using nightshade to tint tails

OB · Post by OB » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:09 pm

Please gimme a detailed step by step on how to get these tails to look absolutly amazing. I found cans of nightshade for 10 bucks online so i plan on getting it soon, but i wanted to get organized first. thanks guys

joelrgr · Post by **joelrgr** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:56 pm

Remove lights via screws behind trunk wall carpet
Clean lenses with denatured alcohol
Put tailights on level painting surface lense facing straight up
Spray very light horizontal coats
apply as many coats as u see fit for darkness, but gauge darkness away from direct light, the reflective areas in the tails can be decieving and u can always get darker, just harder to lighten up lol

Very easy
Also some ppl prefer to use clear coat over the nightshade. Ive done several sets of taillight for many different cars and get a very glossy finish everytime and havent had any "wear" issues and its been approx 4 years since the first set and they still look great.

As with any painting, alot of the sucess is in the prep work

Also you should only need one can.

OB · Post by OB » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:08 pm

what sort of clear coat would u suggest (brand, name etc.)? what sort of alcohol is that u speak of? im not familiar with painting or much body work altogether, so im clueless. thanks for helping im gonna order the stuff soon, but not until i can get my eyelids and some other CF shit too.

joelrgr · Post by **joelrgr** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:36 pm

Not sure on clear coat.
The alcohol can be found at hardware stores, its actually called Denatured.

OB · Post by OB » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:40 pm

ok thanks lots. let me know if u find out about the clear coat, ill ask around tho.

Steaks · Post by **Steaks** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:57 am

check out my lights that is with nite shade and clear coat, I have not buffed em yet though will be in the summer.