Tinted Tails (96-99)
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ALRIGHT, im out from the depths of space... sorry ![Smile](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/smile.gif)
anyways.. i figured the shape of the 96-99 tails would look a little too strange if they were completely tinted.. so i just tinted the turn signals (obviously) .. however, i did a shitty job and didnt put a clear coat or laquer on the top and it slowly chipped off so i got some goo gone and stripped it. As of now im in the process of getting some VHT night shades online ...but im still in a debate of what clearcoat to use on top of the VHT.. any suggestions tinters??
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oh yeah.. i tinted my ole 95'* tails too.. looked pretty good. The car only lasted another week after i did it :(
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anyways.. i figured the shape of the 96-99 tails would look a little too strange if they were completely tinted.. so i just tinted the turn signals (obviously) .. however, i did a shitty job and didnt put a clear coat or laquer on the top and it slowly chipped off so i got some goo gone and stripped it. As of now im in the process of getting some VHT night shades online ...but im still in a debate of what clearcoat to use on top of the VHT.. any suggestions tinters??
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oh yeah.. i tinted my ole 95'* tails too.. looked pretty good. The car only lasted another week after i did it :(
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Alien... you only tinted your amber lights.... hrm... I guess it'* the lighter color of your car... makes the tails look tinted.
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they don't make headlight covers for 96+. they were custom made from 92-95s.
i think the tails(whole strip) would look fine tinted on a black 96-99.
here....i'll ***** some more with tinted tails
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i think the tails(whole strip) would look fine tinted on a black 96-99.
here....i'll ***** some more with tinted tails
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Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
What do people normally do... mask off the backup lights or not?
Any suggestions for brand/type of paint (and/or clear coat)?
looong4 suggested NIGHTSHADES TAILIGHT TINT
I'm looking for something that'* going to look nice, but still let the lights from the tail/brake/reverse thru ok. Also I'm looking for something that'* going to last a while too.
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Any suggestions for brand/type of paint (and/or clear coat)?
looong4 suggested NIGHTSHADES TAILIGHT TINT
I'm looking for something that'* going to look nice, but still let the lights from the tail/brake/reverse thru ok. Also I'm looking for something that'* going to last a while too.
Thanks
For what it will look like with various lights on, see my cardomain page here: http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/250343/3
This will show you what it will look like when done.
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Originally Posted by BonneAlien
what material to cover the VHT? ..
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