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*MonteSS454* · 11-02-2008, 07:52 PM

Anyone used and nightshade to tint the lenses on your truck?

Feedback is needed.

1966gmc · 11-02-2008, 09:56 PM

I have used it on numerous vehicles I have owned.It's great.I usually spray 3-5 light coats on mine.Then go over it with some clearcoat.Then you can wet sand it and polish to get a shiny finish.Like any other paint,just take your time

*MonteSS454* · 11-02-2008, 10:01 PM

Do you do it on the outside or inside of the lense? I've heard of people doing both.

1966gmc · 11-02-2008, 10:03 PM

I have always done the outside of the lens. This pic is of my old Tiburon.

*MonteSS454* · 11-02-2008, 10:11 PM

So 3 to 5 coats and some clear on top?

1966gmc · 11-02-2008, 10:15 PM

Yep.Just depends on how dark you wanna go.I did a couple coats of clear just to make sure I had enough for the wet sanding

*MonteSS454* · 11-02-2008, 10:20 PM

What grit did you use?

1966gmc · 11-02-2008, 10:28 PM

I used 2000 grit

*MonteSS454* · 11-02-2008, 10:33 PM

Sweet, thanks.

I found a guy on a 350z forum that did a complete write up on how to do it.

http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/How_to_Smoke_Taillights

11-02-2008, 07:52 PM	#1
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	VHT Nightshade Anyone used and nightshade to tint the lenses on your truck? Feedback is needed.

11-02-2008, 09:56 PM	#2
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: VHT Nightshade I have used it on numerous vehicles I have owned.It's great.I usually spray 3-5 light coats on mine.Then go over it with some clearcoat.Then you can wet sand it and polish to get a shiny finish.Like any other paint,just take your time

11-02-2008, 10:01 PM	#3
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: VHT Nightshade Do you do it on the outside or inside of the lense? I've heard of people doing both.

11-02-2008, 10:03 PM	#4
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: VHT Nightshade I have always done the outside of the lens. This pic is of my old Tiburon.

11-02-2008, 10:11 PM	#5
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: VHT Nightshade So 3 to 5 coats and some clear on top?

11-02-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: VHT Nightshade Yep.Just depends on how dark you wanna go.I did a couple coats of clear just to make sure I had enough for the wet sanding

11-02-2008, 10:20 PM	#7
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: VHT Nightshade What grit did you use?

11-02-2008, 10:28 PM	#8
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: VHT Nightshade I used 2000 grit

11-02-2008, 10:33 PM	#9
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: VHT Nightshade Sweet, thanks. I found a guy on a 350z forum that did a complete write up on how to do it. http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/How_to_Smoke_Taillights



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