The owners of the VAZ 2107, like other motorists, willingly tint the windows and headlights, updating the appearance of the car. Such tuning has gained popularity due to its low cost and ease of implementation. Toning of the VAZ 2107 car is carried out during the day. The number of working hours depends on the object of application of the force: glass or headlights. So that the do-it-yourself tinting work goes quickly, and the result pleases for many months, it is worth adhering to some rules, which will be discussed.
Required material and tools
In work on tuning glasses and headlights of a VAZ 2107 car, you will need the following:
- tint film or varnish;
- spray;
- sharp knife;
- shampoo;
- rubber spatula;
- microfiber napkins.
An important condition for the correct execution of tinting is the cleanliness of the room. The presence of dust, dirt, drafts is not allowed in the workshop or garage.
Choosing the right film is another key to your tuning success. Otherwise, it is unlikely that it will work well and for a long time with your own hands.
Before buying, the tinting option is also determined: light or full. For tuning headlights, special varnishes or paints are purchased, with the help of which the lights are darkened, while leaving them transparent.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Paint and Film
Auto tinting 2107, done by hand with paint or varnish, will require more time both during direct application and with subsequent possible removal. To remove such tuning from the headlights, you will need to completely disassemble them. Car windows are usually not tinted with paint or varnish. Working with the film is faster, does not require dismantling the lanterns, but it is better to remove the glass. Headlight tinting has one more feature: incorrectly selected material melts during operation.
Dimming of car windows or lights must not exceed existing standards, otherwise an administrative fine will be imposed on the driver.
Having weighed the pros and cons, choosing the material, determine the area of its application: headlights or auto glass, and get to work. Below are recommendations for those who do tinting on their own.
The procedure for tinting glass and headlights with film
Ideally, work begins with dismantling the glasses or headlights of the VAZ 2107, but this may not be done. Before this, and better after, the surface should be thoroughly washed, paying particular attention to the corners. A special solution is used for washing. Then the glass or headlights are thoroughly wiped with a lint-free cloth.
The next step is measurements, according to which the film is cut, leaving allowances at the edges (approximately 5 cm on each side), and it is advisable to separate the layers with an assistant. The cloth, which is applied to the glass, is moistened with soapy water. The diluted shampoo is applied from a spray bottle and onto the surface to be pasted, after which the film is applied with an adhesive layer to the glass or headlamp. Do not forget that you work with the material from top to bottom. Having leveled the film with your hands, they begin to gently smooth it with a rubber spatula.
In order not to scratch the surface, they use a transparent layer, which is applied to a dark one and air is expelled through it.
Excess film can be cut off after a few hours at the end of the work. In this case, the knife must be held at an angle of 30 degrees to the surface. After cutting, the glass is dried, for which a hairdryer is also used. Reinstallation is carried out after 48 hours. It is during this period that the film will finally dry out and reliably adhere to the surface.
Headlight tinting with paint or varnish
A VAZ 2017 car can be in a workshop, but many prefer it with their own hands. You just need to remember that you cannot make a strong darkening for front lamps. Otherwise, it will become unsafe to drive on roads at twilight and at night. Plus, the car owner will face constant fines for administrative violations. To avoid this, you can make sure that the tinting does not cover the entire surface of the headlight, but only a part.
Coating with varnish or paint implies the preliminary dismantling of the headlights. To do this, you need to do the following:
- open the lid in the luggage compartment trim;
- remove the board with lamps;
- find and disconnect the connector;
- unscrew the nuts securing the lantern;
- extract it.
Before painting with your own hands, the headlights must be cleaned of the old coating, if any, wash and degrease the surface. The prepared lantern is placed on a solid base and the first layer of paint is applied. In total, you need to do 5-6 approaches. When all layers are dry, the headlight is assembled and put in place.
Do not forget that tinted headlights will give less light, the more layers are applied. After finishing the painting work, you can achieve uniform tinting by thorough polishing.
It is not difficult to bring your favorite car to perfection with your own hands. You just need to arm yourself with knowledge, patience and be ready to spend some money and time. Tuning glasses and headlights for your VAZ 2017 can be made extraordinary by choosing a color scheme and other parameters to suit your tastes and capabilities.
