tinted taillights

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:12 pm

I just ordered tail light tint for my black KJ. hopefully it turns out good, anyone got pics? ill post as soon as it comes in.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:15 pm

did you get the VHT Nite Shades?

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:56 pm

i ordered from decalfx.com.... uh oh did i make a mistake?

nightdrv · **Posted:** Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:33 pm

I did the laminate option, on my 08 GTI, earlier this year... actually turned out reeeeally good. Although, the VHT spray is still the best option. I'm guessing they're probably sending you the same kind of laminate/tint sheets? If so, it will take you quite a while if you've never done it before. My first time took 2 hours for one light, but every other time, maybe 10 minutes for each light.

I tihink though, that the Lib lights are pretty curvy, and hence, hard to smooth out tint material. Good luck, if that's what you ordered.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:37 pm

The VHT Nite Shades is great stuff easy to use, just clean up the lights real well, and spray on a few light coats

suero · **Posted:** Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:32 am

Where can i get he VHT Nite Shedes?

cluelessklewer · **Posted:** Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:53 am

here is a pic of my kj next to a random one... i have the tinted tail lights and the other kj has oem lights. sorry its a night pick but you can still see the difference. I'll take some other pics tomorrow/later today while its light out and upload them so you can get a better idea.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:34 am

any parts store/etc should have or be able to order VHT stuff

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:13 pm

yeh, i did get the laminate. ... but the guy on the video said it was easy... :oops:

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:51 pm

KJ kyle wrote:

yeh, i did get the laminate. ... but the guy on the video said it was easy... :oops:

Famous last words...."it's easy " oh well you have it now so maybe see if it will work for you

cluelessklewer · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:19 am

heres a pic i took today.... they are the tinted alteza lights

nightdrv · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:49 am

Ahhh man.... best of luck. Those KJ lights aren't exactly flat. You get to basically heat up the laminate, and shape it yourself... all while keeping it well moistened with soapy water, and clearing all the bubbles out. I suggest clearing your afternoon of anything important, a heat gun/blow dryer, a big bucket of soap and water, a couple rags, and some scotch tape.

Oh, and a cursing jar.

Here's one of my most recent examples:

This is what it looks like with just the first one done. This one took me almost 2 hours because the temp dropped suddenly outside. I can't stress enough that you'll want a garage, or very warm weather to get these to be pliable.

This is the finished product. The other big taillight took only 45mins, while the two inner ones took maybe 10min each. The flatter the surface, the easier it is to persuade the laminate into shape.

daspes · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:38 am

KJ kyle wrote:

yeh, i did get the laminate. ... but the guy on the video said it was easy... :oops:

Did the guy in the video have a faux-hawk? Or maybe a beard and liked to yell?

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:31 pm

i think i may take the tail lights off to put it on, seems like it would be easier, plus i can do it in the nice warm house...

HoppedUpOnGoofballs · **Joined:** Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:36 pm **Posts:** 203

daspes wrote:

KJ kyle wrote:

yeh, i did get the laminate. ... but the guy on the video said it was easy... :oops:

Did the guy in the video have a faux-hawk?

Sham-WOW!!!!!!

Robbrez · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:08 pm

anyone have pics using the VHT

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:20 pm

Robbrez wrote:

anyone have pics using the VHT

I may have some of mine on here or somewhere,
mines been done since spring of 05 , put three nice coats on and just wax over them everytime I was the KJ and they still look good.