AlpineGuy87 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Posted March 12, 2008 If I was you I would clear coat them with like 2-3 layers. I might do that just to keep it from scraping off or something so that no extra light will shine through all bright Quote 06 SCION tC
BackYardSoundZ Posted March 12, 2008 Report Posted March 12, 2008 I washed with soapy water. I didnt sand anything or nothing, I read a tutorial about the best way to do it for prepping but I wasnt all too worried about it, Its just my daily driver, nothing special, I'm getting new car end of year so im not all too worried about it Right right, def. looks worth it seeing that covers are like 80 for my ride Quote
AlpineGuy87 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Posted March 12, 2008 Right right, def. looks worth it seeing that covers are like 80 for my ride yes def. and the thing about the spray.. you determine how dark you want it. I wanted enough to make a difference but not so much that my lights are dull at night, i still want people to see me lol Quote 06 SCION tC
AlpineGuy87 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Posted March 12, 2008 I prolly wont do it to my new car though, If anything i'd just get the film that you put on it so that i could always take it back off if i wanted. Quote 06 SCION tC
99GPGTX Posted March 12, 2008 Report Posted March 12, 2008 looks good, i love my tails Quote Currently: 2015 Evo X WW Forgestar F14 18s --Rally Armour Mudflaps ETS 3.5" FMIC, CAI, Open Dump DownPipe, Test Pipe, Ultimate Racing Catback, BLEVINS TUNE, Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers Build: Crescendo Mezzos x2 Crescendo 800.4, 1500.1 Loaded Fi Q12 Second Skin Pro XS D5100 RF 360.2 Sky High Audio Wiring Need: ALTERNATOR! PREVIOUS 1999 Grand Prix GTX 3.8L S/C-few modsWheels: Ruff Racing 280 19x8.5 Sub: Fully Loaded 12" Fi BTL Amps: Autotek MM3000.1d Sundown SAX-100.4HU/Tweets/mids: Alpine D310 + H701, TBI HDSS tweets, Mpyr audio 65m x4extra sheit: knukonceptz 0, 4, rcas, speaker wire EA 200amp alt HC 2400 TEAM DEADLY HERTZ!! Financial Consultant- Charles Schwab
Shyne151 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Posted March 12, 2008 When I did my monte carlo way back I put three coats of automotive clear on them after... made the niteshades look 100x better. 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
AlpineGuy87 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Posted March 12, 2008 When I did my monte carlo way back I put three coats of automotive clear on them after... made the niteshades look 100x better. automotive clear? Where can I find that? i'll pick some up today if i can. Quote 06 SCION tC
AlpineGuy87 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Posted March 12, 2008 You can tell the difference before and after if you look at the spoiler brake light, and the lights, you can see the color difference. I was going to paint that too but its small and i'd like to still have little bit of brake light if needed. Quote 06 SCION tC
AlpineGuy87 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Posted March 13, 2008 I didnt shop around for any the clear coat, does walmart or lowes carry it? Auto Zone maybe? I seen what my lights look like at night and they shine through like a champ!! I think i might go darker lol. one more coat of tint then clear. Quote 06 SCION tC
ChevyBoy Posted March 13, 2008 Report Posted March 13, 2008 my buddy did that to his focus, and im gonna do it to my car when i get time. he didnt clear his, but he shouldve. they still look good, but dull. i want them to be kind of glossy. btw, you should be able to find automotive clear at any auto parts store that sells paint touchup and shit. hell, i think walmart carries it too. Quote
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