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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Default VHT Nightshading (Day 2 of 2)(Pics)

Well, my VHT Nightshade came in. (I ordered it from *Non-Sponsor* in case anyone wants to buy any. Shipped next day. Awesome site) Anyways, being like most people, I wanted to put it on right as I got it. The only problem was, it's been raining all day and the weather is just all around terrible. I had to go to the office around 5ish so instead of working, I parked my car inside the warehouse and went to work. 4 or so hours of spraying/messing around my lights are blacked out along with the center piece and the marker that goes on my spoiler. Tomorrow: sand and clear coat!

Here are some pictures I took with my phone before I left. Obviously they are **** quality but I didn't want to leave you guys hanging.



(The tail lights, obviously)


(Center piece)


(Top marker)


(Random picture of my box taken out)


(Random picture of clear corners)


(Random picture of clear side markers)


(What happens when you look out of the warehouse and see it's starting to rain)

Oh, and I'll take more pictures tomorrow once I get them put in.

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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Once you get some clear on them, wet sand, and buff, they should look good. Looks like they might be a bit dark though.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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i think you will be displeased with the reverse light, they look purple when they are on.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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Lookin good. I opted to keep my reverse lights clear so its brighter when backing up in the dark. And I plan on some LED lights in them too.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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That looks dark as hell!

Post up pics of them lit up when you are done, please.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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i would try to remember where i have sanded (maybe a guide coat of some sort) other wise you might have lighter and darker spots when they are lit..
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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^ I wet sanded the **** outta mine w/ 2000 grit. Wet sanded every clear coat. THen buff the hell out of it, spray w/ some mother's showtime detailer, buff again......Stand back and drool!
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Well, I'm finally out of school so it's time to go work on the sanding and clear coating. I should have some pictures to post tonight although it might be a couple of days before I have anything taken with an actual camera!
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what a waste of time, just buy blackouts and be done with it, they are both illegal, so who cares
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Transamin00
i think you will be displeased with the reverse light, they look purple when they are on.




how did you do that?
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro Ryder KV
what a waste of time, just buy blackouts and be done with it, they are both illegal, so who cares
VHT is $20 shipped from afterthoughts auto. Blackouts are not $20 shipped and you can't control the level of tint. Not to mention they look stupid standing out over the regular lights.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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^ yeah.... Defenetly stick out... defenetly...

Gotta do the sanding.... defenetly...




I've heard the covers trap heat in too.

..... "Ok, rain man!"
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
VHT is $20 shipped from afterthoughts auto. Blackouts are not $20 shipped and you can't control the level of tint. Not to mention they look stupid standing out over the regular lights.
A friend of mine that owns an auto salvage place said he just had a guy come in who's blackouts melted onto his lights and ruined them. Gotta love the texas heat.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Hey bud! I just figured i would stop by and say that i'm ready to roll down wesley showing off our new tail lights. So let's get our asses in gear and find that purple LT t/a.

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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 00dirtybird

Someone PM the sight where i can get the nightshade please! I found my project for next weekend
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 00dirtybird
Hey bud! I just figured i would stop by and say that i'm ready to roll down wesley showing off our new tail lights. So let's get our asses in gear and find that purple LT t/a.

Siiiiick
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Summit sells the vht nightshades. did mine a couple weeks ago but i didnt want them that dark.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Here are two pictures of the finished product. Like I said before, it will be a couple days before I get the car cleaned and take pictures with an actual camera. I think the lights turned out decent. They aren't too dark, but I like them enough. My phone's camera quality isn't the best but you'll get the point. Oh, btw, the ****** with the blonde hair is "00dirtybird"


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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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dirtybird did you paint the top of your 3rd brake light?
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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are you gonna do a CETA? The lights look awesome but they seem out of place without a CETA. IMO atleast
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