[RickMoraputi]

where can i get the tinting spray and clearcoat. and which brands would you reccomend. thanks in advance.

 

[Spd33]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (RickMoraputi)

Most hobby shops carry this stuff. I believe that Testors is the brand of choice.

 

[VR6 Mk3]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (Spd33)

tinting your fogs will probably make them much dimmer...

 

[DUBMON]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (VR6 Mk3)

quote:[HR][/HR]tinting your fogs will probably make them much dimmer...[HR][/HR]​

...not to mention, the paint will melt from the intense heat.

There is a reason noone here does that.

 

[VEEDUBJETTA]

Do NOT use that spray tint stuff!!! It is garbage! I ruined my stock lenes with that, but I eneded up buying the Hella Smoked Lenses. My stock fogs are still white though, and I was thinking of trying a light coat of the Testors Model car paint? Any one have the code # for it?? http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[golfSPORT95]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (VEEDUBJETTA)

the only way IMHO to fake the smoked fog look is with the vinyl mod. Go to a sign shop and get a 1' by 1' sheet of black vinyl and wrap it around the whole front of the lens then with a protractor and exacto knife, mark a circle and cut it out in the center of the fog. EUROVR6 did this on his former show winning ginster and I plan to do the same when I get the smoked dummies and signals in.

 

[GTI451]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (golfSPORT95)

Now is this to just tint the circle around where the fog would project from?
I'm interested in preserving the beam strength, but want the surrounding part of the lens near black to match the dummies.

 

[golfSPORT95]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (GTI451)

quote:[HR][/HR]Now is this to just tint the circle around where the fog would project from? [HR][/HR]​

that is correct, the beam still shows through..I will try and find a pic later

 

[Vento 3]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (Spd33)

quote:[HR][/HR]Most hobby shops carry this stuff. I believe that Testors is the brand of choice. [HR][/HR]​

NO way

, testor is the worst spray can i ve even seen.... http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif
if u really have to buy those spray can, buy Tamiya http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[eddiecore]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (golfSPORT95)

quote:[HR][/HR]Now is this to just tint the circle around where the fog would project from?
that is correct, the beam still shows through..I will try and find a pic later
[HR][/HR]​

PLEASE find a pic or two. I'd really like to try this, rather than spending the approx. $300 to buy a set. Thanks!

 

[golfSPORT95]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (feeling_sinister)

Vinyl Mod

Real Hella smoked fogs

[Modified by golfSPORT95, 3:37 PM 2-6-2002]

 

[GTI451]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (golfSPORT95)

now is this on the inside or the outside of the lense?

 

[VR6 Mk3]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (feeling_sinister)

quote:[HR][/HR]
PLEASE find a pic or two. I'd really like to try this, rather than spending the approx. $300 to buy a set. Thanks![HR][/HR]​

I believe cullen has replacement smoked lenses for $92..i know he has yellow, not sure about smoked

 

[Cullen]

Re: another DIY smoked fogs question... (VR6 Mk3)

quote:[HR][/HR]
PLEASE find a pic or two. I'd really like to try this, rather than spending the approx. $300 to buy a set. Thanks!
I believe cullen has replacement smoked lenses for $92..i know he has yellow, not sure about smoked[HR][/HR]​

Yes but both the smoked and the yellow are EUROSPEC, there have been some talk about EURO fogs in NA bumpers...