VHT Nightshade

Krimsin · Jun 26, 2009, 11:28 PM

Thinking of blacking out the side turn signals and tails on my TB RA. I heard of this VHT Nightshade stuff from a friend. Just wondering if any of you guys have any insight as to how complicated it can become and whether it's even worth the time/money/effort.

elijahcole92 · Jun 28, 2009, 04:06 PM

i only paid 13 bucks for mine and i loved the way mine came out. I'd take the jdm ones over it but still for that price it works very well

NASTYxNAT3 · Jul 1, 2009, 04:44 AM

i had a couple friends that used it on their tail lights.
i didn't like the results too much. didnt look right imo.
spend the extra money and take it to a shop and tint em, looks cleaner.

if anything i'd black out using that Nightshade stuff on my side turnsignals/markers and my 3rd brake light forsure though
but not my tail lights...

03chi-town0Z · Jul 1, 2009, 09:16 AM

i actually used that on my 03 headlights and taillights when i had it and loved the way it turned out. i have seen some disasters with it too tho. gotta have a skilled hand when it comes to rattle can painting if youre gonna use that stuff for sure.

Krimsin · Jul 1, 2009, 10:57 PM

thanks for the heads up guys.

xRoguex · Jul 1, 2009, 11:34 PM

i used it on all marker lights and tails.

wet sand and use a clear coat as final.. worked perfectly.. looked great and still does.

GraphiteRalli · Jul 2, 2009, 10:19 AM

Yeah. Let me know how that works for ya. I'm about to go find out how much it would be to have my turn signals tails and windows tinted.

trikster77 · Jul 3, 2009, 01:22 PM

Used it on my side markers worked great. Just taped it off realy good wet sanded then painted. Do not use clear coat with vht nightshade!!! its not made to work with clear coat being that it is a translucent paint it will make it very hard for the light to come through and will dull the end product even when pollished.

PS. check my pics in my other thread a few down from this one to see how it turned out.

08Lancer89 · Jul 5, 2009, 08:02 AM

I had my local body shop do them for me, they did the side markers and 3rd brake light for 15 bucks looks amazing

Krimsin · Jul 19, 2009, 04:03 PM

2 hours total. removal, prep and paint, installation.

velocityhead · Jul 19, 2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Krimsin

2 hours total. removal, prep and paint, installation.

How bright do your taillights shine using this? Any problems with the cops?

Looks good.

Krimsin · Jul 19, 2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by velocityhead

How bright do your taillights shine using this? Any problems with the cops?

Looks good.

shines like a champ. no cop issues as of yet. ill try and grab some night shots tonight.

08Lancer89 · Jul 19, 2009, 06:42 PM

looks good i personally dont like nightshades I had mine done with black paint thinned out with clear.

Krimsin · Jul 19, 2009, 10:01 PM

this is just with the headlights on as I could not find anything heavy enough (even a phone book) or another person to hold down the brake. Shows up a little pink bc of crappy cell camera.

blaze00 · Jul 19, 2009, 11:54 PM

i like to take my lenses off the houseing and spray from the inside. no clear coat required and always looks good. just make sure you seal em good when your done