Red tail lights

[V8_MOTOR]

Cheers Kristjan. Very please with how they look. I just wish they had a bit more of a gloss finish rather than a dull red. I have the templates now so will keep experimenting.

If you are really nervous about it, my advice would be to trace the templates like I have the. Cut them out and see how they would position before you go ahead with the real deal.

It's easy tho. I have never done this before and did it in windy weather whilst being outside. Just take your time. Have plenty of application fluid to hand. I used my fingers and a microfibre cloth.

First position it as you would like. Using microfibres cloth get most of the water out. Then a quick dab of heat fro the heat gun from a good distance. That will then show you where the rest of the water is stuck. Work it out and then just take it from there.

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[bobpies]

Cheers Kristjan. Very please with how they look. I just wish they had a bit more of a gloss finish rather than a dull red. I have the templates now so will keep experimenting.

If you are really nervous about it, my advice would be to trace the templates like I have the. Cut them out and see how they would position before you go ahead with the real deal.

It's easy tho. I have never done this before and did it in windy weather whilst being outside. Just take your time. Have plenty of application fluid to hand. I used my fingers and a microfibre cloth.

First position it as you would like. Using microfibres cloth get most of the water out. Then a quick dab of heat fro the heat gun from a good distance. That will then show you where the rest of the water is stuck. Work it out and then just take it from there.

I don't get why all these places aren't using a more glossy red ? There must be a reason behind it.

Wonder if you could apply some sort of gloss to the vinyl ? I think plasti dip do a glossifier spray

 

[bobpies]

Oh well

In other news - yeh they are a bit matte. Humm- think I'll go to my usual wrapping place and see if they have a more transparent red

 

[SteveS]

Oh well



In other news - yeh they are a bit matte. Humm- think I'll go to my usual wrapping place and see if they have a more transparent red

Been there, done that :doh:

 

[V8_MOTOR]

aaa man! sucks!. To be fair, I will be looking for a more glossy finish eventually. I have the templates so all I need is a film and then cut it out. ill be looking at what 3M have to offer.

seen this on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30-x-120c...ap-/262393459695?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

May order it after some research. cheap as chips. ill cut some based on the templates and can send you a pair over. Will keep you posted (all puns are always intended)

 

[Gloucesternige]

[MENTION=24212]Drcooper[/MENTION] and @Krystian.

Youre light kits will leave me today, hopefully you'll get them by Wednesday.

Dont forget to make templates!!

 

[Kristian87]

[MENTION=24212]Drcooper[/MENTION] and @Krystian.

Youre light kits will leave me today, hopefully you'll get them by Wednesday.

Dont forget to make templates!!

Awesome. Thanks Nige..

Must admit, the clear lights have grown on me a little but still got the urge to go back to red! Doesn't feel like mine without them now!

Defo gunna pay someone to do it for me. £30 last time, not much to pay for peace of mind

 

[bobpies]

aaa man! sucks!. To be fair, I will be looking for a more glossy finish eventually. I have the templates so all I need is a film and then cut it out. ill be looking at what 3M have to offer.

seen this on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30-x-120c...ap-/262393459695?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

May order it after some research. cheap as chips. ill cut some based on the templates and can send you a pair over. Will keep you posted (all puns are always intended)

thanks

i still have the left hand side lights to trace from here - only fit 2 of them, and both ended up with "very small" bubble - but it was enough for me to go fuck it and rip them off again - moreso because the finish of the vinyl didn't look oem.

the vinyl is translucent rather than transparent is the problem with these - rather than the gloss factor.

need a more transparent vinyl so that it looks right i think

 

[bobpies]

i ordered some of this to try
http://www.carwrapdirect.com/headlight-tail-light-tint-film-red/

will report back

 

[Gibbo205]

Looks good, not sure about the BMW with 8 exhaust pipes though on that page, HAHA!

 

[bobpies]

Just to update - that tint I got above turned out too pink

Anyone find a glossy red alternative yet

 

[Gloucesternige]

I can confirm I have done some painting experiments and initial findings are that all lacquers and thinners appear to not affect the clear plastic?

I will post more info as it happens.

 

[Kristian87]

Just to update - that tint I got above turned out too pink

Anyone find a glossy red alternative yet

I have found vinyl i like, its Oracal 8300 series transparent vinyl from ebay, they do a range of colours in a4 sheets - which is enough to make 2 taillight templates. There are different shades of red and i have gone for 031 - a darker red is 032 and a lighter one 030 i think. I think young manders told me that is the same stuff used by anchor room (031). It's perhaps a tad on the dark side (light visibility is noticibly darker) but i dont mind that, it will certainly be legal i would think.

Seeing as the anchor room templates were shocking, i grabbed another set of the vinyl tints i used on the ecoboost because the fitment was spot on IMO, just wasnt keen on the material. Anyway, from that i am making new cutouts using the new vinyl and having someone wrap it for me on Tuesday so i will report back! I did try myself but it sint easy :(

 

[Gibbo205]

One that Blake took yesterday.

 

[bobpies]

One that Blake took yesterday.

You got close ups ? Is that anchor room ?

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