headlight/taillight blackouts

Just got my new AVS taillight blackouts,I was skeptical and looked at all options,tint..seemed like itd wear and get dings,VHT nightshades...too permanent. And whole new blacked buckets...too expensive and cheap Chinese crap. These attach via velcro,not too dark,removable and dont look too bad. Just got taillights,still contemplating headlights...want halo drls or to do fogs on w drls mod. Any suggestions or input greatly appreciated....im going for the "murder" look,black trd sport dblcblb in black. Debadged and plastidipped stock 17"s and grill badge

 

They look okay, hard to tell because it's so bright out.

VHT isn't permanent it washes right off with goof off aerosol spray

 

Dont you have to wet sand lenses?