Rust-Oleum Lens Tint...too dark??

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tcoche

Discussion Starter · Jun 24, 2011 (Edited)

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Hope this isn't too dark. I guess I could always get brighter tail light bulbs. I cannot find if there is a too dark law in the state of colorado. I would hate to get pulled over. Do you guys think this is too dark?? It may also be that it is inside and it is 1230am so maybe it'll be better in the sunlight...hope so. Or I may have to use some sort of paint thinner or mineral spirits and start over. I really like the blacked out look and I think it will look pretty [email protected] sharp on the truck. Yes, I know the bottom pic the tail light is upside down. It wouldn't stand up the other way.

EDIT: I will post some more pics tomorrow/this morning with them mounted and lights on!

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2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

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LAZIEGUY247

· #2 · Jun 24, 2011

Those look to dark.. You should wet sand them and then clear coat them.. it will be less dark.. here are mine..
but I used VHT Nightshade, and some clear coat.] I did about 4 coats of the Nightshade

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tcoche

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 24, 2011

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I still need to put a clear coat on them. But, I mounted them real quick since it is late and wanted to see how the light would shine through. I did not black out the 3rd brake light yet. I did find the law in CO. The tail lights need to shine red and be visible at 500 feet.

Brake lights on...

blinker in action...

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2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

tcoche

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jun 24, 2011

LAZIEGUY247 said:
Those look to dark.. You should wet sand them and then clear coat them.. it will be less dark.. here are mine..
but I used VHT Nightshade, and some clear coat.] I did about 4 coats of the Nightshade

That looks really good. Can you please explain wet sand them?? Do I get a fine grit sand paper wet and basically sand the dried paint then clear coat it?? Sorry...never wet sanded before. thanks! appreciate the advice and support

2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

TURNandBurn

· #5 · Jun 24, 2011 (Edited)

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tcoche said:
That looks really good. Can you please explain wet sand them?? Do I get a fine grit sand paper wet and basically sand the dried paint then clear coat it?? Sorry...never wet sanded before. thanks! appreciate the advice and support

Just do what I do...get a spray bottle fill it with water and get ur sandpaper and spray the lights and sand away keeping it wet with the bottle..simple. Water is just used for a little more lubrication so it's not so rough

heres what mine came out like with 3 coats...ENJOI

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Markgyver

· #6 · Jun 24, 2011

put a few drops of dish soap in the water also will help use 1000 grit sand paper. I have also used brake fluid and Napa brake cleaner to remove paint off of plastic with good results obviously it you go this route you should test small area.

tcoche

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 24, 2011 (Edited)

I actually used gasoline on a rag to remove that lens tint and I washed the gas off with soap and water and then repainted. Love how the 2nd time go around came out. So I am leaving it like this

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2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

LAZIEGUY247

· #8 · Jun 24, 2011

Looks way better!

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tcoche

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 24, 2011

LAZIEGUY247 said:
Looks way better!

It looks a lot better and definitely in person as well.

2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

Jon_UT

· #10 · Jun 25, 2011

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I just used that same tint last night and mine isn't too dark. I stopped after two coats though.

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tcoche

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 25, 2011

Jon_UT said:
I just used that same tint last night and mine isn't too dark. I stopped after two coats though.

Love seeing KC Titans!! Very nice sir :teethmast

2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

619 TITN

· #12 · Jun 25, 2011

Nice truck. What brand of tonneau cover is that? I like the looks of it compared to the snugtop i have.

tcoche

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 27, 2011

619 TITN said:
Nice truck. What brand of tonneau cover is that? I like the looks of it compared to the snugtop i have.

Thanks! The cover came with the truck when i purchased it. It does have a decal on the back, It says Covermaster. I get a lot of compliments on it. I really like it. My favorite thing is that it locks. I keep a lot of stuff back there and i dont have to worry.

2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

tcoche

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jun 27, 2011

Jon_UT said:
I just used that same tint last night and mine isn't too dark. I stopped after two coats though.

Time to tint the 3rd brake light now! I did mine tonight. I'll post a pic tomorrow. Its too dark now.

2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

tcoche

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 27, 2011

I'm happy with the 3rd brake light turn out

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2004 KC 4x4 Offroad 3.36 gears

Current Mods-

Suspension: RC 6'' lift, PRG UCA's (custom powder coated, maroon), PRG offroad traction bars, PRG driveshaft spacer, bilstein 5100's (lowest setting)
Performance: Uprev Tuner, 4'' Airaid MXP CAI, NismO low temp (62*C) thermostat, saikou michi oil catch can, goodyear gatorback belt, PML diff cover (color matched), rear axle vent mod, gutted b-pipe cats, flowmaster Y pipe, flowmaster 40 series muffler (dumped before rear axle)
Exterior: 35x12.5x17'' maxxis bighorns, royalty core grille, 1.75'' Bora wheel adapters, headlight mod, westin bullbar, KC driving slimlites, smoked clearance lights, bedlined wheels, mirror caps, rear bumper, front bumper and westin step bars, color matched locking fiberglass tonneau cover, tinted tail lights and 3rd brake light, 20% tint and limo tint eyebrow
Interior: WeatherTech digitalfit floorliners, custom radio bezel kit

Cameron450r

· #16 · Jul 15, 2013

My vht came out flat black....??? help?

I sanded the light down with 1000 grit, wet sanded. followed by like 3 coats of VHT, then clean coat. i tried to polish the light and it doesnt really help. now what????

tarheelmatthew1

· #17 · Jul 15, 2013

its not at night thats the problem, Its during the day. I see people all the time with WAY to much tint on their taillights and can't see ****. Not saying yours is but just letting you know. At night you'll never notice their tinted.

lttlsluggr

· #18 · Jul 28, 2014

Did mine a little different. Taped off the brake lights and turn signals after one coat of the rustoleum lens tint. After some sanding and clear coat I think they came out great.

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austin gonzales

· #19 · Sep 9, 2015

lttlsluggr said:
Did mine a little different. Taped off the brake lights and turn signals after one coat of the rustoleum lens tint. After some sanding and clear coat
I know this is an old thread but could you post pics of them on your truck

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