This edition of write-ups goes over the process of smoking out your tail lights with vinyl overlays. After attempting to use the "spray-on" tint, we found the vinyl overlays to be a much easier and better looking method. It is important to note that the instructions below are the same regardless of which lenses you are applying the vinyl to.
Tools Required:
- Spray bottle with warm water and three drops of liquid soap.
- Squeege for installation (included with tints)
- Windex or rubbing alcohol
- Paper Towels
In the first step, you'll want to thoroughly clean the surface of the lens in which you are applying the tint to. We recommend using rubbing alcohol or windex. Make sure each lens is clean and dry before attempting to install vinyl overlays.
Next, peel off the paper backing from the tint. Be careful not to touch the adhesive side with any foreign surface.
Now generously spray the soapy/water solution onto the adhesive side of the tint film and the lens you are working on.
Once both surfaces are wet, align the tint overlay on the lens you are working on. If the film slides freely, there is too much solution. Wait for it to dry out for a few minutes.
Once you have the optimum amount of solution and the film does not move around too much, use the provided squeege to smooth the film over the lens you are working on. Start at the center of the lens and move outwards with the squeege. The goal is to remove as much solution from underneath the film. If the tint becomes misaligned, you may peel it up and re-apply it.
Finish your installation by installing the remaining tint pieces for each lens and thats all there is to it!
This write up has been sponsored by: StangMods.com
