what should I use to paint middle "taillight"

[PlanZero]

So I want to paint my middle "taillight" black. I experimented on a junk piece with lens tint and it looks like crap. Before I try scuffing, primering and painting, any suggestions?

 

[tmoney20g]

What was your first try with, that VHT spray stuff ?

 

[tmoney20g]

Oh, just re-read your post, actual tint film ? I've sprayed mine before with the VHT and it came out wonderfully.

 

[rolltidero]

I did mine with VHT and I think it came out pretty good

 

[PlanZero]

Yeah I meant spray tint. It looks OK, but it scratches easy. Can you spray clear coat over spray tint?

 

[rolltidero]

I put 2 clear coats over mine wet sanded with 2000 grit sand paper, cleaned with rubbing alcohol, then rubbed it with Meguiars ultimate compound. Just like with any painting prep is key.

 

[Roberti 2G]

Clear coat is a must. Wet sand 2000grit and polish it with a compound. I am doing a body color match on mine, just got paint mixed today.

 

[evo-gsr]

Dont know if you have it over there ( or if its what you are already talking about!) but we have some stuff called Nite Shades....have used this myself with excellent results.

 

[crimsondragon]

Rustoleum grey primer and Duplicolor black rattle can is what I used. I sanded it bare with some 100 grit then primed it and sanded the primer with 220. Then black. Holds up pretty well surprisingly.

 

[0nall4s]

So I want to paint my middle "taillight" black. I experimented on a junk piece with lens tint and it looks like crap. Before I try scuffing, primering and painting, any suggestions?

ive done plasti dip that way if you dont like it you can peel it right off

 

[CoryJNason]

^plus 1. You may want to change your mind afterwards. it still looks good too

 

[LUNARFX]

Other than actually painting the center, VHT is the best looking option.