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Old 07-20-2007, 04:48 PM
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How are you guys going about getting your lights blacked out? I know you can get them dipped but is there any other way??? Thanks
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yes theres a spray called vht niteshades. and theres a film which can be professionally applied.
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yes theres a spray called vht niteshades. and theres a film which can be professionally applied.
Thanks..have you heard anything or used the nite shades...i looked at it and it seems a little questionable...
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I found this when I was thinking about doing mine. Different car but same concept:
http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutor...ing_Taillights
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I applied the vht niteshades to my blinkers and sidemarkers. I haven't had a problem with it at all.
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[QUOTE=folex187]I found this when I was thinking about doing mine. Different car but same concept:
http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutor...ing_Taillights[/QUOTE

Thats really helpful..thanks. The result actually looks great on that 350.
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Originally Posted by Parker TX
I applied the vht niteshades to my blinkers and sidemarkers. I haven't had a problem with it at all.


I use a Vht Nighshades w/ clearcoat combination for my customers. They come out great, few smooth/even coats with the vht, then 3 coats of clear, followed by a wet/sand and buff. The results are beautiful, I can post pictures if needed.
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that looks sweet, im thinking about doing this, does anyone have pics of the lights on with the VHT on it?
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Originally Posted by Sp3edJunkie
I use a Vht Nighshades w/ clearcoat combination for my customers. They come out great, few smooth/even coats with the vht, then 3 coats of clear, followed by a wet/sand and buff. The results are beautiful, I can post pictures if needed.
if you don't mind, that would be great... exactly what clearcoat are you working with?
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I've got it done to my V...came out a little darker than I intended....but I like it..no pics with the lights on, but it does shine through very bright...unlike the blackout covers. Since I've taken these pictures I've also blacked out the third light....looks much better.





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