pshojo Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I noticed there is black out spray at auto stores for tail lights and others. Ever use this on headlights, tail lights, ect..? Should i just stay away from this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I would use window tint on your tail lights. For whatever reason in the future you need to remove it you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 The Rustoleum spray tint comes off fairly easy with wetsanding. Having used both VHT Niteshades and Rusto tint, i prefer the Rusto. A little easier to apply, easier to get a good gloss on it, and doesn't fade to pink/purple/red over time like VHT does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skitchin Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 If you have a problem with people tailgating(Like I do!), I wouldn't suggest doing your tails. And if you plan on ever driving again at night, forget the headlights. Relevant: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/73985-My-2-w-bodys-(Pic-Heavy)?p=1110447&viewfull=1#post1110447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtpKo Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I've never understood the desire to tint headlights. In many areas this is illegal, for good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budsjlm Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 If you have a problem with people tailgating(Like I do!), I wouldn't suggest doing your tails. And if you plan on ever driving again at night, forget the headlights. Relevant: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/73985-My-2-w-bodys-(Pic-Heavy)?p=1110447&viewfull=1#post1110447  Thats My tread lol  I did the knights crests on thier becuase i wanted to have a area that had full illumination/reflection I did 2 coats of vht night shade  Running Lights durring the Day  Running light at night   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I used gloss black and cleared my tails on my white Lumina. I'll post when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 there is a certain dye you gotta use for the clear, its different than what they use in base paint. sikkens is what's on my tails I'm pretty sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Couple pics... Â I also used teh same on the sidemarker orange lense, and the turnsignals behind the euro grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I've had good luck with VHT Nightshades. But in order to do it right, it takes a lot of time and effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Some black/clear paint mixed in a sprayer then paint = damn nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I did this with Nightshades: Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Garage Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I did mine also with nightshade... Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscsc Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Sprayed is the only way to go. As has been said, it takes a LOT of applying and sanding to get Niteshades to look good (glossy). On to the (non-W) pics, sorry...  Excuse the gross bumper, it's gone now    Edited May 2, 2012 by oldscsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 i have it on my car and my truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988PhantomFE3 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 WE had covers on our headlights and got a ticket, it's illegal in Washington State. I've even heard about kids getting tickets for those glow lights under the cars that they turn on only when in the parking lots . I was told nicely to remove a license plate out of my window and put it on the front bumper. The motion valve lites on the wheel stems, window tint over 35%, super high intensity headlight bulbs, blue dots, all against the law here. I've seen really nice cars at the local cruze-in's, months later, all the tinted lights are gone...all ticketed. Bummer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 That does look nice. I am thinking that blacked out lights would look good on my all black Cutty. What brand of spray did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Looks good guys, do I need to step up to larger/ brighter bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhildebrand Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I went with the VHT, wetsanded before and between the 2 coats. Then 6 coats of clear, wetsanded between coats again, and after the final. Then buffed them with polishing compound. all lights have the stock bulbs in them. The inside turn hadnt been tinted yet in the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Looks nice, especially with the indicator and running lights. what sand paper grit do you use for wet sanding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Some black/clear paint mixed in a sprayer then paint = damn nice This. I'm surprised nobody goes this route. I did on the sidemarkers on the Monte. Still are shiny, since using a 2K clear, and no wetsanding required (unless you want them glass smooth) which they still look like glossy paint anyway. While I initially like the look of blacked tails, I can't stand when they're so dark (as most of them are) that you can barely make out the brake lights when they're on. I just saw some newer black car the other day, that had them so dark, it looked like they were just painted black, and when they hit the brakes, all I saw was the 3rd light. For these reasons, I've indefinitely postponed doing the tails on any of my vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhildebrand Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 800 in between coats. i used 1000 after the final, and then buffed and waxed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Garage Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 This. I'm surprised nobody goes this route. I did on the sidemarkers on the Monte. Still are shiny, since using a 2K clear, and no wetsanding required (unless you want them glass smooth) which they still look like glossy paint anyway. While I initially like the look of blacked tails, I can't stand when they're so dark (as most of them are) that you can barely make out the brake lights when they're on. I just saw some newer black car the other day, that had them so dark, it looked like they were just painted black, and when they hit the brakes, all I saw was the 3rd light. For these reasons, I've indefinitely postponed doing the tails on any of my vehicles  It's just unnecessary because there's nightshade and if it's done right it looks just as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo354 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 It's just unnecessary because there's nightshade and if it's done right it looks just as good which will subsequently get dull and hazy because nightshade doesn't have all the UV protection and durability of a good clear-coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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