VHT NIGHTSHADE vs. TINT tailights

kennyGT · June 2nd, 2010, 02:44 PM

thats the G/F's coasters lol like i said i did another coat and it looks great another 30 mins ill install and take pics

PonyBoy02 · June 2nd, 2010, 03:39 PM

My Vinyl bubbled up all the time when it came in contact with the sun. The VHT looks much better, is easier to clean, and does not bubble.

kennyGT · June 2nd, 2010, 05:05 PM

well all done gonna wash her up a little later let the sun hit it up a bit drys very fast 3 coats total 3rd brake was hit till i couldnt see red lol here are the pics

Rich J · June 2nd, 2010, 08:07 PM

Looks great man. Hope enough light goes through in the daytime. I need to find out how to lighten mine up a little. Cop told me they are too dark but not by much, so he didn't give me a ticket.

MikeJones · June 2nd, 2010, 08:38 PM

I find that When using clear that they tend to light up a bit. also tend to be very shiny haha.

Rich J · June 2nd, 2010, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by mikejones16

I find that When using clear that they tend to light up a bit. also tend to be very shiny haha.

Does it really lighten it up? Because I still have yet to clear them. I know I can clear them whenever but does it really lighten them up?

mcqueen · June 3rd, 2010, 08:41 AM

You can wet sand the tail lights until they lighten up to however light you want them

kennyGT · June 3rd, 2010, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

You can wet sand the tail lights until they lighten up to however light you want them

very true i noticed this when i messed up on one of them

\can anyone think of a company that makes bright tailight bulb

Zatrekaz · June 3rd, 2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by southfour

What brand of adhesion promoter do you use? I cannot find it locally so im going to buy some online. Thanks

Dupli-Color. Im sure theres other good brands as well. Check out Automotive Repair Tools, Automotive Accessories, Auto Body Tools Shop - Eastwood

Rich J · June 3rd, 2010, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

You can wet sand the tail lights until they lighten up to however light you want them

What grit of sand paper would you recommend? Also wet sanding is just putting the piece of sand paper in water for about a half hour first right? lol, I never knew.

EDIT: I was thinking about just wet sanding then adding clear because I have yet to clear them lol.

Zatrekaz · June 3rd, 2010, 02:07 PM

For wetsanding to add clear after its dry, wetsand with 600 grit, clear with 2-3 coats, then once it dries wetsand with 2000grit and polish.

southfour! · June 3rd, 2010, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Dupli-Color. Im sure theres other good brands as well. Check out Automotive Repair Tools, Automotive Accessories, Auto Body Tools Shop - Eastwood

Thanks.

Rich J · June 3rd, 2010, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

For wetsanding to add clear after its dry, wetsand with 600 grit, clear with 2-3 coats, then once it dries wetsand with 2000grit and polish.

What kind of polish and where can I get it

I don't know jack shit about polishes lol. And just rubbing it on with a microfiber pad will work right?

Zatrekaz · June 4th, 2010, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by demon_54

What kind of polish and where can I get it I don't know jack shit about polishes lol. And just rubbing it on with a microfiber pad will work right?

If you just want OTC (Over the counter) then grab some Meguire's Ultimate Compound and Meguire's Swirl X Remover. They come in 16oz black bottles at any parts store or Walmart. You want to apply them with a foam applicator pad. Make small overlapping circles with mederate pressure. It will take awhile. Use the compound first followed by the swirl remover.

Rich J · June 4th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

If you just want OTC (Over the counter) then grab some Meguire's Ultimate Compound and Meguire's Swirl X Remover. They come in 16oz black bottles at any parts store or Walmart. You want to apply them with a foam applicator pad. Make small overlapping circles with mederate pressure. It will take awhile. Use the compound first followed by the swirl remover.

Sweet, thanks man. I take it don't rinse them after either? So I am just going to wetsand, clear, wetsand, and polish lol. I don't want to lighten them up but I have to, last thing I need is to get rear ended because someone wasn't paying good enough attention, so I am just going to lighten them a very little.

Quick99 · June 4th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Cool info...........

BaznastyDave · June 5th, 2010, 12:24 AM

Stick on tint from STANGMODS.com

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AggieStang · June 24th, 2010, 08:10 PM

Sorry for not getting in here sooner, but it looks like they turned out well. Here's my write up: Steps for Wetsanding and Buffing Tail Lights

ChrisJ · June 25th, 2010, 11:24 AM

Yes my car was filthy...This is clear with blacktint tossed in it and the reverse lights are coated orange...

June 2nd, 2010, 02:44 PM	#21
kennyGT Enthusiast 2001 mustang GT 12.67@110.34 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Davenport, Florida Posts: 938 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats the G/F's coasters lol like i said i did another coat and it looks great another 30 mins ill install and take pics __________________ 88 LX automatic-non stroked 302 with iron heads 01 GT manual-h-pipe bullets dumped-125shot 97 GT automatic-SOLD

June 2nd, 2010, 05:05 PM	#23
kennyGT Enthusiast 2001 mustang GT 12.67@110.34 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Davenport, Florida Posts: 938 iTrader: 0 reviews	well all done gonna wash her up a little later let the sun hit it up a bit drys very fast 3 coats total 3rd brake was hit till i couldnt see red lol here are the pics __________________ 88 LX automatic-non stroked 302 with iron heads 01 GT manual-h-pipe bullets dumped-125shot 97 GT automatic-SOLD

June 2nd, 2010, 08:07 PM	#24
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks great man. Hope enough light goes through in the daytime. I need to find out how to lighten mine up a little. Cop told me they are too dark but not by much, so he didn't give me a ticket. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

June 2nd, 2010, 08:38 PM	#25
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	I find that When using clear that they tend to light up a bit. also tend to be very shiny haha. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

June 3rd, 2010, 02:07 PM	#31
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	For wetsanding to add clear after its dry, wetsand with 600 grit, clear with 2-3 coats, then once it dries wetsand with 2000grit and polish. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

June 2nd, 2010, 03:39 PM	#22
PonyBoy02 Buy American or GTFO 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 510 iTrader: 0 reviews	My Vinyl bubbled up all the time when it came in contact with the sun. The VHT looks much better, is easier to clean, and does not bubble.

June 4th, 2010, 01:00 PM	#36
Quick99 Regular 1999 Mustang GT ? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 355 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool info...........

June 5th, 2010, 12:24 AM	#37
BaznastyDave MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 4,341 iTrader: 4 reviews	Stick on tint from STANGMODS.com Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us __________________ 305/333 WHP/WTQ with CMS Stage II cams 440/552 WHP/WTQ on Spray 7.86 @ 89.1mph, 1.61 60 foot N/A 7.20 @ 98.8MPH 1.55 60 foot on spray Stock Longblock with Cams

June 24th, 2010, 08:10 PM	#38
AggieStang WHOOP! 2002 Mustang GT 7.44@95 (1/8) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3,115 iTrader: 3 reviews	Sorry for not getting in here sooner, but it looks like they turned out well. Here's my write up: Steps for Wetsanding and Buffing Tail Lights __________________ Buy my: Nitrous Accessories Diablosport Programmer In The Classifieds

June 25th, 2010, 11:24 AM	#39
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Yes my car was filthy...This is clear with blacktint tossed in it and the reverse lights are coated orange... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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