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<blockquote data-quote="Tispho" data-source="post: 10142801" data-attributes="member: 80068"><p>Here is a video of how to smoke your taillights with VHT niteshade.</p><p></p><p>[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSKA0ElKg1Q"]YouTube - HOW TO TINT YOUR TAIL LIGHTS WITH VHT NITESHADES (VIDEO 1 OF 2)[/nomedia]</p><p></p><p>The video generalizes how to do it, but I have posted more detailed instructions below. </p><p></p><p></p><p>1. Sand tail lights with 2000 Grit wet sand paper. Be careful to try not to sand the white reverse light parts. </p><p></p><p>2. Mask off reverse lights extremely carefully, I used clear tape for this because I can see the reverse light edges better.</p><p></p><p>3. Mask off the ABS plastic. Use masking tape for this.</p><p> </p><p>4. Wipe tail lights with weak solvent, such as prep wipes or wax and grease remover. Be careful not to get any on the masked part because solvent will cause the adhesive on the tape to break down and get all over the taillight. </p><p></p><p>5. Spray VHT niteshade on very lightly to serve as a bonding layer.</p><p></p><p>NOTE: VHT niteshade is a translucent black paint which allows the light to shine through, DO NOT USE REGULAR BLACK PAINT. </p><p></p><p>6. Start spraying wet coats of VHT, do this as evenly as possible! Otherwise you will have to remove all the VHT and start all over again from step 1. I used one wet coat to achieve my level of tint. </p><p> </p><p>7. Wait 30 minutes for VHT to dry a little, then spray as many layers of clear as you want. Wait 5 minutes between layers to prevent paint runs. I used Dupli-color acrylic lacquor clear coat as it dries to the touch quicker than other clear coats that I have used. </p><p></p><p>8. Wait about 1 hour to handle, remove the masking tape carefully, stick the taillights in a bag, stick a hair dryer in the bag, tape the bag shut, cut some holes in the corners of the bag. And leave it to dry for 30 minutes - 2 hours depending on how much electricity you want to consume. Of course the longer the better. </p><p></p><p>NOTE: You want the temperature in the bag between 140 - 170 degrees Fº, cut more or less holes to adjust temperature. Use a meat thermometer to monitor the temperature. Too hot and your risking damage. </p><p></p><p>NOTE: I used the hair dryer and bag to help the paint dry for 2 hours. The reason is because if you do not, overtime when the paint dries, you will see sanding marks as the paint begins to dry and shrink more. The purpose of this step is to try and dry/cure the paint as much as possible so that this effect will be minimal. </p><p></p><p>9. Wait overnight, then sand your tail lights with 2000 grit till you see no more dust and orange peel.</p><p></p><p>10. Use an orbital buffer to reduce the likeliness of paint burn. Compound and polish to a reflective finish.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>NOTE: Spray paint is not solvent resistant, so do not accidentally pour gasoline, or any other solvent onto your taillights! </p><p></p><p>NOTE: If you do mess up, the entire process is REVERSIBLE. Wipe the paint off with solvent, sand the taillights down, and try again. </p><p></p><p>NOTE: I posted these steps because many of you asked how it was done. However if you have never had painting, or detailing experience. I advise against attempting this on your own. A good body shop may be able to paint your tail lights for you for around </p><p>$100.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tispho, post: 10142801, member: 80068"] Here is a video of how to smoke your taillights with VHT niteshade. [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSKA0ElKg1Q"]YouTube - HOW TO TINT YOUR TAIL LIGHTS WITH VHT NITESHADES (VIDEO 1 OF 2)[/nomedia] The video generalizes how to do it, but I have posted more detailed instructions below. 1. Sand tail lights with 2000 Grit wet sand paper. Be careful to try not to sand the white reverse light parts. 2. Mask off reverse lights extremely carefully, I used clear tape for this because I can see the reverse light edges better. 3. Mask off the ABS plastic. Use masking tape for this. 4. Wipe tail lights with weak solvent, such as prep wipes or wax and grease remover. Be careful not to get any on the masked part because solvent will cause the adhesive on the tape to break down and get all over the taillight. 5. Spray VHT niteshade on very lightly to serve as a bonding layer. NOTE: VHT niteshade is a translucent black paint which allows the light to shine through, DO NOT USE REGULAR BLACK PAINT. 6. Start spraying wet coats of VHT, do this as evenly as possible! Otherwise you will have to remove all the VHT and start all over again from step 1. I used one wet coat to achieve my level of tint. 7. Wait 30 minutes for VHT to dry a little, then spray as many layers of clear as you want. Wait 5 minutes between layers to prevent paint runs. I used Dupli-color acrylic lacquor clear coat as it dries to the touch quicker than other clear coats that I have used. 8. Wait about 1 hour to handle, remove the masking tape carefully, stick the taillights in a bag, stick a hair dryer in the bag, tape the bag shut, cut some holes in the corners of the bag. And leave it to dry for 30 minutes - 2 hours depending on how much electricity you want to consume. Of course the longer the better. NOTE: You want the temperature in the bag between 140 - 170 degrees Fº, cut more or less holes to adjust temperature. Use a meat thermometer to monitor the temperature. Too hot and your risking damage. NOTE: I used the hair dryer and bag to help the paint dry for 2 hours. The reason is because if you do not, overtime when the paint dries, you will see sanding marks as the paint begins to dry and shrink more. The purpose of this step is to try and dry/cure the paint as much as possible so that this effect will be minimal. 9. Wait overnight, then sand your tail lights with 2000 grit till you see no more dust and orange peel. 10. Use an orbital buffer to reduce the likeliness of paint burn. Compound and polish to a reflective finish. NOTE: Spray paint is not solvent resistant, so do not accidentally pour gasoline, or any other solvent onto your taillights! NOTE: If you do mess up, the entire process is REVERSIBLE. Wipe the paint off with solvent, sand the taillights down, and try again. NOTE: I posted these steps because many of you asked how it was done. However if you have never had painting, or detailing experience. I advise against attempting this on your own. A good body shop may be able to paint your tail lights for you for around $100. [/QUOTE]
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