VT Night Shades

MikeJones · September 29th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Just bought the spray tint for my lights. did my brake lights tonight. wanna do my rear bumper reflectors and foglights. anybody have a great method for doing even coats? and i'd like to see someone who has done it. im just going for the smoked look. instead of that blazing red..

DickH · September 29th, 2009, 01:41 AM

I taped off 3 inches around where I was spraying, then had a spot to start on the side. I sprayed that spot, brought the can back til I was happy then straight over in a fairly quick pass. Thin coats don't run and dry quicker. The reflectors on the back look about perfect with two coats, or at least that is what I think.

GTRACER88 · September 29th, 2009, 01:43 AM

Where did you buy your cans at? I want to do it friday. Ill show you my method when i do it. I was going to take off the plastic glossy look with wet sand paper.

02gtmustang · September 29th, 2009, 07:24 AM

I bought mine at orielys... I got a black stang without my spoiler...blacked out the reflectors...the fog's...third brake light and the grill...ima take off my trunk badges eventualy

MikeJones · September 29th, 2009, 09:35 AM

i bought mine at Tiger Automotive. i don' t know if you guys have one in the states or not..

MikeJones · September 29th, 2009, 09:36 AM

i plan on taking off my eblems also. probably laterr today

02gtmustang · September 29th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Well the only reason I haven't is because I'm afraid the ford emblem ha a indention line up hole behind it

GTRACER88 · September 29th, 2009, 11:59 AM

How many cans did you use. I'm going to try and do it Friday.

02gtmustang · September 29th, 2009, 12:13 PM

I just noticed your in houston texas... Sweet man I'm down near corpus christi texas...bout 30 miles from corpus

GTRACER88 · September 29th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Nice, if your ever thinking to coming to houston let me know! 02 how many cans did you use?

02gtmustang · September 29th, 2009, 03:23 PM

i only used one... and thats cause i even did my left tail light a total of 3 times lmao... i did just one nice heavy coat just make sure it dont run... i had to re do mine cause a bug got on it and well once you get it out the tints un even..then the 2nd time i did it too dark... 3rd time was the charm

MikeJones · September 29th, 2009, 03:40 PM

i used maybe a quarter of a can and did my reflectors foglights tailights. tailights a nice smoked color the third brake blacked out and the rest black out

2004_Screaming_Yellow_GT · September 29th, 2009, 06:25 PM

I just used a green scotch bright pad, like you scrub dishes with, got it looking kinda hazy/cloudy looking and then cleaned it with alcohol wipes and then sprayed 6 LIGHT coats, on VHT Nightshade on my tail lights, it took me about 2 hours, total start to finish, the more time you take the better they'll turn out, heres mine

DickH · September 29th, 2009, 09:01 PM

You need black rims.

MikeJones · September 29th, 2009, 09:16 PM

WOW i wish mine turned out like that. too bad its illigel here and i truley don't have the money to be giving away to the city.

01 blue bullitt · September 29th, 2009, 09:32 PM

i just went to a body shop and had them sprayed with clear and dye

R3dFyre02 · September 29th, 2009, 09:59 PM

i heated up the can under hot water first (always do that with rattle cans) that way the propellent gasses inside are heated and have more pressure. the spray comes out in a finer mist nad goes on more evenly. I used a couple light coats on my tails and nplan onhitting my reflectors this weekend. dont want the black look, just a smoked look.

MikeJones · September 30th, 2009, 12:15 AM

ok so ignore that don't heat warning label? haha

M.P. Cobra Fan · September 30th, 2009, 07:52 AM

Mike, yes the ford emblem has those damn holes, otherwise I would not have it on my car anymore.

I did 3 light coats on mine when I did them. They wre not completely even, but overtime faded to an even color. I just need to clear them now.

Any pics of yours yet?

03SonicBoom · September 30th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by R3dFyre02

i heated up the can under hot water first (always do that with rattle cans) that way the propellent gasses inside are heated and have more pressure. the spray comes out in a finer mist nad goes on more evenly. I used a couple light coats on my tails and nplan onhitting my reflectors this weekend. dont want the black look, just a smoked look.

I do the same thing. Just soak the can in a tub of hot water (keep the tip out of the water) for awhile.

Originally Posted by mikejones16

ok so ignore that don't heat warning label? haha

Leave it in some hot water to heat it up. Don't stick it in the fire or anything and you'll be fine.

September 29th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#1
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	VT Night Shades Just bought the spray tint for my lights. did my brake lights tonight. wanna do my rear bumper reflectors and foglights. anybody have a great method for doing even coats? and i'd like to see someone who has done it. im just going for the smoked look. instead of that blazing red.. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

September 29th, 2009, 01:41 AM	#2
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,192 iTrader: 2 reviews	I taped off 3 inches around where I was spraying, then had a spot to start on the side. I sprayed that spot, brought the can back til I was happy then straight over in a fairly quick pass. Thin coats don't run and dry quicker. The reflectors on the back look about perfect with two coats, or at least that is what I think. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

September 29th, 2009, 01:43 AM	#3
GTRACER88 I'm cool.. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,165 iTrader: 1 reviews	Where did you buy your cans at? I want to do it friday. Ill show you my method when i do it. I was going to take off the plastic glossy look with wet sand paper. __________________ Super Slow 2012 Grabber blue 5.0...

September 29th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#4
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought mine at orielys... I got a black stang without my spoiler...blacked out the reflectors...the fog's...third brake light and the grill...ima take off my trunk badges eventualy __________________ 02 GT K&N CAI no cats FRPP drop diablo programmer cherry bomb mufflers MGW short throw shifter TFS UDP's 3.73's... Looking into some shorty headers upper intake got a 75mm tb waiting ... Ironhorsemotorsports.com for all your ford needs!

September 29th, 2009, 09:35 AM	#5
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	i bought mine at Tiger Automotive. i don' t know if you guys have one in the states or not.. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

September 29th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#6
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	i plan on taking off my eblems also. probably laterr today __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

September 29th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#7
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well the only reason I haven't is because I'm afraid the ford emblem ha a indention line up hole behind it __________________ 02 GT K&N CAI no cats FRPP drop diablo programmer cherry bomb mufflers MGW short throw shifter TFS UDP's 3.73's... Looking into some shorty headers upper intake got a 75mm tb waiting ... Ironhorsemotorsports.com for all your ford needs!

September 29th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#8
GTRACER88 I'm cool.. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,165 iTrader: 1 reviews	How many cans did you use. I'm going to try and do it Friday. __________________ Super Slow 2012 Grabber blue 5.0...

September 29th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#9
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just noticed your in houston texas... Sweet man I'm down near corpus christi texas...bout 30 miles from corpus __________________ 02 GT K&N CAI no cats FRPP drop diablo programmer cherry bomb mufflers MGW short throw shifter TFS UDP's 3.73's... Looking into some shorty headers upper intake got a 75mm tb waiting ... Ironhorsemotorsports.com for all your ford needs!

September 29th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#10
GTRACER88 I'm cool.. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,165 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nice, if your ever thinking to coming to houston let me know! 02 how many cans did you use? __________________ Super Slow 2012 Grabber blue 5.0...

September 29th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#11
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	i only used one... and thats cause i even did my left tail light a total of 3 times lmao... i did just one nice heavy coat just make sure it dont run... i had to re do mine cause a bug got on it and well once you get it out the tints un even..then the 2nd time i did it too dark... 3rd time was the charm __________________ 02 GT K&N CAI no cats FRPP drop diablo programmer cherry bomb mufflers MGW short throw shifter TFS UDP's 3.73's... Looking into some shorty headers upper intake got a 75mm tb waiting ... Ironhorsemotorsports.com for all your ford needs!

September 29th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#12
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	i used maybe a quarter of a can and did my reflectors foglights tailights. tailights a nice smoked color the third brake blacked out and the rest black out __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

September 29th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#13
2004_Screaming_Yellow_GT Regular 2004 Mustang GT - 5 Speed Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just used a green scotch bright pad, like you scrub dishes with, got it looking kinda hazy/cloudy looking and then cleaned it with alcohol wipes and then sprayed 6 LIGHT coats, on VHT Nightshade on my tail lights, it took me about 2 hours, total start to finish, the more time you take the better they'll turn out, heres mine

September 29th, 2009, 09:01 PM	#14
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,192 iTrader: 2 reviews	You need black rims. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

September 29th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#15
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	WOW i wish mine turned out like that. too bad its illigel here and i truley don't have the money to be giving away to the city. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

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September 29th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#16
01 blue bullitt Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just went to a body shop and had them sprayed with clear and dye

September 29th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#17
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	i heated up the can under hot water first (always do that with rattle cans) that way the propellent gasses inside are heated and have more pressure. the spray comes out in a finer mist nad goes on more evenly. I used a couple light coats on my tails and nplan onhitting my reflectors this weekend. dont want the black look, just a smoked look. __________________ 02GT - Blown motor 86LX 3.8TBI auto replacement daily driver How to retrofit HID's

September 30th, 2009, 12:15 AM	#18
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so ignore that don't heat warning label? haha __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

September 30th, 2009, 07:52 AM	#19
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Mike, yes the ford emblem has those damn holes, otherwise I would not have it on my car anymore. I did 3 light coats on mine when I did them. They wre not completely even, but overtime faded to an even color. I just need to clear them now. Any pics of yours yet? __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

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