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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Default what should i do for my tail lights?
so i want to blacken out my camaros tail lights n all the other lights on my car... what should i go with? i heard VHT Night Shade are good...? or i was thinkin just going to a tinting place n get everything tinted? thanks
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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I'm sure you can find a company that makes tinted vinyl that you could cut to fit.
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vht works
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if you have access or know someone who does you regular automotive clear with some black base coat mixed in
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any1 got vht...how you like it?
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...nightshade+how


LOVE MINE!
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VHT niteshade for the win! I have covers on mine, but covers melt your taillights and leave little indents. Not a problem for me because I do not plan on taking them off...
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alright so sounds like ill go with VHT niteshade, so what about if im wanting to darken all the other lights... the side panels n all?
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Same thing, I did my parking lights and rear running lights in the bumper. Let me know if you want pics.
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mine pro done by bodyshop
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mix a bit of black with clear and spray even coats until its as dark as you want it.
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alright thanks.

mcalus got any pics?
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clean looking ride. i think mine will looks sick when i black out everything. its already got stock black emblems
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Mines a TA but you can see what VHT night shade looks like.


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i have a set im willing to sell you. they came off my 99z. i have all three lights blacked out. let me know if your interested.
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spray tint at hobby lobby, $5.99 a can. buy two, 8 coats and this is what you get

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I sorta like the tailights shaded but I don't like them real dark, like black.
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alright thanks. clean looking cars also
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Originally Posted by 02gtp4now
if you have access or know someone who does you regular automotive clear with some black base coat mixed in
thats works great!
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