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Should I Keep or Lose The Niteshade?

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Old 08-18-2010, 03:08 PM
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Default Should I Keep or Lose The Niteshade?

my taillights are starting to fade some and I need to re-do them..but i was wondering if i should get rid of the niteshade altogether or re-niteshade and leave the clear for the reverse light or leave them as is.

so what do you guys think?


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Make it so the reverse light is clear, but keep the rest of it niteshaded
Old 08-18-2010, 03:21 PM
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that's what i was originally thinking.

any tips for what grit sandpaper to use to take it off?
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sorry to ask this but is that a greenville tech sticker on the back windshield?
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Originally Posted by mean_greenZ
that's what i was originally thinking.

any tips for what grit sandpaper to use to take it off?
Highest you can go if you want. 600-800. It wont take too long even with that grit. But you def need to tape off the reverse lights. GOod luck.
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i suggest going back to non-tinted taillights for a clean appearance on your car.
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Originally Posted by ccstarnes7
sorry to ask this but is that a greenville tech sticker on the back windshield?
lol yes unfortunately! i need to take it off as i won't be attending for my last class until spring.

Originally Posted by 93camaro_zzz
Highest you can go if you want. 600-800. It wont take too long even with that grit. But you def need to tape off the reverse lights. GOod luck.
ok cool i will try 800 or better.

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i suggest going back to non-tinted taillights for a clean appearance on your car.
i will try that look too when i get it all sanded down and see what it looks like.
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I like the "clear reverse lights" look with Niteshades!



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Lose it.
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^ what he said
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it's at a tie now. 3 say leave the clear, 3 say lose all of it lol.

i will post one with no niteshade and then one with just the clear and then post pics when i get done.
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keep it
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I like the way it is.
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Originally Posted by Ls1CamaroGuy87
Lose it.
I concur.
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i like the clear reverse idea, it blends in w/ the black tail panel IMO
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keep the posts coming!! I will have to sleep on it tonight. lol
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Lose it
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Default Here it is.. comparison pic

one with no niteshade the other with. (the one with is pretty faded but you get the idea)





i think it looks cleaner w/o niteshade.
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keep em, it looks good on that color
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Clear reverse, red part niteshaded...do it! Don't forget to clear them after the niteshade too.



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