Wich tail light tint?

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04-27-2009, 06:48 AM

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Pretty good, just spray enough coats to get the desired darkness. Then wet sand it and spray a couple coats of clear on it.

Dumb question but by clear... meaning what?

04-27-2009, 06:51 AM

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Well, its clear coat. Its what is going to bring out the shine and make them look like the rest of the car. If you dont use clear then you will get a dull finish. Clear coat gives you that "wet" look.

04-27-2009, 06:58 AM

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So buy the Spray-on Smoked Color Lens Paint and then add clear coat? Any recommendations for the clear coat?

04-27-2009, 07:01 AM

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Not really, just go to your local automotive store and they should have some in a spray can.

04-27-2009, 07:03 AM

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Not really, just go to your local automotive store and they should have some in a spray can.

Ok... thanks will do. So this is a good idea instead of replacing the tailights?... legal too im taking it?

04-28-2009, 09:18 PM

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blackout tints from autobadges.com

04-28-2009, 10:06 PM

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Pretty good, just spray enough coats to get the desired darkness. Then wet sand it and spray a couple coats of clear on it.

vht nightshade is the best way to go! just make sure you wet sand it and add some clear once done so that it shines

04-28-2009, 10:11 PM

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So buy the Spray-on Smoked Color Lens Paint and then add clear coat? Any recommendations for the clear coat?

lowes sells a clearcoat that works really good and is like $3 for a can which is all you need. its in a spray can and i think its duplicolor

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