painting led tails black (anyone done or have pics)

**Hardonyomom** · 01-20-2015

Ok sorry for double post but i have decided to get my red led tails painted black professionaly at the body shop while its there. Has anyone done this before on a gp and if so where can i find pictures?

**yzboy85** · 01-20-2015

Not sure if this helps but these are my led tails tinted with 2 coats of vht niteshades

**231FUN** · 01-20-2015

Don't think you want to "paint" them, as mentioned above most use VHT niteshade which is basically spray tint in a can.
You can play with the number of coats you use to get them to desired darkness, just keep in mind that the law frowns upon this in some areas.

**REDCRAPGP** · 01-20-2015

Paint is similar to tint if it's rationed correct but looks way cleaner. This is a black and clear mix.. I think the word paint is what's causing the confusion if rationed correctly it will be very translucent and won't effect the light output.

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**HighOctaneRacing** · 01-20-2015

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

Paint is similar to tint if it's rationed correct but looks way cleaner. This is a black and clear mix.. I think the word paint is what's causing the confusion if rationed correctly it will be very translucent and won't effect the light output.

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BTW the 4th pic has your license plate lol

**Hardonyomom** · 01-20-2015

Thanks for the pics. Red comp that looks good. I was thrown off by the whole painting thing too when i talked to my body shop. I said i've done translucent paint before called vht night shade but it looked like crap when i did because im not a professional. They said the best way to do it is to sand it, Paint it gloss black, then add clear , then buff it out. I guess vht nightshade is just more user friendly but its still just a cheap film so i guess painting it is the right way to go. They said don't worry your going to love it so i guess thats where im forced to be at and believe now.

**REDCRAPGP** · 01-20-2015

Yea I think the word paint throws everyone off but I bet you'll be happy. I've seen some good and bad vht jobs that made me not go that route. 6 years and tails still look great I just treat it like I do the regular paint on the car. Same paint was used for the rev and brake light too.. I don't have any pictures of those lit up though.

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