Custom tint on the tails and side markers with Nite Shades
07-07-2008, 08:02 PM
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Custom tint on the tails and side markers with Nite Shades
This process took a long time and a lot of patience. I bought a used set of side markers and tails on here. I bought a paint called Nite Shades from Summit racing. One can took care of the sides and rears. I really took my time, did all the prep work and sanded and sanded, painted, sanded, measured, painted. It took many coats and sanding to get them even and the color I was looking for.
I know most guys black out the tails untill you see nothing but black, but being 33 and on the road all the time, I didn't need to get pulled over every day by the cops. I think I will pass inspection at the right shop and a good amount of sunlight.
My car is a picture Whore so with that said here is a crap load of photos. I am not going to get into the whole process of how to get the paint like this or the clear coat and shine. Do a search on the wonderful WWW and you shall get your answers.
If you look, the lights are different tints at different angles. Enjoy guys and of course let me know what you think....
I know most guys black out the tails untill you see nothing but black, but being 33 and on the road all the time, I didn't need to get pulled over every day by the cops. I think I will pass inspection at the right shop and a good amount of sunlight.
My car is a picture Whore so with that said here is a crap load of photos. I am not going to get into the whole process of how to get the paint like this or the clear coat and shine. Do a search on the wonderful WWW and you shall get your answers.
If you look, the lights are different tints at different angles. Enjoy guys and of course let me know what you think....
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Looks REALLY good!! 
Did you do the front side markers as well?
As always, I attribute the sucessful outocome of your mods to your supervisor/quality inspector. That guy is ALWAYS on the job.
Did you do the front side markers as well?
As always, I attribute the sucessful outocome of your mods to your supervisor/quality inspector. That guy is ALWAYS on the job.
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07-07-2008, 08:52 PM
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I just did the rears. I think the fronts look good with the cleared out headlights. Now I need to do something with the tailpipes....... 
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07-07-2008, 09:27 PM
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Looks good Hopefully you got some clearcoat on those, I read in other forums that it tends to go flat if you dont put clearcoat on em. And dont forget wax/polish just like your car paint!!
Hopefully you got some clearcoat on those, I read in other forums that it tends to go flat if you dont put clearcoat on em. And dont forget wax/polish just like your car paint!!
07-07-2008, 09:30 PM
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Thanks guys, yes lots of clear coat on those and sanded with 2000 grit wetsand and polished with compound and waxed to perfection. There is no way to get that shine without doing it that way. I have some orange peel in certain areas but you really have to look to see it.
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I'll have to come see this in person since the pics are blocked. I've seen cars with a top-notch Nite Shades job done on them, and they look great. Knowing your level of detail, I'm sure these look good.
07-08-2008, 08:11 AM
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Looks great ,.. I have done a couple of cars with nite shades with the same prep/proceedure and they turn out great. And both lasted extreemly well.
07-08-2008, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
I'll have to come see this in person since the pics are blocked. I've seen cars with a top-notch Nite Shades job done on them, and they look great. Knowing your level of detail, I'm sure these look good.
Is anyone interested in these on the black market if I did the same thing on my other set? Tails and rear side markers.....
07-08-2008, 06:05 PM
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I'm your same age so I feel ya. That is the PERFECT darkness for your car. It came out beautiful!!
I used nightshades years ago in high school. My main problem with the stuff is that it is runny and dull when it dries. That's why I used to use it lightly on the INSIDE of the lens and it would turn out like it came that way from the factory. I did that on my old Mercedes 190E and I wanted tail-lights that looked like the 2.3-16V EVO. It turned out just like them. The advantage with those housing is they can actually be unbolted apart, they are not adhered together. I never wanted to do it on the outside becuase of the dullness on drying. I guess your careful method of multiple light coats and sanding with some clear is what makes it come out so great.
As for me I have the next best thing on my car: Rockblockers.... But nightshades are better because you can get them at the perfect color you want. I wouldn't mind if mine were slightly lighter than they are.
I used nightshades years ago in high school. My main problem with the stuff is that it is runny and dull when it dries. That's why I used to use it lightly on the INSIDE of the lens and it would turn out like it came that way from the factory. I did that on my old Mercedes 190E and I wanted tail-lights that looked like the 2.3-16V EVO. It turned out just like them. The advantage with those housing is they can actually be unbolted apart, they are not adhered together. I never wanted to do it on the outside becuase of the dullness on drying. I guess your careful method of multiple light coats and sanding with some clear is what makes it come out so great.
As for me I have the next best thing on my car: Rockblockers.... But nightshades are better because you can get them at the perfect color you want. I wouldn't mind if mine were slightly lighter than they are.
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^^^ lazy bum !!!!
Hey mmade did someone leak my idea to ya....lolZ....the ride looks sick....I wanted to do the same....didnt want to paint/ tint the full thing but just wanted to paint the outlines of each block....is that possible??? I mean since you have done something similar....
Yup this is my next mod....btw your daughter looks very cute....
Have a good one....
Hey mmade did someone leak my idea to ya....lolZ....the ride looks sick....I wanted to do the same....didnt want to paint/ tint the full thing but just wanted to paint the outlines of each block....is that possible??? I mean since you have done something similar....
Yup this is my next mod....btw your daughter looks very cute....
Have a good one....
07-08-2008, 07:44 PM
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I'm your same age so I feel ya. That is the PERFECT darkness for your car. It came out beautiful!!
I used nightshades years ago in high school. My main problem with the stuff is that it is runny and dull when it dries. That's why I used to use it lightly on the INSIDE of the lens and it would turn out like it came that way from the factory. I did that on my old Mercedes 190E and I wanted tail-lights that looked like the 2.3-16V EVO. It turned out just like them. The advantage with those housing is they can actually be unbolted apart, they are not adhered together. I never wanted to do it on the outside becuase of the dullness on drying. I guess your careful method of multiple light coats and sanding with some clear is what makes it come out so great.
As for me I have the next best thing on my car: Rockblockers.... But nightshades are better because you can get them at the perfect color you want. I wouldn't mind if mine were slightly lighter than they are.
I used nightshades years ago in high school. My main problem with the stuff is that it is runny and dull when it dries. That's why I used to use it lightly on the INSIDE of the lens and it would turn out like it came that way from the factory. I did that on my old Mercedes 190E and I wanted tail-lights that looked like the 2.3-16V EVO. It turned out just like them. The advantage with those housing is they can actually be unbolted apart, they are not adhered together. I never wanted to do it on the outside becuase of the dullness on drying. I guess your careful method of multiple light coats and sanding with some clear is what makes it come out so great.
As for me I have the next best thing on my car: Rockblockers.... But nightshades are better because you can get them at the perfect color you want. I wouldn't mind if mine were slightly lighter than they are.
On the TL I went the film route because I didn't want to deal with removing the bumper.
07-09-2008, 10:46 AM
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Clear Coat?
I have the rockblocker films. I have never done anything other than to wax them. I thought that the maint. was the same as the clear bra stuff? Did I miss it, again......
07-09-2008, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rockyfeller
I'm your same age so I feel ya. That is the PERFECT darkness for your car. It came out beautiful!!
I used nightshades years ago in high school. My main problem with the stuff is that it is runny and dull when it dries. That's why I used to use it lightly on the INSIDE of the lens and it would turn out like it came that way from the factory. I did that on my old Mercedes 190E and I wanted tail-lights that looked like the 2.3-16V EVO. It turned out just like them. The advantage with those housing is they can actually be unbolted apart, they are not adhered together. I never wanted to do it on the outside becuase of the dullness on drying. I guess your careful method of multiple light coats and sanding with some clear is what makes it come out so great.
As for me I have the next best thing on my car: Rockblockers.... But nightshades are better because you can get them at the perfect color you want. I wouldn't mind if mine were slightly lighter than they are.
I used nightshades years ago in high school. My main problem with the stuff is that it is runny and dull when it dries. That's why I used to use it lightly on the INSIDE of the lens and it would turn out like it came that way from the factory. I did that on my old Mercedes 190E and I wanted tail-lights that looked like the 2.3-16V EVO. It turned out just like them. The advantage with those housing is they can actually be unbolted apart, they are not adhered together. I never wanted to do it on the outside becuase of the dullness on drying. I guess your careful method of multiple light coats and sanding with some clear is what makes it come out so great.
As for me I have the next best thing on my car: Rockblockers.... But nightshades are better because you can get them at the perfect color you want. I wouldn't mind if mine were slightly lighter than they are.
Yeah I hear ya on the lights being too dark. I am not 18 anymore but I figured, this will be a mod that if done right, can be something different than any other light out there. I am happy with the color and turn out. If you look at the lights from about 20-30 feet away they look dark. The closer you get, the lighter they get. It something that can't be seen with the camera.
I never thought about painting the inside of the light being that the lens is red. Good idea, just more work on these lights. Sand, paint, paint, sand, paint, match, sand, clear, and sand. It was a pain in the ass but it turned out good.
Thanks for the comments!
Originally Posted by jingy08
hey mmade, if your selling them seperately tinted out, i might be interested, PM me with price.
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Hey mmade did someone leak my idea to ya....lolZ....the ride looks sick....I wanted to do the same....didnt want to paint/ tint the full thing but just wanted to paint the outlines of each block....is that possible??? I mean since you have done something similar....
Yup this is my next mod....btw your daughter looks very cute....
Have a good one....
Hey mmade did someone leak my idea to ya....lolZ....the ride looks sick....I wanted to do the same....didnt want to paint/ tint the full thing but just wanted to paint the outlines of each block....is that possible??? I mean since you have done something similar....
Yup this is my next mod....btw your daughter looks very cute....
Have a good one....
Originally Posted by CasperTL04
looks good. I used Niteshades on my old Integra. All you need is reverse lamp tint to complete the rear.
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I have the rockblocker films. I have never done anything other than to wax them. I thought that the maint. was the same as the clear bra stuff? Did I miss it, again......
07-19-2008, 05:01 PM
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Well, just did my original tails and they came out a shade lighter so I am swapping the others out. Enjoy!!!! The others will be for sale sometime soon.
07-19-2008, 09:23 PM
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Thanks guys.....Yeah the second set is better for my taste and what I am looking for. When I put them on, they will be a little darker than they are now.
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Originally Posted by mmade22
Thanks guys.....Yeah the second set is better for my taste and what I am looking for. When I put them on, they will be a little darker than they are now.
Defintetly darker in person. Especially the side markers.
07-20-2008, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
old man taste. 
You are funny man. Yeah, just don't need to have a problem come inspection time and Bearcat can say, you really can't tell the second set was painted. The young guys set is gonna be up on the black market very shortly......
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