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    Default Tinting after work!

    More mods again today, addictive this!

    tinted side repeaters and reverse lights using savage lens tint

    i dont know if it is obvious from pic but left rear seems to have frosted over a little compared to the right, may have been down to the sun, might just be me being anal but might do it again, what do you think? or might just leave it as it is if not blatantly obvious

    as always comments welcome

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    I would have went a couple of layers darker mate... Like the idea tho

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    I was thinking to rub both lens down slightly with wet/dry paper to frost them both o. The laquer, rather than lens itself, then do a few more layers to darken then

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    And please give your rear indicators a treat with some Osram Diadems, M8 ;o)

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    I'd do a few blast over the full face of the lense now. darken the lot off and get a good finish. If you can get your hands on a machine polisher they'll look factory once buffed up. I spent ages trying it by hand, 30 seconds with a polisher worked wonders...

    Probably get rid of that frosting too with some finishing compound.

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    Following your advice lads, any better??

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    tried to shine them up, but not having much joy, anyone know of a product that will give them a smooth finish?

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    Quote Originally Posted by paul_sri150 View Post
    tried to shine them up, but not having much joy, anyone know of a product that will give them a smooth finish?
    You machine polishing, or doing it by hand?

    Oh and dont forget your centre brake light

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    not got a machine polisher so will be by hand

    i know not got much left now tho! might use the dregs and see how i get on

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