my attempt at tinted tails

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brianw0048

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i wouldn't call this a failure, but it definitely needs practice, lol.

I used VHT nightshades, wet sanded the tails with 2,000 grit before spraying them, then wet sanded them with 2000 after spraying, and finally polished with a rubbing compound. They're not perfect, but they'll do until i decide to redo them or buy something else.

Pictures aren't great cause it's dark outside and there's a light on the passenger side of the truck...but I think the driver side is a hair darker anyway...

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Looks good. Just do a little more sanding on the driver side to even it out. I did the same to mine. I like the way they look.


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If you plan on keeping the vht on for awhile, you should clearcoat them. If you don't the vht fades over time.
 

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If you plan on keeping the vht on for awhile, you should clearcoat them. If you don't the vht fades over time.
I was planning on doing the same thing to mine with vht night shades. Whats the best clear coat to use with the vht?

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I didn't use a clear, I waxed the hell out of them until I got them nice and clear. Mine have been done for two years now, no fading what so ever. I do keep them well wax/polished.


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I was planning on doing the same thing to mine with vht night shades. Whats the best clear coat to use with the vht?

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Only my third brake light is vht'd, my tails have actual tint on them but I used Dupi-Color perfect match automotive clearcoat on it and so have a few other people I know that used vht.
 
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