30Hz.wav Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Is this good shit? I am thinking about doing this. But not sure if its a waste of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyvader Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think its great stuff, i mean i got a "fixit" here in michigan for putting it on too thick on my tailights. the reason i bought that stuff was because i couldnt find plastic covers made for my 94 taurus. Just make sure when you apply it, you wet sand it really good and use some kind of clear coat after. Use multiple thin layers or else it tends to fade and look sort of "dull". but if you apply it correctly it looks great. I have it on my headlights too right now, and it took down the intensity of my headlights tremendously. so watch how thick you put it on your headlights or it really drounds them out alot. 2006 Malibu Maxx SS 4 sa 12's D2 2 audiopipe 3k's 4 UPS batteries 2 runs of 0awg Walled at 34hz How does a sport like this do in tough economic times? Just fine. There are 465 events listed in the current season. "Our competitors can't even spell recession," says dB drag racing impresario Wayne Harris. "They're young, and some of them still live at home. They put all their energy and money into their cars. They're competitive. They're at that age." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you haven't used that garbage yet, don't. Use the Rustoleum stuff. It doesn't have red in it like Nite Shades does, but neither does professional tinting. I've used both: Nightshades took a day and a half of wetsanding and buffing and never shined up. After less than a year my lights have faded to dark, dull red. The Rusto stuff was decently glossy even before buffing, and I had no issues with fading (and some serious issues removing it; the Nite Shades came off with one pass of rubbing compound). Also if you do your headlights do ONE VERY LIGHT COAT! I have 55w HID's in mine and when I had a light tint on them they were about as bright as stock lights. Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Hz.wav Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks for the tips! I haven't started it yet, just waiting for my tax money. I will check out that Rustoleum. Thanks again! If anyone else has any experience with either of these products, please post ahead, more feedback is always good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBox Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Good stuff for DIY type of project as long as you prep your lights they turn out pretty good at the end. Check out some youtube videos for some tips for the best results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyrapboy Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Rustoleum lens tint all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM Customs aka mprete Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 ive used that vht stuff and the rustolum and they both worked fine. i have the rustolium on my truck and have had no problems. i would highly suggest NOT TINTING YOUR HEADLIGHTS!! please trust me when i say you say you will only do a little, and when your into it you want just a little darker. and with only 1 and a half coats, it is WAY to dark. your lights wont do shit at night for you. i did not do this on my truck my my friend did on his dakota and had to use nail polish remover to get it all off and then it looked like shit. i would suggest buying aftermarket lights that are tinted on the inside.. 2001 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 5.9L V8 my build logs... dodge build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94914-mpretes-2001-dodge-ram-2500-quad-cab-build-log/ trik build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94447-trik-build/page__p__1298547__hl__trik__fromsearch__1entry1298547 box building thread- very cool designs (PICS!!!) http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/95713-2d-or-3d-box-pics/page__gopid__1318152entry1318152 i am a mechanic, pm me if you have questions or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokeson Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I've used VHT and haven't had a problem and i would use it again without a doubt. but when it comes to tinting your headlights I'd stay away from it. or just put eyesbrows on your headlights. that way it wont effect visibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 FWIW I had my heads tinted with a super-light coat before: Output was not up to my standards so I buffed it all off (you can see one is still tinted here:) I am thinking about getting some lamin-x or vinyl tint and trying that. I figure if it sucks I can just peel it off without much drama unlike the spray tints. Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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