Getting ready to apply VHT to my tail lights
03-13-2009, 05:07 PM
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Getting ready to apply VHT to my tail lights So I'm getting ready to VHT niteshade my tail lights this weekend and wanted to make sure that I've got the process and the steps down pat before I begin.
1. Lightly wet sand tail lights and wash with soap
2. Apply VHT spray about 8-10 away from lights (as many coats as it takes to get to the desired darkness, I'm thinking 1-3 coats)
3. Let stand for an hour and then lightly sand VHT
4. Apply clear coat (as many coats as it takes to get the desired gloss)
5. Finally sand clear coat and then polish out.
Please advise if anything is missing.
1. Lightly wet sand tail lights and wash with soap
2. Apply VHT spray about 8-10 away from lights (as many coats as it takes to get to the desired darkness, I'm thinking 1-3 coats)
3. Let stand for an hour and then lightly sand VHT
4. Apply clear coat (as many coats as it takes to get the desired gloss)
5. Finally sand clear coat and then polish out.
Please advise if anything is missing.
03-13-2009, 05:11 PM
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just one thing.... before step number one...
"1. walk over to fridge and consume 12 pack during car modifications"
believe it or not, modding goes hand-in-hand with drinking... its weird
godspeed with your tail light mod
"1. walk over to fridge and consume 12 pack during car modifications"
believe it or not, modding goes hand-in-hand with drinking... its weird
godspeed with your tail light mod
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03-14-2009, 02:18 AM
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For the T/A's I just used the AVS covers. I have a Camaro now and just got done VHTing them. Looks 1000000X better.
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
03-14-2009, 02:27 AM
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For the T/A's I just used the AVS covers. I have a Camaro now and just got done VHTing them. Looks 1000000X better.
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
I would like pics also......Peoria....why have I never seen your car!!
03-14-2009, 09:33 AM
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For the T/A's I just used the AVS covers. I have a Camaro now and just got done VHTing them. Looks 1000000X better.
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
Thanks
03-16-2009, 10:27 PM
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I just got done installing the lights back onto the car and I must say I am very pleased. My intentions were to darken up the lights just enough, so you can still see the honeycombs when braking at night. And I don't think I could have gotten any closer to what I wanted. I'll try to get some pics up for you guys either tomorrow or the next day.
03-16-2009, 10:29 PM
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For the T/A's I just used the AVS covers. I have a Camaro now and just got done VHTing them. Looks 1000000X better.
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
Torchd... I had a red T/A just like yours I think you should go for it. I can send you some pics of mine if you like. Just let me know. Maybe it'll help make up your mind...
justin, waiting for pics....
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03-17-2009, 10:28 AM
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i went anothe route
paid 35 bucks locally for a body shop to tint mine. and leave reverse light clear.
i tried vht on another set of lights. didnt like it. musta not prepped them right
paid 35 bucks locally for a body shop to tint mine. and leave reverse light clear.
i tried vht on another set of lights. didnt like it. musta not prepped them right
03-17-2009, 01:58 PM
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Well I jst went ahead and did my side markers and 3rd brake light. I like how it came out, except I got the dreaded 3rd brake light cracking......I dont think I can salvage it.
03-17-2009, 05:01 PM
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Here are the pics as requested. Like I said earlier I didn't straight black them out. I just tinted them a little darker than normal. For all of you thinking about VHTing your tails, its a pretty easy process. Oh yeah I would post some before pics but I couldn't find any good ones.
The car is a little dirty:
Gotta love the 74 degree weather here in Denver!
The car is a little dirty:
Gotta love the 74 degree weather here in Denver!