Thread: 04+ VHT'd tails!

so i haven't seen anyone do the tails on an 04+ yet...so here is my 07 custom tails by VHT nightshades and about 15 hours worth of my time...
step 1. - sand down the tail light

step 2. - clean with windex and a microfiber towel to remove any dust etc.

step 3. - tape off (or don't)

step 4. - i did about ten light coats of nightshades letting each coat dry about 10 min. each. i also lightly sanded after every three coats because it seemed to not be very thick.

step 5. - remove tape (keep in mind the unpainted portion is still sanded so that the clear will stick to it)

step 6. - clear with a light coat of clear, wait until tacky, and coat a little heavier this time, then wait until tacky, and coat another thicker layer. (should look wet but do not let it run) i allowed the clear to dry for about 4 hours before putting them back on the vehicle.

step 7. - put them back on your sweet ride.



step 8. - buff with 3m rubbing compound with a wheel buffer (i am planning on doing this later today, and it is supposed to give it a nice glossy shine because they look a tad dull right now, but i'm quite pleased with the outcome!)

what do you think?

15 hours? Wow, check these ones out compared to yours, there's also some other links to some different stuff.

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yeah, his do look BA. i wasn't saying that no one has ever done tails like mine, i was just saying i hadn't seen it...but yeah, flips work is awesome. i'm still working on getting mine a little shinier though. we will see...i hope it turns out 1/2 as good as flips!

Yeah you can only hope . A buddy of mine has a new Buick (Lucerne CXL) and he had his tails painted and cleared to match the rest of his car, came out amazing, his car's black with 5% tints though so yeah .

should have taken off the taped off areas after a few coats. you only tinted the areas that dont show any light anyway. kind of defeats the point of tinting them.

Here's a picture of my tails tinted

Do them yourself Clar? You need duals BADLY.

Originally Posted by Bio248

should have taken off the taped off areas after a few coats. you only tinted the areas that dont show any light anyway. kind of defeats the point of tinting them.

cops are so bad about that here though that i really didn't want to mess with them. i've heard of cops giving out tickets on numerous occasions for license plate lights being out that i just didn't want to mess with it.

Originally Posted by Flip

You shouldve just used BLACK paint then clear them.. They look good

you are right, i should have. would have been cheaper than that VHT. and you were right, i ended up messing them up at first cuz the spray can started to sputter, and made all these bubbles. luckily, i was able to sand them out, and overall, i was pretty happy with the results. i just wish mine were as shiny as the ones you do.

mine were done with a mix of clear and black, I had a friend that works at an autobody shop do them

Originally Posted by Dboy23

You need duals BADLY.

haha, I know