Sanjuro

Humidity is your biggest enemy here... One reason I advocate taking the tails out, is so that you can either shoot them inside or at least let them dry in relatively controlled conditions. It can take one hour to about 5 or 6.

gcxandy

looks like i'll need a day off for this project. thanks for the write up Sanjuro .

Im gonna order the niteshades tonight

PGA_PRO

Soulquarian, how many cans of VHT did you use? Your car looks great. How many coats of Clearcoat did you put on? Also did you do the headlights as well or just the tails? My BSP is getting this styling as soon as possible. Thanks.

HSP

etsnet

iTrader: (2)

How many cans did you use? Those look DARK. Also what brand/kind of clear coat? I'm thinking about redoing mine.

Hyghgynx

Very good thread!! Very informative and thorough! I will be doing this mod early next week. The kicker? TYCs and Vans paint...

Reese: Cut it out! Your tC is gettin' me excited! Seriously, your tC looks great! Keep up the good work!

Reese

MUHAHAHAH ROFL!!! Im working on the front right now I'll post pictures when im finished. Thanks for the compliments.

Hyghgynx

Well, I'm almost finished. Here's a couple of pics to entertain you...




Just need to buff them out some more. They didn't come out glossy. The first can of paint we used was glossy. We ran out before we could finish because the can is only 1/3 the size of a regular paint can. The second can (which I ordered the EXACT same thing! Or so I thought?) didn't come out glossy. That's ok though because they actually look smoked. All in all, well worth it IMO.

Reese

^^ Well I have to say I dont care for the TYC tails I do like what youve done with them The red looks really good with the SSM.. Nice Job
( im about to rip mine off and do them again, lol )

raWr215

im not sure what clear coat some dood in the civic i bumped into at pepboys used, but he said after 2 weeks, it starts to run off O_o

can you give me feed back on that clear coat after 2 weeks? XD

Reese

^^ Maybe he used a crappy clear coat??? Mine is still shiny and it looks like other people that have used a clear coat are still shinning.

tCtab

I am so happy posted some pics of the tinting on the flint mica. thanks..

Sanjuro

Mine is as shiny as the day I sprayed it. It's in constant weather and sun.

Like Reese said, perhaps that person used a different brand, but I would be willing to bet it was the way he applied it or an incompatibility with whatever he was spraying it on. There could be a lot of factors we aren't taking into consideration.

cuba

If you ask me, it looks GREAT!!!! However you cant undo it....

Sanjuro

Thanks! I would argue one could undo it, but it would take a little effort. On the plus side... it would take a little effort!! Which means of course its durable, polishable, waxable, etc.

To be honest, I can't figure out why one would need or want to remove it if applied properly. I have had zero problems with law enforcement.. and if I really wanted to change to something, it would most likely be when an aftermarket light comes out anyway.

But hey, it takes different strokes to move the world and all...

tmimsy

is it possible to clear coat the lights and in the future tint them darker...i ran out of VHT and i dont want to have my lights out for 3 more days waiting for another can...so should i clear coat it now and then do it later, or if i clear coat it, will it be permanently sealed?

etsnet

iTrader: (2)

You can clear it now and just go back and sand it a little and add more nightshade and clear again. Better yet, just trow them back on now and in a few days when you get the new can respray and then clear. No reason to clear now if it's only gonna be a few days.

tmimsy

but it is possible to clear coat it and then resmoek them...i dont know when i will get a chance to resmoke them...i work all weekend after my finals and then I leave for Hawaii so it could be a matter of weeks of i dont get it done this weekend...i just wanted to know if i can clearcoat it if possible then resmoke

Reese

^^ yes of course it is.

Later on if you wanna make them darker just wetsand a bit more then VHT then Clearcoat again BUT yes its ok to clear coat them now.

etsnet

iTrader: (2)

What she said.

tmimsy

thanks guys...and girl....gotta get some more vht but for now i think ill seal it with a clear coat ....or 5