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Old 03-10-2010 | 06:51 AM
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What do you guys think of this product?
http://shop.microimageonline.com/VAN...nt-VAN3400.htm

I am also looking for a HID kit. Any recommendations?

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Old 03-10-2010 | 07:12 AM
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looks good to me. it seems a little pricey though. vht makes some called niteshades i think. i picked up my can at summit racing for like 14 bucks
Old 03-10-2010 | 12:55 PM
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VHT at your local auto parts store. $12-$15 generally.
Old 03-10-2010 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CK028
looks good to me. it seems a little pricey though. vht makes some called niteshades i think. i picked up my can at summit racing for like 14 bucks

i used night shade on my tails. looks good
Old 03-10-2010 | 03:31 PM
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Thanks! VHT is cheaper indeed.

But too bad that shading lights are 'technically' illegal on road?
Old 03-10-2010 | 04:44 PM
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Depends on how dark...you'll be fine if you don't get stupid, lol.

I would check local laws first...trust me.

Check 'Sponsored Sales' in the 'Classifieds' section for HIDs...a lot of good deals.

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Old 03-10-2010 | 05:28 PM
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I used 3 coats. Could've gone darker without any problem. be careful not to get any runs.
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i did 4 i think, it's too dark for me but it's fine otherwise
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3 coats of ventshade....






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Really goes with the dark shade of paint nicely!
Old 04-07-2010 | 08:48 PM
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That looks really GREAT!!!
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not bad...did you wetsand and buff so they are glossy not matte?
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Originally Posted by FLINTstone
not bad...did you wetsand and buff so they are glossy not matte?

no sir, just rubbing alcohol rubbed them clean, taped off the back-up lights (cause i have LED's in there, and I can't take away from any of their light), and sprayed the ventshade on. each coat took about 20-25 minutes to dry. that's three coats. after drying, gently pulled tape off, and re-installed them on car.

that's it. nothing special, just an hour or two of time.
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