Jim-G

I found the tin i used earlier in the garage, it was E-Tech red lens tinting spray. Probably got it from ebay. I have the same prob on my drivers side and it does help. I have to take the cluster off every now and again to let it dry out as theres a small crack at the top. Just a helpful hint, I had to do my lenses twice. The first time I took them off and masked them up on my workbench, then panel wiped the surfaces clean. Sprayed a couple of thin coats of red tint and let them cure overnight. The next day they looked really good, but a bit of a dull matt finish. So i layed a couple of coats of lacquer and all looked shiny so i bolted them back on and away I went. About a week later i noticed I couldnt really inside the lens any more, the top section was just a faded redish/pink colour. I tried buffing this out and it sort of worked but me being an idiot, i went too far and got down to the clear plastic. So i decided to polish all the lacquer and red out and start over. I did everything the same but before putting them back on the car when they looked great after the final lacquer coat, I gave them a quick hand polish with K2 headlight restorder paste to remove a fine coat of top laquer and they've stayed crystal clear ever since. Not sure what I did wrong, but hopefully you dont have the headache I had.

I used just a generic red spray and a clear laquer top coat. Buffed up with a cutting polish afterwards. Did the fogs too so they would match somewhat. I had already purchased a vinyl but after a mock up on the lens i didnt really like the look of it. And also im just outside of Torrington. How about yourself?

Thanks, glad to be here. I've been on a regular to the forum for a while, looking for how-to's etc, so thought I'd join contribute if I can :)

Hi all, Recently got another Lex and I'm new around these parts, so though I'd introduce myself and share it. I'm Jim, and this is my daily driver. Had it about 5 months now. This is what it looked like when it was for sale. Just a standard 2002 IS200 Sport in black. Has the 18" TTE alloys and the Aero Package 2 i believe. FSH with 134k miles. Was bone stock when I got it about 5 months ago. Even had the OEM headunit. That didnt last long though. I've done quite a few things to it over the past new months, although no mechanical mods, and this is what she looks like now :) I didnt like the orange interior bulbs so changed those. Also changed white LED sidelights, dips, fulls and fogs. LED stop/tails, number plate and reverse bulbs. I do love my audio so its, fully sound deadened with a subtle and powerfull ICE install with 7" touchscreen. Boot lid wouldnt stay open was torsion bar linkage was snapped, so fitted a pair of gas struts/dampers to keep boot open. Their a tad short at 300mm but give the boot a nice rake ;) Really love the car. Used to have a a '98 MK2 GS300. One of the best cars I'd ever driven. Even caught the modding bug with the 2JZ. I do enjoy tinkering with this one, but have run out of ideas. Kinda want to refurb and paint the wheels next. Not sure what colour though. Whats the thoughts on a solid white? Jim