VHT Nightshade - 1 Coat

[EEEliminator]

While I had my taillights off for painting my bumper I decided to tint the turn signal portion with VHT nightshade. this was more of a test to see how I like the product and how it holds up. I didn't do much prepwork out side of cleaning it with a wax grease remover (from the autobody store) and masking it off. I wanted the light to still be very visible and it to look somewhat factory. I'm actually very pleased with the way it looks, its pretty subtle and I don't think most people would notice it. I think I'll end up removing it, reapplying the night shades then putting clear coat over it (not the rattle can type). I've seen some other cars that have tinted taillights and the tint looks flat, I'm assuming that the UV attacks it and does that. If mine does that then that is probably when I'll redo it.

Anyone know if this will eventually turn to a flat finish?

Here is is off the truck, just one coat:


Installed:


Stock for reference and in the sun:


Tinted in the sun:

 

[4RnR Grl]

That looks great! I have been debating whether to do this or the clear smoked lamin-x.

 

[4RunnerAU]

That looks really good - I am going for the blackout look on my T4R and the one thing that sticks out are the tail-lights.

Why are you removing it again? Just to add the clear-coat?

 

[KidVermicious]

That doesn't look terrible.

 

[manofsteele2003]

That looks great. I've tried that product several times and never had any luck with it no matter how well I prepped. That's one of the reasons I started using vinyl.

 

[EEEliminator]

That looks really good - I am going for the blackout look on my T4R and the one thing that sticks out are the tail-lights.

Why are you removing it again? Just to add the clear-coat?

I was only planning on removing it if it turns to a flat finish, I'm not sure if its the same product but I've seen other vehicles with smoked lenses that look like they have a flat finish. I like the glossy look, I figure I'll just wait and see how it holds up. If it needs more durability then I'll remove it and clear coat it.

 

[EEEliminator]

That looks great. I've tried that product several times and never had any luck with it no matter how well I prepped. That's one of the reasons I started using vinyl.

I had planned on the vinyl, I was just too impatient as this was available over the counter locally.

 

[Storm Runner]

Installed:

I'm pretty sure a 4Runner doesn't qualify as a "compact". :lol:

 

[simple]

I'm pretty sure a 4Runner doesn't qualify as a "compact". :lol:

If it fits...

 

[bloodninja]

If it fits...

It sits.

 

[EEEliminator]

I'm pretty sure a 4Runner doesn't qualify as a "compact". :lol:

lol, busted :madgrin: this spot actually has a pie shaped dead zone in front of the column to the left that the convex mirror is hanging from. I'm on an angle into that area so it fits, I'm not infringing on the adjacent spot to the left.

 

[Mistaken]

Looks great! Even looks OEM.

 

[suprarztt]

If you guys want better results, find a bodyshop, have them prep the light and apply a dark tinted clearcoat. Each additional coat obviously makes it darker, so see how it looks after each coat.

 

[Apex Overland]

im digging it. :thumb3:

 

[Hellamatic]

Make sure you do a clear coat over them. Nightshades fades like a mofo and the clear seems to slow down the fade.

 

[EEEliminator]

Make sure you do a clear coat over them. Nightshades fades like a mofo and the clear seems to slow down the fade.

Thanks, that is what I wanted to know.

 

[TheDarkOne]

Im doing a VHT project myself.....current setup is on the right (with the Red)...left and side is photo-shopped tinting out the red) Thoughts on comparison?