[kennyGT]

ok well im bored and its about time i do this so what should it be? vht i can get at my local pep boys but should i put a clear coat over it? make it shine or will it even look that flat??

if u have pics i would like them this is the car it will b going on i lready have the GTS in the front and i dont want the smoooth GTS and i cant find the plastic with edges of the tailight

also if you think i should do it at all lmk.

[Imran]

The tail light tint film strips are shiny and can be undone, but the edges collect dirt and wax and up close you can see it, unless you wipe it off thoroughly.

VHT will be more smooth and shiny (if you make it that way) but can't be undone.

[00redgt]

vht >thread
tinted taillights and 3rd brake light

[kennyGT]

Originally Posted by 00redgt vht >thread

still wondering on clear coat or not what processes ppl used 3 coats of vht 1 coat of clear?

[00redgt]

Originally Posted by kennyGT ok well im bored and its about time i do this so what should it be? vht i can get at my local pep boys but should i put a clear coat over it? make it shine or will it even look that flat?? if u have pics i would like them this is the car it will b going on i lready have the GTS in the front and i dont want the smoooth GTS and i cant find the plastic with edges of the tailight also if you think i should do it at all lmk.

is it me or is your back tires bulged out way to much

[00redgt]

i didnt use any clear.and after i let the car sit for 2 days before driving the tails got alittle darker

[kennyGT]

275 on a 8 and its not that bad

[00redgt]

must be the angle of the first pic.does look good tho

[40thAnnivGT]

Yes. Clear them. /thread

[Rich J]

You can undo the vht nightshade if you do it very carefully and right. Plus for all you know someone else could think its vinyl as well and decide to make your tail lights look odd and remove one of the "panels" lol. I used that rustoleum stuff on mine, pic is in sig.

[roast&toastEM]

i would add black paint to ur clear and clear them. thats what ive seen done and looks the best in my opinion.

[04BorlaBee]

All done wight nightshade.- no sanding, no clearcoat. blow dryer and patience.









Easy. Cheap. Simple

[Rich J]

Originally Posted by roast&toastEM i would add black paint to ur clear and clear them. thats what ive seen done and looks the best in my opinion.

How would I do that? Everything I paint is by rattle can, although I was planning on clearing them tomorrow, when/if I balls up and decide to paint a blackout panel.

[Zatrekaz]

Using VHT, Cleat coat, and some sand paper is the best bet.

1. Scuff the tail lights with something like 600girt
2. Clean with IPA
3. Dry
4. Lay down 2-3 light coats of Adhesion Promoter
5. let it become tacky
6. Lay down 2-3 (not more than 3) VERY light coats of VHT. You do not want to lay down much VHT at all... a little goes a long way
7. Let it become tacky
8. Lay down 3+ thin coats of clear
9. Let it dry overnight
10. Wetsand with 2000 grit sand paper
11. Compound/Polish
12. Enjoy

[southfour!]

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz Using VHT, Cleat coat, and some sand paper is the best bet. Scuff the tail lights with something like 600girt Clean with IPA Dry Lay down 2-3 light coats of Adhesion Promoter let it become tacky Lay down 2-3 (not more than 3) VERY light coats of VHT. You do not want to lay down much VHT at all... a little goes a long way Let it become tacky Lay down 3+ thin coats of clear Let it dry overnight Wetsand with 2000 grit sand paper Compound/Polish Enjoy

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

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by kennyGT 275 on a 8 and its not that bad

thats what i have on my 99 GT wheels..god its a big difference when shown with a 245...at least to me...then again that looks like a DR on urs...even though the tire size is the same as a street tire i've noticed that they sit different like the height vs width

[03SonicBoom]

Originally Posted by roast&toastEM i would add black paint to ur clear and clear them. thats what ive seen done and looks the best in my opinion.

Yes, clear and black paint mixed is the best option. But you must also have all the proper paint equipement and most people don't have that.

If you're using a rattle can then go with VHT. Then clear when you're done to keep them from fading over time. Don't forget all the sanding to make them shiney.

[roast&toastEM]

true. if u dont have the equipment then go with the vht. otherwise to do the other u would have to have mixed paint to add, from like a auto body supply store and you would also have to have a paint gun to shoot it.

[kennyGT]

bought it earlier today for 12bucks so blue tape and 1500 grit just in case i messed up coming up the stairs to my apartment a drop of water fell from the roof so i sanded it back down and redid heres a picture after 2 coats in a row

just did third coat will take pics when i reinstall also did 3rd brake light very dark gimme an hour ill put it back on let sun bake the paint up also did front fogs very dark

[Rich J]

Originally Posted by kennyGT bought it earlier today for 12bucks so blue tape and 1500 grit just in case i messed up coming up the stairs to my apartment a drop of water fell from the roof so i sanded it back down and redid heres a picture after 2 coats in a row just did third coat will take pics when i reinstall also did 3rd brake light very dark gimme an hour ill put it back on let sun bake the paint up also did front fogs very dark

So you like marilyn monroe huh?

Looks good, they are a little lighter than mine but I am trying to find out how to make them a little lighter without re doing them.... God I hate the law lol.