Blacked Out Tail Lights Mod

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.

 

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

 

How many cans of the product did you use?

 

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.

 

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!

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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/gg113/MAXX1MUZ/013.jpg?t=1211486490

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/MAXX1MUZ/015.jpg?t=1211486629

 

added to cheap/free mod thread.

 

Any recommendations? There are a ton of different types of clear cost out there. Which one doesn't react which the Nite-Shades or plastic underneath?

GG

 

Nite Shades is available here for you guys that cant find it locally Nite Shades

 

do you wet sand the lens, then cc it, and spray niteshade on it sorry im new and glad i found this site if someone could email me that be great thanks, im liking all the rides here too

 

ok so this is the order


1. CLEAN LIGHTS WITH SOPAY WARM WATER AND RUBBING ALC.

2. wet sand until dull

3. Spray as many coats as you desire with nightshades (i did 3)

4. after completely dry (give it at leat 2 hours) clear coat at least 3 coats

 

I did this about 2 years ago now with nite shades and clearcoat. My lights have faded since then (almost stock looking again.) I blame it on the Arizona sun -- but be prepared to respray down the line.

 

Those lights look good tacomaxx