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Dispect 12-25-2012 09:07 PM

Looking for: someone to fix my tails
 
Hi. I'm looking for someone in vancouver (around Richmond) to help me fix my taillights which I fucked up in the process of trying to smoke and tint. I need someone with experience who can help me remove the tint completely and retint it for me. Pm me and we can work out a price. Thank youuu! (:

chutrain 12-25-2012 11:27 PM

It just takes some patience. Wet sand the taillight back down and prep for a clean surface. Hit it with two coats of the tint you are using, and then a final coat that is slightly heavier to create the glossy look. Let's see some pics of what happened.

Dispect 12-25-2012 11:29 PM

Could you give me a little more details pls? I just don't wanna take any chances anymore. They turned out ok but they were way too dark and had overspray and drip all over.

Dispect 12-25-2012 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chutrain (Post 627253)
It just takes some patience. Wet sand the taillight back down and prep for a clean surface. Hit it with two coats of the tint you are using, and then a final coat that is slightly heavier to create the glossy look. Let's see some pics of what happened.

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Dispect 12-26-2012 02:05 AM

@Mr.Jay
@ DaJo

Can u guys pls help? :( pls.. really need someone

Mr.Jay 12-26-2012 08:36 AM

Post a picture up lets see how bad they look.

Should be fixable with wet sanding and lots of time

JDMenrique 12-26-2012 08:43 AM

i dont recommend VHT

chutrain 12-26-2012 09:09 AM

Post some pictures so we can see how bad and see what grit sand paper you will need to use.

Dispect 12-26-2012 11:01 AM

Will do that later in the day. Heading to thw states for abit. Thannks guys

Dispect 12-27-2012 02:02 AM

here are the pictures.
heres what i did. last night, i went to the gas station and got some gas and tried using that. surprisingly, it works! BUT it didnt completely remove it all and its VERY hard to remove the tint with this method. idk if the camera is clear enough but you can still see some red markings on the lens that would not come out no matter what i did. i think the only way to fix that is to wet sand then polish it out (i have the orbital polisher machine)? if so, how do i do it? thanks guys!

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dun3 12-27-2012 02:07 AM

That looks crazy

Dispect 12-27-2012 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dun3 (Post 629021)
That looks crazy

not really helping man :/ im already having sleepless nights coz of this..

DaJo 12-27-2012 02:36 AM

Dispect, before scratching up your taillights with sandpaper and such (Last resort)... Try using paint thinner (lacquer thinner), you can get these at almost any hardware stores like ex. Home Depot.

*WARNING!* When using the paint thinner, be sure to REMOVE the taillight assemblies from the vehicle before working on them or the paint thinner will MESS UP your new awesome asphalt paint!

Good luck!


P.S. Next time when you paint/tint, spray small thin layers at a time and let each layer dry before adding more... it will prevent you from overcoating and creating runs.

Dispect 12-27-2012 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DaJo (Post 629058)
Dispect, before scratching up your taillights with sandpaper and such (Last resort)... Try using paint thinner (lacquer thinner), you can get these at almost any hardware stores like ex. Home Depot.

*WARNING* When using the paint thinner, be sure to REMOVE the taillight assemblies from the vehicle before working on them or the paint thinner will MESS UP your new awesome asphalt paint!

Good luck!


P.S. Next time when you paint/tint, spray small thin layers at a time and let each layer dry before adding more... it will prevent you from overcoating and creating runs.

ahh got it but a little too late haha. while i was at the states i picked up this thing called a paint stripper(LOL)? and it worked like a charm!!!! the only thing is that now it has some scuffs and scratches here and there due to the hard rubbing. how do i fix that? clear coat it?


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