that is lookin' real slick. i got the same car black and was wonderin', u take the nightshade stuff and spray it on the outside of the taillight (2 coats), then what glossy enamel did u use on the 3rd coat, and then u did one more coat of night shade all directly on the outside housing right? just wanna make sure before i hit it up.

thanks!

 

Damn. Bringing thread back from the dead. I've always loved this all black CL.

Makes me want to throw my type S emblem back on.

 

How many applications of Nite Shades did you use, 1 or multiple?

DIY instructions please

 

you have to read the whole thread.....

 

Would just like to clear this up before I attempt, tint is applied to the outside of the tails correct?

 

Yes. Either as a film, or as spray.

 

<----------------- FILM HERE

 

Hey andre, how much of a pain in the a$$ was it to use a film on your tails?

Any problems with bubbling or scratching?

 

it took about 1 hour to install both sides. no bubbling or scratching. you need a hairdryer, squeege the film on and trim the edges w/an exacto knife...if not, there's extra film you have to tuck in between the body and light housing.

mine are almost perfect; just a few minor wrinkles. given the learning curve, if i did it again, it would be perfect.

well worth the $48 and my time...

 

To get the glossy look all you have to do is wetsand the tails with some 2000 grit sandpaper and then buff to a shine with some 3M rubbing compound. I used VHT Niteshades on my '00 TL tails, then sanded and buffed and they came out great:

 

i believe the instructions given to me for the tint film was to wax them whenever you wax your car.

 

Where would one find 3M rubbing compound, hardware store?

 

Depends on the hardware store. I got mine at a local Auto Zone. Pretty much anywhere that carries auto care products should have it, maybe even Pep Boys.