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Normagene · 05-15-2013, 05:17 PM

Looking to tint my new taillights and thinking of trying out VHT SP999 Nite Shades. Just wondering if its any good. Old taillights have the film tint sort of like window tint. They look ok, a few small bubbles, I got better with each light. The spraycan comes w/a clear coat. About 25 bucks, the film is less money, but the spray you can keep adding coats until you get it as dark as you choose.

Donovanl1685 · 05-15-2013, 05:54 PM

I have, it really works well if you spend your time during the prep work, I agree with the coats doing them to what you like, I had mine looking like a black cherry, they looked amazing... I also put clear coat on them after.

Bsanf21 · 05-15-2013, 06:00 PM

can you spray it on your windows?

Normagene · 05-15-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bsanf21

can you spray it on your windows?

Not sure, I think it would look patchy/streaky. That won't show as much on taillights or side markers.

Bsanf21 · 05-15-2013, 09:11 PM

yeah i read up on it. its no good for windows thanks

2012-1822 · 05-15-2013, 09:45 PM

Haven't used it myself, but some guys in my car club have used it on tail lights and side markers and it looks pretty good

In fact I half wish I had used it on my side markers before I decided to paint them, might have been a lot easier

GbrilliantQ · 05-15-2013, 09:53 PM

I've used it with great results on my taillights and side markers. You have to wet sand them with 1500-2000 grit wet sandpaper after each coat and before the first. Be careful though it can block all light if want it to...

Sent from my Transformer

joes407 · 05-16-2013, 06:37 AM

i have seen some static cling tint like covers for the taillights that look decent and are only held on by static

JDP Sales · 05-16-2013, 01:42 PM

It's pretty good stuff. I have done a few sets with it. Just put it on a little lighter than you want it as it will be a bit darker when it dries. It will lighten up after a year or so though.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Icemachine · 05-16-2013, 08:34 PM

After checking out their website. VHT offers a window tint can as well

Normagene · 05-17-2013, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Icemachine

After checking out their website. VHT offers a window tint can as well

I'd be careful doing that, most states have limits to how dark you can go and film tint is sold at specific percentages. Start spraying, and if its like the taillight tint, it gets darker as it dries. I'd be afraid of streaks and uneven coating, but I'd like to see someone's attempt. Never been all that good at painting to perfection.

SlingShot · 05-17-2013, 06:49 AM

I remember back in the late 60's the was a spray window tint, that was blue in color and was used to spray the brow on the windshield. You would spray it on then use a razor blade to trim it or scrape it off.

Normagene · 05-22-2013, 11:23 AM

The lights now have a couple coats of tint and today a couple coats of clear. Hope they didn't go too dark, very easy to get carried away with the tint. Also have to be careful they all tint about the same, a couple extra sprays on one and you can see the difference. They look pretty good, now to let them set overnight and they'll be ready for the install!

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Not the best pictures, can't wait to get a pic after the install.

JDP Sales · 05-22-2013, 11:43 AM

Lookin good!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

05-15-2013, 05:17 PM	#1
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Anyone Try Using Spraycan Tint Looking to tint my new taillights and thinking of trying out VHT SP999 Nite Shades. Just wondering if its any good. Old taillights have the film tint sort of like window tint. They look ok, a few small bubbles, I got better with each light. The spraycan comes w/a clear coat. About 25 bucks, the film is less money, but the spray you can keep adding coats until you get it as dark as you choose.

05-15-2013, 09:45 PM	#6
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Haven't used it myself, but some guys in my car club have used it on tail lights and side markers and it looks pretty good In fact I half wish I had used it on my side markers before I decided to paint them, might have been a lot easier __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

05-17-2013, 06:49 AM	#12
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I remember back in the late 60's the was a spray window tint, that was blue in color and was used to spray the brow on the windshield. You would spray it on then use a razor blade to trim it or scrape it off. __________________

05-22-2013, 11:23 AM	#13
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	The lights now have a couple coats of tint and today a couple coats of clear. Hope they didn't go too dark, very easy to get carried away with the tint. Also have to be careful they all tint about the same, a couple extra sprays on one and you can see the difference. They look pretty good, now to let them set overnight and they'll be ready for the install! Not the best pictures, can't wait to get a pic after the install.

05-15-2013, 05:54 PM	#2
Donovanl1685 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: santa clarita, CA Posts: 35	I have, it really works well if you spend your time during the prep work, I agree with the coats doing them to what you like, I had mine looking like a black cherry, they looked amazing... I also put clear coat on them after.

05-15-2013, 06:00 PM	#3
Bsanf21 Love me some Camaro's! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pooler, GA Posts: 213 View My Garage	can you spray it on your windows?

05-15-2013, 09:11 PM	#5
Bsanf21 Love me some Camaro's! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pooler, GA Posts: 213 View My Garage	yeah i read up on it. its no good for windows thanks

05-15-2013, 09:53 PM	#7
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	I've used it with great results on my taillights and side markers. You have to wet sand them with 1500-2000 grit wet sandpaper after each coat and before the first. Be careful though it can block all light if want it to... Sent from my Transformer

05-16-2013, 06:37 AM	#8
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	i have seen some static cling tint like covers for the taillights that look decent and are only held on by static

05-16-2013, 01:42 PM	#9
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	It's pretty good stuff. I have done a few sets with it. Just put it on a little lighter than you want it as it will be a bit darker when it dries. It will lighten up after a year or so though. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

05-16-2013, 08:34 PM	#10
Icemachine Drives: 13 Zl1 grey vert Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 32	After checking out their website. VHT offers a window tint can as well

05-22-2013, 11:43 AM	#14
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Lookin good! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007