02gtp4now

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its cheaper if you have the materials sitting around like i do.

tpain

this is the best way that i have seen to do it. i am a painter and i have dont it to a least a 100 different sets of lights....

3.8redbird

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so if i want really dark almost black then how would you know how much paint to add?
i could see it being easier with minimal coats

02gtp4now

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go to a local salvage yard a nd pic up the biggest broken light you can find they will probably give it to you then mix up the clear add some black a paint a section of the lamp if its not dark enough add some more black and paint another section untill you get it dark enough that 3-4 coats will get you the effect you want

3.8redbird

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Never thought of that
sounds good will try it

The Trans Am Kid

Nightshade is easy as hell if you decide on that. You can do your sidemarkers and everything. Just make sure to take your time and prep the surfaces very well. And clear coat it. You will be very pleased with the results.

3.8redbird

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^^^yours is awesome

to prep im guessing go over lightly with sand paper?

The Trans Am Kid

Nah, actually I just cleaned them really well with rubing alcohol. It stuck fine. No issues at all.

3.8redbird

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OK so nothing like metal no need for rough surface
alright i will post my when i get it done eventually

blown 346

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If your planning on doing the front headlights, I would check with your local laws first. Not only will it lower the light output of the headlights, but it can also cause alot of unwanted tickets.

BlkBird2000

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You can buy tail light covers at autozone too. if you dont like the black anymore you can always take the covers off. takes 30 seconds compared to nightshade.

3.8redbird

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they have covers for trans am tail lights???

i looked at our local one and they didnt have squat only for stangs an various ricers

The Trans Am Kid

I personally don't like the covers. I think it looks better and more proffessional if you do the Night Shade and do it correctly. Plus those covers get cracked and can fall off.

Here is the Night Shade write up for you:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/447719-vht-nite-shades-write-up-installation-preparation.html

99blancoSS

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Be careful. Make them to dark and they're illegal. Your reflectors need to be seen from a certain distance.

3.8redbird

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how do they rate it? or do the states differ?
just has to be visible right?

ps i dont get my cars inspected got a guy

99blancoSS

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Its the cops that would cite you. I think 500 ft at night 250 ft in the day? or 1000 ft at night 500 during the day? and its a federal req I think.

99blancoSS

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Here's a little thing I did when I did mine. Tape off the reflectors. Spray the rest. It leaves them looking sinister. Slanted red lines ... I have a posted pic somewhere on here

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ht=tail+lights

BlkBird2000

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You can order tail light covers at autozone. Or you can buy mine! Pretty much brand new! Had them on the car for a month. PM me if interested!

3.8redbird

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want the permanent spray on

99blancoSS

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covers will ruin your tail lights in the sun