reminc70 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Has anyone on here tried to do this? What methods did you guys use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy89 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 I have done my tails, the 3rd brake light, and the corners on my S10. I did it with the VHT Niteshade, it comes in a rattle can, kinda expensive though. Around 10 a bottle, but i did 3-4 coats on all those parts and i still have some left over. To actually spray, i just took either a scotchbrite pad or some 600 grit sandpaper and roughed up the surface. Quote 1997 S10 EC Whats in it 106.9 Sq.ft. Hushmat DB Elec. 250 amp alt. HC800&HC1400 MLA Module Alpine 9886 Knukonceptz wires Clarion EQS746 poopy Alpine door co-ax's Change IS Coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reminc70 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 I have done my tails, the 3rd brake light, and the corners on my S10. I did it with the VHT Niteshade, it comes in a rattle can, kinda expensive though. Around 10 a bottle, but i did 3-4 coats on all those parts and i still have some left over. To actually spray, i just took either a scotchbrite pad or some 600 grit sandpaper and roughed up the surface. Did you spray it on the inside or outside of the lights? Did it turn out well? Do you have any pics of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyne151 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 I did nite shades on my monte carlo... clear... and wet sanded... they looked amazing. I've tinted headlights before with window tint... looks good but only lasts about six monthes... and shrinking it can be a bitch and a half. Quote -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 my buddy did it on his focus with some smoke colored paint from a local hobby shop. looks bad ass. ill be doing mine sometime within a month hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy89 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 you would spray the outside, it turned out good, but i just havent gotten any pics of it Quote 1997 S10 EC Whats in it 106.9 Sq.ft. Hushmat DB Elec. 250 amp alt. HC800&HC1400 MLA Module Alpine 9886 Knukonceptz wires Clarion EQS746 poopy Alpine door co-ax's Change IS Coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughboi916 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I did it to my buddys car for him and came out amazing, i used tamiya PS-31 Smoke polycarbonate paint from my local RC hobbies shop, its hella ez just make sure you clean the lights first and let them dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reminc70 Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 thanks for all the advice guys, i think im gonna go for the niteshade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynicLos Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 check out http://www.corrado-club.ca/mods/tailtints.html thats a good dyi with all the info ull need man just make shure to apply even coats on both, other wise some spots might be darker or one tail light might be darker than teh other one lol. and use a good clearcoat at the end, and buff it, should end up lookin nice Quote '02 Jetta (1) Fi Btl 18 Inch Sub Big box FTW! Installed the HU.. finally... Look for a H.O. Alt yea... it bangs.. but still need some few things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talentfinder36 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Has anyone on here tried to do this? What methods did you guys use? VHT Nightshades 1. Sanded using 600 grit 2. Sprayed 3 coats of Night shades 3. Clear coated the lights 4. (Still to do) Sand the CC with 1200 - 1500grit 5. (still to do) Buff then polish. Quote Mark 99 Eclipse Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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