nightshades w/o clear

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:23 am

how long can i have nightshades on my tails w/out clearcoat without any negative effects?

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:29 pm

Depends on the elements, the sun, etc. It will fade over time, it has no protection, etc. Its only a matter of time before it will start to look like ass.

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:35 pm

i plan on clearing it but im pretty strapped for cash so it would be like a couple weeks, would it be good until then? and use the UPOL #1 right?

silverneontuner · Post by **silverneontuner** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:17 am

you can get a can of cheap clear coat for like 10 dollars . . .

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:11 am

i know but i want clear that will last and the upol comes highly reccomended.

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:13 pm

Ive used Duplicolor clear on all the lights ive done including mine and even though its not UV protected n all that they never faded, got hazy, chipped /cracked/peeled or anything bad.

jake_tim · Post by **jake_tim** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:45 pm

IMO, you should have waited to nightshade them until you had all the necessary supplies. Chances are that, the paint will be blemished from weathering before you can get some clear on there and they will look bad. Maybe you should take the nightshade off, wait till you can buy clear, then do it all the right way.

...just saying.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:46 pm

Yes you could wait a couple of weeks, but you would have to re-wetsand the tails with 600 grit and then clear. Sometimes its better to wait until you have everything you need before starting the project. Although I know being anxious and wanting to get it done usually prevails.

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:04 pm

i havent nightshaded yet, i was planning on buying some soon and yea, ill be geting everytihng at once. thnx for ur help.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:42 pm

Good idea! Good luck, post up when you're done!

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:44 pm

will do

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:47 pm

hmm, my side markers and third brake light has been tinted for about a year and a half with no clear. haven't had an issue with it fading yet.

Paralyzer · Post by **Paralyzer** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:41 pm

wait till you have all the materials. It will save you headaches and time later on. You can plan something now but you won't know what can happen or hit them within 2 weeks. I have learned that from experience.

teh6xthecharm · Post by **teh6xthecharm** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:18 pm

I did mine once....had them done for a year or 2, and eventually it all faded off. But i used clear too,the duplicolor acriylic lacquer. It had a nice shine, but still faded.

my friend did his on his car, and they havent faded a bit w/ the same clear. maybe it just depends on your method and drying time and such.