VHT Nite Shades Write Up (Installation, Preparation)

[saint]

I posted this on Ls1tech a month back or so, but I've been getting so much feedback and messages I figured I'd post it up here too. Hope it helps some of you out. Good luck...

After all my searching I came up with limited information leaving me to fend for myself, lol so I decided to make history and do a quick write up on the application, installation, preparation, emancipation proclimation of VHT Nite Shades. And for those who search for Night Shades boom this is now included in that search. N' Joy.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1-2 hours application. (A lot of downtime waiting for it to dry.) + 6 Hours for final dry.

Tools needed:
(2) Cans VHT Nite-Shade (summit racing)
(1) 3m Scuff Pad (advance auto)
(1) Can clear coat spray (non specific)
(1) Windex / Similar Product
(1) Microfiber (recommended but not mandatory)

Steps:
1) Remove parts to be blacked out.

2) Clean all parts with windex and microfiber.

3) Scuff with 3M Scuff pad to prep surface.

4) Wipe excess dust with microfiber.

5) Place 2-piece items side by side, (ie taillights, passenger side corners... etc.)

6) Spray even short bursts across both items as if they were one item to ensure even coating.

7) Wait until the Nite Shades becomes tacky and repeat until desired darkness is reached ( I used about 6, but coat thickness varies, so dont use that as a gauge.)

8) Upon completion of Nite Shades wait about 30 minutes for it to semi-dry, then begin to apply clear coat spray. *Note: When I applied the first coat, I lost most gloss of the nite shades, dont be discouraged, wait til tacky and apply again, repeat until shine is restored.*

9) Wait roughly 6 hours before putting parts back in their original place on vehicle.

10) Drool at your finished job and await mass compliments. :devil:

FINISHED PRODUCT:


Hope this helps everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Or if you think I should change something in this write-up let me know, just drop me a PM.

[deadtrend1]

hwo do it look with the lights on, including your reverse lights

[Brando56894]

yea i was thinkin about blacking out all the circular lights on my car (DLRs, Fog Lights and the ones in rear) and yea how does it look with the lights on? how bright are the lights?

[stevethepirate]

santino, you have ANY left? i am just doing my 3rd brake light, and really dont want to order a full can...

[crazyl]

any pics on a thridgen . mine i think would look pretty cool.http://img447.imageshack.us/img447/2...ture0627zd.jpg

[WayFast84]

do you need to scuff it? can I use anything else?

[IcemanSS]

I thought that was totally illigal in NJ? I've already been harrassed down here for just having blackouts. But regardless, It looks really good bro, great job.

[WayFast84]

steve: since Im such a nice guy, you can have what ever I have left, even if I need to get another can.

[WayFast84]

I just want to say thanks for this write up!! My tail lights look awsome!!!

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by WayFast84

I just want to say thanks for this write up!! My tail lights look awsome!!!

Pics?

- Justin

[WayFast84]

Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

Pics?

- Justin

Im waiting for my camera back and then batterys, I should have my before pics developed and scanned this week(film camera)

[WayFast84]

I did it to my liking, I didnt want it to be pitch black, and I think If I get a spoiler and it has a thirdbrake light I wont be doing it, just so theirs some brake lights that can be seen

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You know you like that haro

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before

[Tsar]

saint, how about those pics with the lights on?

[Tru2Chevy]

Looks pretty good Matt.

- Justin

[WayFast84]

Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

Looks pretty good Matt.

- Justin

Up close you can tell about my old center lock thing and a few scratches from "scuffing" imo if your gonna do it on 82-84 trans am or firebird lights dont scuff just clean real good

[WayFast84]

u think I should make the tal lights glossyer?

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by WayFast84

u think I should make the tal lights glossier?

Fixed.

Also, wouldn't be able to tell you without some good pics of them posted up here.

- Justin