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Roy le Waa
 Post subject: Side repeater tinting
PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:27 am 
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Just wondering what kind of results you get using tint spray on standard orange side repeaters, anyone got any pics of it done

In the past I just would of bought aftermarket smoked or crystal ones, but I must be getting old as I can't justify the near 20 quid pricetag for a pair

I'm sure I picked up a pair for half that from ebay a few years ago :?

Would save a bit as a tin of tinting spray is only a few quid

Cheers for any advice :)


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:43 am 
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Sand them first to lose the raised lettering, then give them a couple of coats of savage spray :)

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:48 pm 
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Cheers mate, I will give it a go :)

Just been looking at the savage spray, is it fairly robust and waterproof?


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I did my rear lights with it - I didn't lacquer it, just polished it and left it, and it's been fine :)

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do you get issues with the police and lack of reflectability?
spraying the rears?


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:36 pm 
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I only did my indicators and reverse / fog lamps - didn't touch the main lamp units ;)

a light tint will still reflect, so you should be alright, maybe depends on the officer looking at it :dontknow:

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