Tcguy85

have a pic with the mirror light flashing? that looks great! and thanks for clearing up the whole sanding thing.

so there is no need to sand before applying the niteshades to the lights? it will stick the the light as it is?

captainlaziness

Don't have a pic of it lit up. But it's VHT so the light shines through just like it would without tint, not as two lines.

And no need to sand prior to painting, just make sure the tails are clean and that you've got plenty of clear on 'em.

Edit-
Now that I think about it, it couldn't hurt to scuff up the tails a bit with 2000 grit sandpaper before spraying. I just didn't do it on mine.

DonnyDarko

Yah I taped the $hit out of my car! You really dont wanna wetsand a part or pepper it w/ some VHT....So make sure u get inbetween the cracks w/ tape or well I used sheets of paper and taped them on... double up tho cause paper can leak. I personally hate 2k grit...it scratched a part of my lense (maybe i used too much force) but I just stuck w/ 1k grit and it seemed to do the trick. Use ALOT of water....

burninskulls0911

take the lights out and you have to sand before abd if you want you can before the clear (thats what i did)

burninskulls0911

heres the paint i used on the wheels

and here is the 3rd brake light when lit up(about the same for the tails and side markers)

Ty_Max

Say you did not like how it came out could you rub paint thinner on it maybe to get the paint off?

scrd

How hard are the tail lights to get off?

Hyghgynx

Easiest way I found was to take off the rear bumper COMPLETELY. It's only 5 black clips, a tug on the bumper, and less than 7 mins. Just be sure to have a blanket around so that you can put your bumper on it after removal and not scratch it up.

Ty_Max

So I take it there is no removing the paint once done say if you got a fix it ticket?

scrd

Theres no way to get them out without pulling off the whole bumper?

captainlaziness

I didn't remove the rear completely, but I did have to undo a few of the clips. There is a piece of the tailight that clips into the bumper.

Hyghgynx

^^Oops! I forgot there were a couple of bolts in the wheel well and removal of the interior plastic pieces also. You could probably just do the bolts, the plastic removal process, and the tug on the bumper. Search for the TYC install thread. It will give you great directions on the 'how to'. (Sorry, but I couldn't find the thread when I searched.)

*NEVERMIND the ()!!! I found it!!...

TYC Install

captainlaziness

Paint thinner would probably remove the VHT but I think your best bet would be to purchase another set of OEM tails. That way you can take your time spraying one set and you'll also have an un-tinted set to swap in if neccessary.

DonnyDarko

OEM tails only run $40? maybe even cheaper on Ebay! So if u mess up....atleast it wont cost u too much

rufio

dude someone should make a video of how to take off the tail lights because they are nearly impossible to get off.

DonnyDarko

I just used tape...taped it off, too much hassle to take it off in my opinion...and if u tape it right nothing will go wrong

Ty_Max

I remember my parents saying those lights cost 200 each and I was like...yea from someone on crack...
but then again they all drive American Cars with lights that probably do cost that much

captainlaziness

That's probably about what you would pay at the dealership.

burninskulls0911

CF_KC_WIDETC

[quote="scionetics"][quote="Reese"]OK I did the tails "again" today to make them a bit darker.
Let me know what ya think

BEFORE


I like it not to dark goood job