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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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was cleaning up the haze on my headlights and figured why not tint them a little.

used night shades, did one medium coat on the front, and and 2 medium coats on the back.






i cant tell a differences in viability in the fronts, back did change a little but still better than taillight covers.

left the 3rd break light alone just incase the taillights were too dark.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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I highly doubt there's no difference in visibility.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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What did youclear them with?
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by baltsk8er69
I highly doubt there's no difference in visibility.
ok... like i said i didnt notice a difference, and you cant even tell they are tinted when they are on.




What did youclear them with?
i didnt clear them. i just used this
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/niteshades/


stuff goes on pretty easy. just make sure you get your lenses clean before, use a prep/wax remover. i have a few spots where it didnt want to stick in the corners, but its not noticeable.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Should've cleared them you'll find out in a month or two when they start to dull.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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if it starts looking dull i can wet sand it and add some clear. i didnt want to do it now since i liked the mat-semi gloss look.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Cool, I didn't know it was that cheap and easy. Would've done this long ago...
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Those look gloss to me and VHT has always sprayed dull; so maybe they changed it.....
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