Blacked Out Tail Lights Mod

gbo-1148 · 04-21-2008, 04:34 PM

Ive done this mod on a couple other vehicles now and it really looks great (imo) !!! i was unable to load all the pictures i took so if you have any questions message me. i used this stuff........http://72.10.43.141/nightshades.htm
also this stuff cures darker than it may look after youre done......my pics were taken soon after they were not tacky anymore.....they are darker now. three coats is plenty enough.

TACOMAN22 · 04-21-2008, 04:42 PM

looks like you didnt wet sand or clear coat , would've looked shinier but other than that good job!

jhodge83 · 04-21-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TACOMAN22

looks like you didnt wet sand or clear coat , would've looked shinier but other than that good job!

yeah, before this weekend i should be wet sanding mine down a bit and recoating them.

6taco · 04-21-2008, 06:53 PM

How many cans of the product did you use?

jhodge83 · 04-21-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 6taco

How many cans of the product did you use?

to tint my tails, fogs, and 3rd brake lights pretty dark, i only used 1 can

WilsonTheDog · 04-21-2008, 07:24 PM

That seriously needs a clear coat and wet sanding. I've used Niteshades on 3 different vehicles and it always comes out looking just like that unless you cc and sand. Three coats of Niteshades is usually enough.

SunnyG · 04-21-2008, 08:19 PM

I did a set of tails for my Corrado and it definetly looks pro if you wetsand and clear coat. It's best to wet sand with a couple of different grits of paper and get it down to the point that you shave off the DOT markings on the lights. That looks good, but if you take your time you can make it look flawless!

TACOMAN22 · 04-21-2008, 11:05 PM

its amazing what some sanding can do, it will make the paint last longer also

pdbgrafx · 04-21-2008, 11:47 PM

What kind of sandpaper do you use and how much sanding is necessary? And where can I purchase the VHT stuff? Also does how does the product holdup over time?

ANDYTACOMA · 04-22-2008, 07:40 AM

IMO i like the dull flat look.... it might look better on a black truck hmmmm....

TACOMAN22 · 04-22-2008, 09:07 AM

you can get it on ebay and i would use 800grit before you paint then 1000 grit after before you buff

6taco · 05-04-2008, 02:44 PM

I bought the following please tell me what else I might need.
-one can of vht nightshade
-one can of rustolem clear coat
-1000 grit sand paper
-2000 grit sand paper
-finishing scuff pad for first step
-Goo Off to clean light after scuffing
-3m rubbing compound
-meguire's wax.

Also how many coats of clear should I put on and how long should I wait before coats?

TACOMAxx · 05-27-2008, 08:13 PM

wow those really need to be sprayed with some clear bro. Here is an example of my lights that were done the right way by sanding and clearing. My buddy does these for a living.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...g?t=1211486490

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...g?t=1211486629

piercedtiger · 05-28-2008, 02:17 PM

added to cheap/free mod thread.

04-21-2008, 04:42 PM	#2
TACOMAN22 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3365 Location: agoura hills Posts: 106 Debadged TRD offroad, bhlm, black surround grill, 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 L K&N drop in air filter,flowmaster 40 series, blue interior neon, bhlm, color matched grill, alpine head unit w/ infinity reference series speakers, insane driver.....	looks like you didnt wet sand or clear coat , would've looked shinier but other than that good job! __________________ There is no control button on chuck norris's computer because chuck norris is always in control!!!!!

04-21-2008, 11:05 PM	#8
TACOMAN22 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3365 Location: agoura hills Posts: 106 Debadged TRD offroad, bhlm, black surround grill, 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 L K&N drop in air filter,flowmaster 40 series, blue interior neon, bhlm, color matched grill, alpine head unit w/ infinity reference series speakers, insane driver.....	its amazing what some sanding can do, it will make the paint last longer also __________________ There is no control button on chuck norris's computer because chuck norris is always in control!!!!!

04-22-2008, 09:07 AM	#11
TACOMAN22 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3365 Location: agoura hills Posts: 106 Debadged TRD offroad, bhlm, black surround grill, 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 L K&N drop in air filter,flowmaster 40 series, blue interior neon, bhlm, color matched grill, alpine head unit w/ infinity reference series speakers, insane driver.....	you can get it on ebay and i would use 800grit before you paint then 1000 grit after before you buff __________________ There is no control button on chuck norris's computer because chuck norris is always in control!!!!!

05-28-2008, 02:17 PM	#14
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,931 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	added to cheap/free mod thread. __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

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04-21-2008, 06:53 PM	#4
6taco Junior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5767 Location: Florida Posts: 21 06 taco 4x4 DC 2'' lift, MB Razors, 32s, tint, chrome, 2006 Double Cab Automatic lift, wheels, tires, bull bar, off road lights, tonneau cover, tint, system, interior lights	How many cans of the product did you use?

04-21-2008, 07:24 PM	#6
WilsonTheDog King Dingaling Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Posts: 899 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock tailgate lock, Valeo Ultimate wipers, AFE drop in filter	That seriously needs a clear coat and wet sanding. I've used Niteshades on 3 different vehicles and it always comes out looking just like that unless you cc and sand. Three coats of Niteshades is usually enough.

04-21-2008, 08:19 PM	#7
SunnyG Junior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3661 Location: 05 Tacoma TRD Sport Silver Posts: 10 05 Tacoma TRD Sport Silver 2005 Double Cab Automatic	I did a set of tails for my Corrado and it definetly looks pro if you wetsand and clear coat. It's best to wet sand with a couple of different grits of paper and get it down to the point that you shave off the DOT markings on the lights. That looks good, but if you take your time you can make it look flawless!

04-21-2008, 11:47 PM	#9
pdbgrafx Junior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3440 Posts: 6 2008 Tacoma DC Rugged Trails All Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic To be Completed: Color Matched Grill, GrillCraft Grill with TRD Emblem, nFab nerf Bars, Black-out Headlights& Tailights, TRD Seatcovers, Navi with Backup Camera	What kind of sandpaper do you use and how much sanding is necessary? And where can I purchase the VHT stuff? Also does how does the product holdup over time?

04-22-2008, 07:40 AM	#10
ANDYTACOMA Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2760 Posts: 125 2006 access cab trd offroad 4x4 black sand pearl 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0 litre fog light mod /parking light mod /after market stereo /bed lights	IMO i like the dull flat look.... it might look better on a black truck hmmmm....

05-04-2008, 02:44 PM	#12
6taco Junior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5767 Location: Florida Posts: 21 06 taco 4x4 DC 2'' lift, MB Razors, 32s, tint, chrome, 2006 Double Cab Automatic lift, wheels, tires, bull bar, off road lights, tonneau cover, tint, system, interior lights	I bought the following please tell me what else I might need. -one can of vht nightshade -one can of rustolem clear coat -1000 grit sand paper -2000 grit sand paper -finishing scuff pad for first step -Goo Off to clean light after scuffing -3m rubbing compound -meguire's wax. Also how many coats of clear should I put on and how long should I wait before coats?

05-27-2008, 08:13 PM	#13
TACOMAxx Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6918 Posts: 1	wow those really need to be sprayed with some clear bro. Here is an example of my lights that were done the right way by sanding and clearing. My buddy does these for a living. http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...g?t=1211486490 http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...g?t=1211486629

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