of using.
I bought this spray tint product like a decade ago when it first came out. You've got to let it dry for a long time but it does work good for things like motorcycle helmets. But let's it dry for like several days.
If a cop really wanted to be a dick and/or is just looking for a reason to pull you over they might. But then again, they'll find a reason regardless. I've had tinted tail lights for almost 8 years and never gotten pulled over because of them.
For the spray tint usually a product called goo gone will work but might fade the lens on the light so would have to do a wet sand and clear coat them again to make them look fresh
Dilan05 hey, yes you can with a product called “goof off”. Make sure its the one safe on plastics. Wipe the surface right after with 50% rubbing alcohol to remove the remaining goof off off the tail light lens surface
Thanks for the video can i ask 2 questions? How does the film hold up against car washes? And how hard is it to lay film down and cut out shapes on the light... Like leaving red exposed and covering the silver?
Hey, the film holds up good in car washes as long as its applied properly. You can cut out shapes on the light but you need a steady hand and not too much pressure or you could damage the light lens. I would try to find a pre cut tint with a cut out shape that you want, made for your vehicle.
Ok thank you. Im an artist by profession so i could probably cut the shape out. But I'll look for precut first. Thanks so much for the info. Great channel my friend!!!!
What would you recommend for a 2017 Infiniti Q50? How do you remove the NiteShades spray, if needed? No wet sandpaper needed for the NiteShades spray? Thanks.
It all depends what you are experienced with. The spray tint is easier and all you need to remove it is a product called “goo gone” or 99% rubbing alcohol
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Salaam. Does the spray tint have a gloss once it dries?
If you do even solid coats you will get a gloss finish or spray 2k clear on top
@@EhabHalat how many coats? Do I have to sand or clean with alcohol again?
One light coat followed by a solid wet coat and thats all no need to clean if u sprayed tint already
@@EhabHalat where are you located? I'm in Maryland.
For Spraying method ;; If you're not sure how dark or light you may want yours . . Turn the taillights on while tenting so that you get a better vision on seeing how much you want it or how less you prefer it.... I once did it this way and made it much easier to see how it's coming out. ..
Thank you for such a great tip
But couldnt give you a like as it is at the ideal likes already
Such a simple thing why did I never think of this. I’ve done my lights before with nightshade but this time around I’ll flip the lights on too, thanks!
@@Rhineheimer I know sometimes the obvious is not so obvious that’s why all of our brains can come up with great ideas that one of us can’t think of at the time we all got good advice
Did them last night, turned out badass on my q50!
@@Ecuador006 what like number was it at lol
I've enjoyed the spray tint process. With spraying, it's possible to get the level of tinting you want, and it's easy to mask off different parts of the light to get different levels of tint on clear vs red plastic light housings.
Able to restore it back to original ? Just curious 💚
@@Ecuador006 the video says the spray is removable. Probably a solvent cleaner. Plastic is easy to restore also with compound and buff
@@Ecuador006 that's my biggest concern too. I like the way the spray looks. It looks IMHO way better than a wrap. But, let's face it, none of us are going to be tinting our tail lights for "off road use." I need to know that I can get it off if the Dunkin Doughnuts crew demands it, without wrecking the lights.
Try goo gone or goof off
If your reversing light/s is built into the rear light cluster. Do you tint those as well!
I love how big of a difference tinting the tail lights made. Thumbs up!
Me and all my friends use film on ALL of our cars. The feeling of accomplishment of wrapping a 2013 avenger taillight was great.
I use film as well
What percentage film did you have
So the film will last longer than that car?
Am i the only one here that's going to acknowledge the fact that the ladder in the reflection made it look the film still had bubbles in it ?? until my brain realized it was a reflection, i almost gave this video a thumbs down !
Glad you noticed that ahaha
Dude I just saw that and thought it looked like that cause I'm high. Glad I'm not the only one lol
There actually are bubbles ! But they aren’t air bubbles. I personally use vivvid air tint and because of it being a dry apply vinyl like the one he uses it leaves behind an orange peel effect due to the paper backing both vinyls use.
This was a great instructional video. Just enough information to be informative without all the talk talk talking that goes on in so many other videos. Well done
Thank you! Much appreciated :)
To anyone who can’t decide what method to do, I really don’t recommend vht nightshade. No matter how well it’s applied you can still tell it’s spray paint. Take the time to wrap your taillights trust me it will look way better.
Also hard to get it even. I can tell wrap vs paint at nights it's awful
You guys haven’t done it right then, mine came out better then tint film.
@@SuperSharpshot2427 agreed! He did such an awesome job, i know that i don't have those skills lol
Also i think the wrap lasts longer in the sun
Wet sand with 2000 grit and gloss
@@noahd7795 exactly
I've always done a spray tint when restoring headlights and taillights for friends with rustoleum. I'd sand the original clear completely off and spray with the tint, and then go over with a good, wet layer of 2k clear with 2 or 3 layers. This has always worked for me and given an extremely deep shine after polishing and waxing. And it works with any shade from a light smoke to full blackout.
Well said. I sprayed 2k over my G35 tail lights for the first time and they turned out so nice! Adding that 2k definitely makes a huge difference in appearance and durability!
Does giving the tint job clear coats make it a more permanent application rather than just lasting a year?
Yes using clear coat will make it last way longer
@@EhabHalat were you able to find a 2K clear in a prepackaged rattle can or did you use a true spray gun?
@@cmcolfax1 i use spraymax aerosol 2k glamour
500 dislikes from people who take the bus.😂😂😂😂
This comment is plain dumb
@@conqwiztadore2213 ong
More like ppl that got pull over by the cops and was asked to take it off 😂
The shame train 😂😂
LOL
Give me the tint vinyl any day, nice to see you also put masking tape around the edges too.
That's what I use too
Hey Man. Absolutely excellent instructional video! Very detailed, concise and straight to the point... Even the music wasn't annoying like other videos. That is why you have many many viewers. I would encourage you to post more videos like this one. Thank you for posting!
Thank you i appreciate the feedback and yes im working on more vids!
spray a light coat of clear coat and double the tint life
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ajay choudhary before or after
ThoseGamersFTW After it’s dried of course
@@itzhippo2072 lol before deffinately before
Asho Angel ok you can go ahead and do that to your car 🤣
@@ThoseGamersFTW Don't attempt 🤦♂️
Excellent how to video!
Didn't know the spray existed. Time for my 05' black CTS to get a makeover.
I’m doin the same thing with my 06’ :)
The spray can easily stay on longer then wrap.. first of all I always take of the lights to get the paint all around the corners.. second, I finish with a 2K clear coat to make a perfect and much stronger finish! And therefore I can also polish it if it gets wash scratches!
And I can also decide how dark I want it with spray.
spray dont last for shit. Just say you are not experienced to use proper tint film.
Danny Hansen dude you’re old we get it, chill out
Just wanna say:
longer than* wrap
@@Executiveinvestments- do you even know what 2k clear is? It'll last longer than any film lmao
@@Executiveinvestments- literally mine is still glossy after 5 years. And I had no gloss coat..
Do you just suck at spray painting?
Id use Spray max 2k clear after vht. It gives you best results in a clear coat can and they won't fade.
So you do add a clear coat for better gloss and protection?
2kclear is awesome....
Justin Schafer yes it will look glossy
Do you wait for the VHT to dry completely before adding clear coat?
Yes i usually wait 1 hour before i spray the clear coat
Just used the spray, followed your how to and they came out great on my camaro. Thanks man, I was about to drop 150 on some billet covers. This saved me some cash and they look better than the pics for the covers I was eyeing.
Awesome man I’m glad the video helped!
@@EhabHalat thanks again bro.
Subbed for the great help. Keep it going
I've done both and used PPG shopline clear over the VHT for a smooth shiny factory look. But I prefer Vivvid tint much more, less fuss.
N V you'll have the coolest headlights on a car wrapped around a tree
@@doughboy5840 it's clear that people that make your sort of comments probably can't drive.
@@artemiscool67 ok
I still say its easier with one person removing the tail light and placing it a vise of some sort. That way the vynal can wrap all the way around, leaving you with a longer product. Ive seen so many wraps that you can see the edging ends..
Definitely going to use spray tint.
but to remove it's more harder than tint film.
So how is it long term
Its not hard to remove if you DONT use clear coat... just use brake cleaner or a bit of gasoline..EASY!... If you do use clear coat like I did (2KClear) it will last a long time.. Ive had tinted tailights on my silverado for 2 years... still looks good.
Lol
Definitely gonna get pulled over🤣
your method is perfect...not like others too much talking and doesn't say what kinf of material they will to darken the head light.. good job man !
Thank you!
Spray tint it's like closed eye no different color until you turn lights on 😍😍
Great video. I had no idea spraying was option. This gives me something to seriously consider for my car as I have already blacked out badges and the grill, the windows are next and maybe the taillights - thanks
Awesome! Thanks for watching
When using the film tint spray SLIGHTLY soapy water on the tail light, and squeegee the water out, makes it so much easier to get out the wrinkles and bubbles I promise, I know from A LOT of experience
That's the key to anything that's waterproof installing a film
I think you've done a great job Explaining both methods .
Definitely The film looks better but the spray looks easier If you can avoid the runs.
Thank you
Great video. Very informative and good to see a step by step comparison video. Thanks
cj07771 thank you :)
Best explained video on how to tint tail lights. Good job sir. 👍
Thank you :)
I like the spray.. just not the wait time..24hrs.. the spray gives you the ability to make better designs in the lights
Wait what do you mean better designs?
LA CHARGERS he wants to draw on horses and shit
This combined with some LED bulbs with built-in resistors is a great combo. The LEDs are bright enough to shine through the tint like it's not even there and don't hyper flash due to the built in resistors. And you'll never have to change the bulbs again, which minimizes your chances of scratching or damaging the tint
I'm currently getting my tail lights tinted and literally just got introduced to this spray tint. I came on 2 see what this was all about and this is the very first video i watched.. Could've saved myself couple bucks had i seen this b4.. GREAT VIDEO MAN, New subscriber for sure.
Thanks! Appreciate it :)
Why would you dislike this? Thanks... This helped me tremendously.
Thanks! Glad to hear that :)
Great video! Not too long, covered all the info needed and answered all my questions about options and the process!
Thank you glad you enjoyed :)
Nice video i think people like to over complicate things when it comes to cars this is soo simple thanks
VHT is what I used on my Honda don't go over 3 coats it's pretty dark but visible.
Goat on Molly have you gotten pulled over? is it bad to tint your tail lights with spray? lemme kno asap!
@@ghostfacedoge8266 I have been pulled over for it technically it's not legal but everyone does it. As long as you do it right the first time you'll be fine it can run very easily so be careful.
Nice simple and straight to the point! Nice video
Thank you!
i took my tail light off and sprayed the inside tail light, it came out nice
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Good thinkin 99
hey man I just did my car from your video. thanks for posting this, I sprayed them, it looks great 👍
Im glad to hear that!
I like how you did two different angles. Great job on both methods
I used the red VHT all the time to make sure my IS300 doesn’t get mistaken for a Honda 😂
is still look like honda
Only Honda Ricers spray or tint their lights.
Do you have to completely remove the spray tent after reapplying it
Thairish hondas are slow tho
@@sohrabi947 no. Front wheel drive cars are faster than rear.
I used spray. It looks good and will last longer.
Great video, very informative and easy to follow. I already have the spray paint, so will be trying that first.
Thank you and good luck!
My Aussie VF series 2 Calais Sports wagon. (Chevy Camaro SS) Has big complex tail lights that have a convex bulge in the middle with a fairly sharp edge at the bottom. The Vivid wrap was near to impossible even with a second person using the heat gun. Smaller flatter tail lights the Vivid wrap would be achievable with patience with another person handling the heat gun duties. I have to resort to using the VHT tint spray with a few coats of gloss clear coat for longevity.
With the clear coat how long does the tint and clear hold up? I have a 10th gen which the tail lights look like a pain for tint film. Thanks
Ive had mine done for two years with clear coat and no issues! Just make sure u do a light coat followed by a solid coat of 2k
Update. The vivid wrap just takes practice,patience and perseverance to self apply. The key is sufficient heat to mould and stretch working out any air bubbles. With care it will look way better and last indefinitely. Over any tint sprays.
Great Content 👌👍 I used the film tint on my car(Vw Mk1), because it's easy to remove and change the colour or shade in future.
Awesome! :) thanks for the comment
@kent - better change it every year or two. If film drys out, it becomes "sand to remove". Seems there's no winning.
Yea sadly ima have to spray tint but ima just remove my tail lights so I don’t have to tape lmao
@Corbin Cox my tail lights are easy to take off. 5 twist off Plastic screws, take out the bulbs and pull and it's out
Genius
Did this on my 2009 bmw 328i, great results!! Although it’s much harder than he makes it seem 😂
Probably should check your state law before doing this. Most places if you have tint on the tail lights you can be responsible for a rear end collision even if another car hits you.
That's not how collision liability works, dude. It's not going to automatically make you liable no matter what your car looks like
@@LuvMussel your a idiot all tail lights are back lite and the tint is transparent. Last if someone hits.u in the day time then woulda happen any way so take your shit attitude some where else
Came here for the tint video...life changed by tape and drape 😅😅 never knew it existed outside of my head😂😂❤
Yesss its soo useful
Vinyl may take longer, and may be more difficult, but at least I dont run the risk of ruining my tail light. And yes i may have risk or scratching the paint but honestly thats easier to not fuck up than accidentally spraying my lights too heavy
How does no one get this? Spray is for newbs that can’t *wrap* their head around application.. but if people wanna make my wrap jobs look better by spray painting theirs 🤷♂️ cool. Maybe they like that fuzzy inconsistency that all rookie spray-jobbers have. Do it right, even if it takes a few tries, looks multitudes better than tagging your ride.
And if you are just a stubborn fool.. at least take the 5 minutes to take your lights out to spray.. you’ll save the time from taping in the long run.
@@dustinkent8960 if you know how to spray paint and make it look good i dont really care i just prefer wrapping it makes more sense to me
Beautiful job 👍 done there 👌
Preferred sprayed option,as you say you can get better tucked in !!
Nice one.
Spray tint, it seems so much easier for the same thing essentially, have to re do it more but still
Russ Cordner yeah and I feel like the can would be good for multiple uses if u mess up or need to redo it down the line
Clearcoat it with a good 2k clear. It will last for decades. Spray on 2 layers and it can even be polished when fine scratches appear after years.
You make it look easy. I tried this vinyl tint, on a Ford Fiesta MK7, that was impossible to get it perfect without all the lines and bubbles, so i gave up after 1 hour of fighting and pain in the hands. But i had the taillights off, of the car. So that may explain it.
Some tail lights are more complex with curves and what not so sometimes its best to use a spray tint and yes leave the tail lights on the vehicle that way you aren’t holding the light down and trying to wrap the tint on the lights.
@@EhabHalat I think i will use the spray now. The reason i took the lights out was because you need a heatgun/hairdryer, and i didn't have any eletric outlet nearby.
IM26C4U makes sense! Ya take them out when you use the spray tint. I left them installed on the vehicle in this video because i was too lazy to remove them lol
@@EhabHalat Haha. I will thanks :)
Spray tint looks super easy! how much was the can?
It definitely is the easier method. VHT night shade cost me $17.99 CAD ($13.59 USD) The vvivid tail light tint cost me $15.98 CAD ($12.08 USD)
Which colour tint was it ? Light black or dark black ?
The film tint used in the video is dark black
@@EhabHalat where can I find the spray tint?
anthony marquez you can find it at your local hardware store. Im in Canada and i get it from Canadian Tire. You can probably find it at Home Depot or Lowes
I’m skeptical to try either. I’ve done both spray and film but when it’s time to remove to re apply it’s a pain in the ass!!
Remove the lights
Break seal with heat gun and knife
Clean inside of lens
Spray lens
Dry
Spray again
Silicone back together
Reinstall lights
No fade
OEM appearance
Your welcome
I clear coated over the Rust-Oleum brand. Only bc i found out that it dries matte and textured if you spray too far away. But a can of clear filled it in and now it looks great
Just wet sand it first
@@SydneyChromatic not too confident in my sanding abilities
Holy jeez, both are look exactly the same
I have a 2004 Durango that has 2 round bullets with complex curves. I think the spray will be way easier to apply.
Awesome video, extremely easy to follow.
One major concern though, when spray painting them I didn’t realise how dark it really turned out until I turned the lights on and realised I did one too many coats.
Does anyone have any recommendations on how to remove some of the layers without damaging the lens too much?
Over time it will fade without clear coat once it does just do one fresh cost of tint spray then clear coat it so it will last longer
Brake cleaner will take it all off so you can start again. No clean way to remove just one layer.
Maybe rubbing compound would thin it but not perfect.
All or nothing on this one🤣
I bought precut vinyl tint and hopefully i can install properly they quoted me 150 to install so ima do it myself. Thanks for the video
Take your time and follow instructions carefully and you should be fine👍🏽
@@EhabHalat I appreciate that thank you
Doing mine this weekend! thanks for the video. very helpful
Can u make a video how it look
@@mixytv3258 I tinted my tail lights with spray
Every light can be tinted with vinyl, and imo it looks way better and has a better finish, plus easier install and last more then the spray. I’ve been doing this for 4 years now and definitely is better than spray
OG Smokin nope, the heat will only make it worse in the ones he did because it’s overstretching the vinyl, that specific one he could’ve done it way easier and faster. You only need heat when vinyl can get around with ease. Plus it takes you more time cutting actually than laying the vinyl in those.
OG Smokin yes reposition it as many times you want to make it flat, dont use heatgun unless is a really hard curve. Basically hold the vinyl and work your way out slowly laying it down so you dont get any bubbles. Look for ckwraps or justin pate, they are amazing people to learn from.
OG Smokin also I recommend if it’s the first time to use a scrap sheet of vinyl and play with it, so you get confident and understand how it works. Believe me I’ve done both of them tints and the vinyl looks way better in person.
Finally a helpful video 💯
Thanks!
This is an awesome video. It makes a difference when the tail lights are has a ton of curves like the 2019 ram 1500 tail lights. When spraying, how do we reduce the tacky and smoothness of the lights?
Thank you! When using the spray tint you have to start off with a light coat and then medium coats. Make sure you are about 6-8 inches away from the light and do 50% over lapping coats for smoothest finish.
Hi there mate love watching your video but I was just wondering if I could spray tint my car windows with this???
seki CUSTOM you can
In my opinion i haven’t tried but i wouldn’t do it. It could come out uneven and blotchy. If you want to tint the windows just use tint film for windows. It will give you the cleanest look
Thanks a lot bro for the info keep the videos coming and stay blessed
Thank you, I was going to buy darkened tail lights and they were 130 NJ, but now I got a cheaper solution!
Awesome! Glad the video helped
Looking forward to do my 2g eclipse entire taillight... Spray may be the way
here looking at how todo my 1g eclipse!! lmao dsm lifeee
Film tint looks amazing looks great.
using some soapy water on the tail light helps you move the film around easier, so you don't have to lift the tint. good job tho
Thanks for the tip :)
Soapy wooder
Great great video. I'd rather use the spray if i do it myself, and the film if i pay for others to do it. Regardless if there both done right, it really doesnt matter.
when you spray a tip is to open your trunk so you got less taping to do
I’ve used vht tint on my Camry reverse lights and I was happy when I had it like that it looked different and unique !
Awesome! Definitely gives the car a fresh look
Just gotta plasti-dip the Audi emblem and it’s perfect 👌🏼
Many states have laws requiring a minimal amount of reflective material on the rear of motor vehicles. If you take the time to tint the reflective material within the tail lights, you might have to install cheap looking reflectors. Example - Washington State Law = RCW 46.37.060 - Reflectors - (1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two or more red reflectors meeting the requirements of this section.
I actually liked the sprayed on one better....!! Good job brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼
Gilberto Dejesus thanks man
I do car wraps and other vinyl work. Always find it interesting to see how much people stretch vinyl. IMO you're putting way to much extra stress on that film for no reason and i feel like it will retract pretty quick. Especially on a black car with dark tint on a hot and sunny day.
Its been fine since owned but been sold now so not sure how it held up
Vvivid vinyl is so stupid easy to lay, and as long as you're happy with the tinting shade they sell I'd do that a million times over spray painting, which tends to be very uneven if you're inexperienced with painting. Removing the film is also really easy if you actually do get pulled over.
I tried the film. 2011 Cruze taillights are not easily wrapped lol I failed miserably haha
Try to use the film on a 2019 civic, you will change your mind, lmao
Attempted on a 2019 Ram. That'd be a no go.
@@alexiscorr9927 lol i got a 2018 accord n i kmow im gonna F it up a few times
I did this to my 87 firebird, It turned out great. Im thinking of doing it again to a 99 civic.
Awesome thats great to hear
I always use film when I do mine that Luxe is some good stuff and shines like paint
Spray Tint VHT Works Very Well
How would you charge for tint version in general
Just curious tho, does this car has halogen taillights? Im just wondering do i need to change to led first before tinting/spray my tail lights
So have you tried spraying this on and then covering with a clear coat for layered protection??
Damian Ramey hey! Yes of course you can add a clear coat on top for added protection!
Liquid Dipper have you tried something like that? I’m curious about the results over time with the color fading.
Damian Ramey i haven’t but i have seen other people try and it does help reduce colour fading over time
Adding a 2k clear coat over the vht nitshades then wetsanding with 2000 grit, then buffing and polishing will come out like a mirror and will make it last a long time. I've done it. I've had trouble applying the film to tail lights and its frustrating but, maybe I just suck at it.
I was about to ask same thing. I may try that when I paint my truck
Awesome tutorial video. Thank you for showing this how to. Could I please know what did you use to clean tail lights before spraying with tint spray and what do you use after to keep lights clean when tint spray is applied?
I use soap and water mixture and then 99% rubbing alcohol to kill any grease, dirt, oil left on the lens.
To keep them clean just wash vehicle once a week
l like red taillights way better overall, but i hate nothing as much as orange in taillights. best looking taillights imo are e39 sedan white/red lci taillights.
I wonder if you could seal the sprayed lenses with a 2-part clear coat, like SprayMax 4K to keep them from fading.
Yes you can! I use 2k spray max clear gloss after im done with the spray tint
@@EhabHalat err, yeah, 2K, not 4K :D
Cant tell if your being sarcastic lol no such thing as 4k
When the spray starts to fade, couldn’t you just remove it and do it again? :)
Yes or just clean it and spray couple more coats to freshen it up!
@@EhabHalat how much durable is
Jose Caraballo you will get at least 1-3 years depending if you put clear or not
Outstanding video. I used Rustoleum Tint because I couldn't find VHT. Came out a little flat and not as shiny as the VHT shown in the video. I have a can of SprayMax 2K Clear from another project I'm thinking of using.
Yeah use 2k clear to add some gloss👍🏽
Does this work with headlights too
Adam Hey, yes it does but i would only recommend a light shade of tint for headlights because it does restrict light output if using a dark tint shade
Ehab Halat okay thank you
I bought this spray tint product like a decade ago when it first came out. You've got to let it dry for a long time but it does work good for things like motorcycle helmets. But let's it dry for like several days.
Ive sprayed my tail lights and drove on the road same day unless you clear coat on top then i let it dry until the next day
Can you get pulled over for having those lights tint? (Utah state)
If a cop really wanted to be a dick and/or is just looking for a reason to pull you over they might. But then again, they'll find a reason regardless. I've had tinted tail lights for almost 8 years and never gotten pulled over because of them.
No
Yes. I’ve been pulled over and searched. In Utah. On I 80. And I 70. For blacked out tail lights.
@@bradglenn8814 You've been pulled over twice for tinted taillights, your car was searched for a separate reason.
Great video! Needed to see this. I made my mind up. I'm going with spray tint on my Cadillac Srx. 👌
Awesome! Good luck
The little things make a big difference on a car. DAMN
Great video. Thanks. When i paint it, is there a good and easy way to remove the paint ?
For the spray tint usually a product called goo gone will work but might fade the lens on the light so would have to do a wet sand and clear coat them again to make them look fresh
hey mate, can you remove the spray tint over time?
Dilan05 hey, yes you can with a product called “goof off”. Make sure its the one safe on plastics. Wipe the surface right after with 50% rubbing alcohol to remove the remaining goof off off the tail light lens surface
@@EhabHalat found the product, cheers for that
Thanks for the video can i ask 2 questions? How does the film hold up against car washes? And how hard is it to lay film down and cut out shapes on the light... Like leaving red exposed and covering the silver?
Hey, the film holds up good in car washes as long as its applied properly. You can cut out shapes on the light but you need a steady hand and not too much pressure or you could damage the light lens. I would try to find a pre cut tint with a cut out shape that you want, made for your vehicle.
Ok thank you. Im an artist by profession so i could probably cut the shape out. But I'll look for precut first. Thanks so much for the info. Great channel my friend!!!!
What would you recommend for a 2017 Infiniti Q50? How do you remove the NiteShades spray, if needed? No wet sandpaper needed for the NiteShades spray? Thanks.
It all depends what you are experienced with. The spray tint is easier and all you need to remove it is a product called “goo gone” or 99% rubbing alcohol
@@EhabHalat will the rubbing alcohol or the goo gone product scratch or discolor the taillights while removing?
Muhammad as long as you only use 50% rubbing alcohol and water mixed and for the goo gone make sure it says “safe on plastic” then you will be fine
For spray tinting, would it be wise to add clear coat after the spray tint has dried??
Yes i have starting doing that and it makes it way more durable and better looking
Great work! Doing the film tint on my C300 soon
I can relate by trying to apply the tint film alone... very hard, definitely helps with two people like you mentioned!
The dots on the background. I thought it was my screen. I cleaned it twice.. had to restart the video.