what should i do for my tail lights?
Staging Lane
Joined: Oct 2004
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After all my searching I came up with limited information leaving me to fend for myself, lol so I decided to make history and do a quick write up on the application, installation, preparation, emancipation proclimation of VHT Nite Shades. And for those who search for Night Shades boom this is now included in that search. N' Joy.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1-2 hours application. (A lot of downtime waiting for it to dry.) + 6 Hours for final dry.
Tools needed:
(1) Can VHT Nite-Shade (summit racing)
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(1) 3m Scuff Pad (advance auto)
(1) Can clear coat spray (non specific)
(1) Windex / Similar Product
(1) Microfiber (recommended but not mandatory)
Steps:
1) Remove parts to be blacked out.
2) Clean all parts with windex and microfiber.
3) Scuff with 3M Scuff pad to prep surface.
4) Wipe excess dust with microfiber.
5) Place 2-piece items side by side, (ie taillights, passenger side corners... etc.)
6) Spray even short bursts across both items as if they were one item to ensure even coating.
7) Wait until the Nite Shades becomes tacky and repeat until desired darkness is reached
8) Upon completion of Nite Shades wait about 30 minutes for it to semi-dry, then begin to apply clear coat spray. *Note: When I applied the first coat, I lost most gloss of the nite shades, dont be discouraged, wait til tacky and apply again, repeat until shine is restored.*
9) Wait roughly 6 hours before putting parts back in their original place on vehicle.
Optional: wet sand with 2,000 grit then buff to mirror like finish
10) Drool at your finished job and await mass compliments
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1-2 hours application. (A lot of downtime waiting for it to dry.) + 6 Hours for final dry.
Tools needed:
(1) Can VHT Nite-Shade (summit racing)
**
(1) 3m Scuff Pad (advance auto)
(1) Can clear coat spray (non specific)
(1) Windex / Similar Product
(1) Microfiber (recommended but not mandatory)
Steps:
1) Remove parts to be blacked out.
2) Clean all parts with windex and microfiber.
3) Scuff with 3M Scuff pad to prep surface.
4) Wipe excess dust with microfiber.
5) Place 2-piece items side by side, (ie taillights, passenger side corners... etc.)
6) Spray even short bursts across both items as if they were one item to ensure even coating.
7) Wait until the Nite Shades becomes tacky and repeat until desired darkness is reached
8) Upon completion of Nite Shades wait about 30 minutes for it to semi-dry, then begin to apply clear coat spray. *Note: When I applied the first coat, I lost most gloss of the nite shades, dont be discouraged, wait til tacky and apply again, repeat until shine is restored.*
9) Wait roughly 6 hours before putting parts back in their original place on vehicle.
Optional: wet sand with 2,000 grit then buff to mirror like finish
10) Drool at your finished job and await mass compliments
