View Full Version : I got Tinted!


Fathead_03
01-07-2009, 12:36 AM
Got my 8 tinted today! I LOVE IT! I'll have pics tomorrow. If anyone wants it done, I can get you a hookup. Guy does amazing work, great price, and guarantees everything for ever, against bubbles, scratches, anything!

Oh, I also tinted my tails red. I like em.

And then I have some plans for hopefully next week. Little bigger, we will see how it turns out :uhh:

dondo
01-07-2009, 10:46 AM
congrats! i love my tint too. ;)

Fathead_03
01-07-2009, 02:17 PM
congrats! i love my tint too. ;)

20% eh? Pretty sure thats what I have. I need to pick up my paperwork from him today. Pics later today.

TheDopeShow
01-07-2009, 04:13 PM
ya i need to get in for a good tint job. blew some of my cash on the rotary accents, chrome fuel door and k@n Filter. hopefully i can get it next month. he tints lights also?

Fathead_03
01-07-2009, 05:15 PM
ya i need to get in for a good tint job. blew some of my cash on the rotary accents, chrome fuel door and k@n Filter. hopefully i can get it next month. he tints lights also?

Well PM me and we can try to work out a deal. He does great work. What color do you want the lights tinted? I can do the lights for you, I did mine red, and I've done black as well. There is actually a set of rx8 tails on craigslist right now if you want a spare set.

Anyway, here are a few full pics, and you can see my tinted tails too.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4037.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4038.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4040.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4041.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4042.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4043.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4047.jpg

Let me know what you guys think!

KraZy K 02
01-07-2009, 07:00 PM
Looks great!

Anijo
01-07-2009, 07:40 PM
Those tail lights came out really good, I'm tempted to do the same.

Still not sure I want to taint the windows on mine but it came out good on yours!

dondo
01-07-2009, 08:21 PM
Still not sure I want to taint the windows on mine but it came out good on yours!

taint, eh?

dondo
01-07-2009, 08:22 PM
20% eh? Pretty sure thats what I have. I need to pick up my paperwork from him today. Pics later today.

yeah, it's actually 17% but they call it 20..

TheDopeShow
01-07-2009, 10:22 PM
nice tint looks sick on those tails. i dunno lemme figure out the color and ill get back with ya cause i want that and clear corners for next mods

TheDopeShow
01-07-2009, 10:42 PM
is there any pics on here of a WB with smoked lights havent seen any withem yet.:uhh:

Fathead_03
01-08-2009, 01:04 AM
is there any pics on here of a WB with smoked lights havent seen any withem yet.:uhh:

Found it on the site here.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3229/dsc0457pe0.jpg

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6928/dsc0458au6.jpg

Looks good. I have just seen a few VR with smoked lights and they look good. Im just not sure. Maybe I should buy that spare set and rock both!

learycd
01-08-2009, 01:13 AM
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=148351


i did the tails myself on a WWP, lemme know if this helps anyone!



35 percent, 15 is way to dakr for me!

Fathead_03
01-08-2009, 06:08 PM
Here are two pics from today. Half-assed sunny out. Can see both nice tint job, and my tails.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4048.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4051.jpg

AngryBumblebee
01-10-2009, 10:06 PM
I like your tint, I got 5% all the way around with 15% on front two. I also got the 6" 5% strip on front windshield. I tinted my sidemarkers with VHT niteshade paint, but my tint guy said he could tint with a special film. I think I'll tint the rear tail lights and sidemarkers next.

Fathead_03
01-10-2009, 10:15 PM
I like your tint, I got 5% all the way around with 15% on front two. I also got the 6" 5% strip on front windshield. I tinted my sidemarkers with VHT niteshade paint, but my tint guy said he could tint with a special film. I think I'll tint the rear tail lights and sidemarkers next.

Sounds like a good setup. I opted away from a forehead tint, because I have enough problem seeing high stoplights as it is. VHT nightshade works well. Its what I use to tint tails usually, although on my 8 I went the red tint route. I think I am going to tint my side markers red, and take out the bulbs. They just stand out too much. Eventually I want the Corksport front bumper.

techerpaintball
01-11-2009, 07:36 PM
on the tail lights... is it a tint film? i have heard of painting them before. and how much did u pay for the tail lights to get done?

Fathead_03
01-11-2009, 08:18 PM
on the tail lights... is it a tint film? i have heard of painting them before. and how much did u pay for the tail lights to get done?

I tinted the tails red myself. Cost under $15 total. Just removed them, cleaned them, scuffed them up completely with a red scotchbrite, then cleaned them again. Because it was cold outside, I let them sit to get up to room temp. I then sprayed a light tack coat, then put about 3 more coats on, waiting about 10 min between each one, followed by 2 coats of clear. I plan to hand buff them sometime soon, just havent had the time. Turned out really well I think.

The film works well too, but this I find is cheaper, and if you take your time, less chance to get bubbles, yet its not reversible.

techerpaintball
01-11-2009, 08:43 PM
I tinted the tails red myself. Cost under $15 total. Just removed them, cleaned them, scuffed them up completely with a red scotchbrite, then cleaned them again. Because it was cold outside, I let them sit to get up to room temp. I then sprayed a light tack coat, then put about 3 more coats on, waiting about 10 min between each one, followed by 2 coats of clear. I plan to hand buff them sometime soon, just havent had the time. Turned out really well I think.

The film works well too, but this I find is cheaper, and if you take your time, less chance to get bubbles, yet its not reversible.

wut kind of paint did u use? and does ur left tail light fog up too?

Fathead_03
01-11-2009, 08:50 PM
For the red tint, I use Duplicolor Metalcast. For the tint, I use VHT Nightshade.

And nope, its my right that fogs up. Super common problem.

techerpaintball
01-11-2009, 11:19 PM
u painted ur windows too?

Fathead_03
01-12-2009, 12:03 AM
u painted ur windows too?

Haha. No. I had those professionally tinted. Im saying for dark tint, like posted above on the WB, I use the VHT nightshades.

TheDopeShow
01-12-2009, 12:48 AM
i want my windows painted would be bad ass lol:101384_l: whats the legal limit tint in oregon???

TheDopeShow
01-12-2009, 12:50 AM
what da ya guys think of CF eyelids ya or no

Fathead_03
01-12-2009, 12:52 AM
what da ya guys think of CF eyelids ya or no

I think legal is Oregon is 25% or something. I have 20% and doubt I'll get pulled for it. I vote painted eyelids. I think cf lids look too tacky.

TheDopeShow
01-12-2009, 12:56 AM
next month i wanna get my windows tinted + tails u said that guy $150 5 windows??

Fathead_03
01-12-2009, 12:59 AM
next month i wanna get my windows tinted + tails u said that guy $150 5 windows??

Yep. Possibly cheaper. Ill give him your name and car, and when you come to him, he will cut you a deal. I am moving home to Washington in about 2 weeks, so I wont be around anymore, yet Mav will still hook you up. As for tinting the lights, I wont be around to do that. He doesnt tint lights.

TheDopeShow
01-12-2009, 01:01 AM
nice, appreciate it bro what city he located in?

Fathead_03
01-12-2009, 01:04 AM
Here in Newberg