>> New Pics...Tork Grill & Halos, and "HOW TO" Tint Marker Lights

[Tork Monster]

I wanted to post some better pics of the halos and the tinted side marker lights, but there is no way to say "NEW PICS" on the original post, so here they are for those who are interested.
I have just started working on the Halo "HOW TO" guide, but I have said little on the tinted bumper lights.
This is a very simple and relatively inexpensive mod that has great results.

1. Buy clear bumper lights (I got mine off eBay, but I'm sure some supporting vendors also sell them)

2. Use a "fine" scotchbrite pad to sand the face of the lights. Sandpaper works too, but you can't get into the recesses around the raised numbers at the base of the lights. Sanding them flush would be even better.

3. Buy a pint of matching Base Coat color, with hardener, and Clear Top Coat with hardener. If you don’t have a compressor and spray gun, don’t worry; just buy a Preval spray kit to do the work.

Here is a link to the website for info on Preval sprayers:
http://www.prevalspraygun.com/howto.htm

All of this stuff is available at your local "auto body supply store"

4. Mix a "batch" of the clear. Add a small amount of the color into the clear and test spray on some white paper. Keep adding color until the sample spray shows color, but not too much.

Hold the part up to the light and see if the light passes through. If the color goes on too heavy (or light) you can just wipe it off (or sand off) and do-over.

Let it dry for at least 24 hours before installing. It is too easy to mess it up installing the lights unless the paint is hard.

Here are some pics:

Here are some other pics of the halos & the car:

I know the sunset shot looks fake without the proper reflections.... what can I say; I am lazy.

Here is a link to the other pics and the original thread:
http://www.300cforums.com/forums/exterior-visual-modifications/38459-new-face-tork.html?highlight=tork

Halo "HOW TO" to follow soon... (refer to "lazy" reference above)

Jay

[DUBSTER]

Just SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!

[HEMMISSEY]

you are over the top TM.. nice write up bro..

[diamondkilo]

that is so hot!! Great work it adds such a nice finishing touch to the look!
Awesome!

[NotYet]

Very nice. Very nice. Why didn't you want to sand it flat? Or at least sand off the numbers? Regardless, great job!

[Tork Monster]

Originally Posted by NotYet

Very nice. Very nice. Why didn't you want to sand it flat? Or at least sand off the numbers? Regardless, great job!

NotYet-
See "lazy" note above...

[CplDaugherty]

Very nice tork! I always wondered how people got the color matched to be transparent, now I know. Car looks great. You'll have to come to SF next year so I can see it in person.

[Tork Monster]

Originally Posted by DUBSTER

Just SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!

Thanks Dub! -like your new SRT8 spoiler. Post pics after washing!

Originally Posted by HEMMISSEY

you are over the top TM.. nice write up bro..

Not quite over the top; taht would be YOUR car! Please get those pics back up. I go to your thread several times a day only to find little red "x"s.

Originally Posted by diamondkilo

that is so hot!! Great work it adds such a nice finishing touch to the look!
Awesome!

Thanks Diamond-

Originally Posted by CplDaugherty

Very nice tork! I always wondered how people got the color matched to be transparent, now I know. Car looks great. You'll have to come to SF next year so I can see it in person.

Ain't this forum great? I learned this trick from another member who tinted his tails using clear and black. I am now thinking of doing the tails in a similar way-

Thanks!

[DUBSTER]

Originally Posted by Tork Monster

Thanks Dub! -like your new SRT8 spoiler. Post pics after washing!


You are most welcome!! !! Thanks TM!! Here is a clean pic.






Not quite over the top; taht would be YOUR car! Please get those pics back up. I go to your thread several times a day only to find little red "x"s.


Thanks Diamond-



Ain't this forum great? I learned this trick from another member who tinted his tails using clear and black. I am now thinking of doing the tails in a similar way-

Thanks!

[willy723]

Out-Frickin-Standing Tork...now i need the donor photo from your chopped sun pic for vader, hit me with a PM of it