Blacking out taillights

[msullivan]

I know there is probably a thread about this but I could not find one. So I am wanting to black out the taillights on my '08 hoe, and was wanting to know if anyone knows the process of having this done or is it best to have some kind of shop do this or is it something you can do yourself. Any help would be appreciated,Thanks

 

[hype143]

hey man, it is easy to do yourself but if you do you have to be patient and take your time. If you dont want to do that almost any body shop will smoke them for you, often times using your factory color paint, thats how mine are and they look great.

If you want to do it yourself, this is how I have done it in the past.

1- I know many people say that you should use a fine grit sandpaper to scuff up your lights for the paint to stick and that does work, but if you buy some duplicolor adhesion promoter and make sure your lights are clean the paint will stick just as good without sanding.

2 - after you prepare your lights buy some tint spray paint, there are many different name brands, I have tried nightshades and modelmasters, they both work well. Keep applying coats until you get your desired darkness.

3- after this I would put 3-5 coats of a good clearcoat over the top of them, this will make them last alot longer without chipping.

This is just my way of doing it.

 

[teemgreen99]

wow that is really dark, can you even see the brake lights?

 

[hype143]

yea , I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to but they are very visible even during the day

 

[tast101]

We got some stuff about it no one bothers to stray away from the 2k7+ section.

http://tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?t=5468

 

[smmperformance]

See here: http://www.tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?t=6314

 

[jazejeff]

VHT can of paint $14.95 part #sp999 call and order it from any paint retailer

 

[smmperformance]

VHT can of paint $14.95 part #sp999 call and order it from any paint retailer

The real trick is doing a nice job coating them...

 

[teemgreen99]

how do you remove the third brake does it just pull off?

 

[smmperformance]

how do you remove the third brake does it just pull off?

Pop and lift the upper glass gate, then remove the three torx head screws right there...

 

[teemgreen99]

You can not just remove the lens? You have to take the whole wing off? or do they seperate after removal?

 

[smmperformance]

You can not just remove the lens? You have to take the whole wing off? or do they seperate after removal?

They seperate after removal...

 

[teemgreen99]

how many cans of night shade should I get? I figured one would be enough but one guy I know said when he did it he should of got 2-3 cans cause he ran out to early

 

[smmperformance]

how many cans of night shade should I get? I figured one would be enough but one guy I know said when he did it he should of got 2-3 cans cause he ran out to early

We normally use between 2-3 cans per pair of lights we do. When a customer purchases it from us, we usually suggest this. Are you looking to purchase the Niteshade? If so, we can help you out...

 

[msullivan]

How much do you sell cans of VHT for? I have found it for 11.99 through Oreilly's auto parts store but you have to order it inwhich they can have it to you the same day if you order it in the morning.

 

[jazejeff]

How much do you sell cans of VHT for? I have found it for 11.99 through Oreilly's auto parts store but you have to order it inwhich they can have it to you the same day if you order it in the morning.

that a good price . im $15 shipped

 

[smmperformance]

Hi. We can sell it to you for $9.99 per can with free shipping to your door...

 

[tast101]

I would say order some clearcoat too.

 

[msullivan]

How long would it take to ship to 77511 zip code, its right outside of Houston, Texas. Also do you sell the clear coat spray and is it something you would need to use with the VHT nite shade? Thanks

 

[smmperformance]

How long would it take to ship to 77511 zip code, its right outside of Houston, Texas. Also do you sell the clear coat spray and is it something you would need to use with the VHT nite shade? Thanks

Hi. Here is the pricing for the components:

VHT NiteShade, Part #SP999: $9.99 per can
VHT Large Can HQ Clear Coat, Part #BSP300: $15.99 per can

Free shipping to anywhere in the US... 2-3 Business Days from payment, to your door... We have them in stock and ready to ship ASAP!