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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 03:01 AM
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I have a can of Night shades that i want to use on my tails since i ran out of money and i can't afford lltek's smoked tails. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on this stuff?? I've tried to search aw and these forums for how-to's but i can't find anything. Also, is this stuff going to fade to purple like some cars i've seen?
 
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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google my friend....
 
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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take them out of the car and paint them. the can should have come with instructions
 
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Yes. I have a suggestion. Go to a hobby shop and purchase tint spray. I tinted my backlights the darkest shade of black, on my silver 2001tq. It makes the car look different. I love it!
 
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 02:05 AM
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I've found some good directions for getting this done, but only one set of directions suggested a clearcoat to use and they said model paint (Testers). I've used Testers tint spray on old cars and it fades in a few months. I don't want the clear coat to become dull, is there anyone who knows of a really good clearcoat spray to use that won't fade? I don't have access to any paint equipment, so I'm limited to spray cans.
 
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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anyone?
 
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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I didnt clear coat mine, because i might decide to take it off.....Just go to a local hobby shop and purchase tint spray, it works man, just make sure you take your tail lights out when your spray or tape it up
 
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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So all you do is buy a can of tint spray, (any specific one?) And spray that on the outside of the taillight?

sounds pretty simple.

Got any pics? love to see how it came out.
 
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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I tinted my tail lights with tint spray i bought from my local hobby shop.. It looks like theres gloss in it already so its got quiet a shine clean look. The spray was about 3.50 for a can, and it was more than enough for me. the brand was called Pactra. I can upload some pics later for you.
 
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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well he said he already has nite shades so he doesnt need to visit the local hobby shop. BF. i have used nite shades as well as someother GP guys. Ill see if i can dig up some pics but it works really well. Clear coat will bring a little more shine and protection to it from scuff and scratches..........but the end result if you prep it right is oh so nice.

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