Babyjuice Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I used vht nightshade on my trucks taillights and they came out good. I did a test run on a trailer light to see how many coats I needed then went directly to my taillights. If you do all the coats at one time then you don't really need to do the sanding to make them glossy. Mine came out super glossy with no sanding or clearing. BABYJUICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I did mine with niteshades. It adds a slight purple hue though - so your turn signals will look a bit more whitish, your brake lights will look deep red, and your reverse lights will have a purple hue to it. Wetsand all over with 3000 grit, wipe with IPA - make sure it's super clean, spray the niteshates on evenly, let it dry, apply another coat if you want, then buff it with some polish so it's glossy. Apply it slightly darker than you want, since you will remove a bit of the product with the polishing process ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Im not interested a film type of tint, Im interested in an opaque type of spray. I know the VHT product, but was curious what other spray on stuff was out there. Like I said, I'm familiar with prep and how to finish the paint work. I've got a nice buffer in the garage that I can get me a nice finish with after color sanding the clear. Im interested in a slight tint on headlights, parking lamps, and tails/third brake light. Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=416 Look into this one. It doesn't have the purplish tint that vht does Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I did mine with niteshades. It adds a slight purple hue though - so your turn signals will look a bit more whitish, your brake lights will look deep red, and your reverse lights will have a purple hue to it. Wetsand all over with 3000 grit, wipe with IPA - make sure it's super clean, spray the niteshates on evenly, let it dry, apply another coat if you want, then buff it with some polish so it's glossy. Apply it slightly darker than you want, since you will remove a bit of the product with the polishing process Very helpful run down, Hell, you've ALL been a big help here. Im really wanting to keep going with this murdered out look on the truck: Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVB847 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I had a buddy that paints cars do mine.. He used watered down black paint and it came out great.. He has done it for a few of my cars and many of my friends with great results.. Super glossy and still transparent.. 2000 Chevy SuburbanPioneer AVHP8400BH8 - 18" Fi SP4 Subwoofers (fully loaded) B Pillar 4th Order (75 cubes)2 - Ampere Audio 8.0 TFE AmpsRF T6004 AmpRF T4002 Amp4 - Selenium 8W4P Mids8 - Selenium 6W4P Mids6 - Crescendo XST2 Supertweeters2 - Selenium ST200 SupertweetersDC Power 320 Alt & Js Ultimate 27011 - Group 31 BatsBuild Log:http://www.stevemead...01bdcp-updated/Team GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikitaaa Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I had a buddy that paints cars do mine.. He used watered down black paint and it came out great.. He has done it for a few of my cars and many of my friends with great results.. Super glossy and still transparent.. That looks so clean... One day I will own something like this Edit: oh, and I'm just waiting or my ticket! 2007 M/T Honda Civic Coupe EX (4) Sundown Audio X-8's (2) Ampere Audio 3800.1's (3) Stinger SPV-44 Batteries (1) Mechman 240 3:1 Ratio 4th order sealed from the trunkTEAM NWSPLBest termlab scores to date in Honda trunk:151.7db legal (official) IASCA trunk 3 classBest termlab scores to date in my walled Subie:152.9db legal (unofficial) IASCA advanced 2 class155db outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I had a buddy that paints cars do mine.. He used watered down black paint and it came out great.. He has done it for a few of my cars and many of my friends with great results.. Super glossy and still transparent.. My dad paints, but he won't be down with tinting my tails. I also have a really good painter friend,but wanted to try something myself. Im loving that suburban by the way, looks sick. Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVB847 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I had a buddy that paints cars do mine.. He used watered down black paint and it came out great.. He has done it for a few of my cars and many of my friends with great results.. Super glossy and still transparent.. My dad paints, but he won't be down with tinting my tails. I also have a really good painter friend,but wanted to try something myself. Im loving that suburban by the way, looks sick. Thanks man! Good luck with whatever you decide to do! 2000 Chevy SuburbanPioneer AVHP8400BH8 - 18" Fi SP4 Subwoofers (fully loaded) B Pillar 4th Order (75 cubes)2 - Ampere Audio 8.0 TFE AmpsRF T6004 AmpRF T4002 Amp4 - Selenium 8W4P Mids8 - Selenium 6W4P Mids6 - Crescendo XST2 Supertweeters2 - Selenium ST200 SupertweetersDC Power 320 Alt & Js Ultimate 27011 - Group 31 BatsBuild Log:http://www.stevemead...01bdcp-updated/Team GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need Bass Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I had a buddy that paints cars do mine.. He used watered down black paint and it came out great.. He has done it for a few of my cars and many of my friends with great results.. Super glossy and still transparent.. If you can get the money for it you should either paint your bumpers black or get different ones, lovin the rest of the black on black on black on black look though lol My Build Log Heros get remembered, but legends never die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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