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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:19 AM
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Smile Nite Shades - 3rd brake light! (pics)

So on the weekend I went to work on my 3rd brake light and got it all "Nite shaded".

I did two light coats of NS and two coats of clear.

Wet sanded the lense. (used a bit of dish soap on the sanding paper, works good.)
cleaned with paint thinner, Applied two coats of NS, then 2 coats of Clear. then lightly wet sanded again with a bit of dish soap. apply polish and buff the thing. and your done.

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Now I just have to do the taillights.
 

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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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Looks good!
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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looks good
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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May I ask what "nightshade" even is? Is it some sort of paint? And what are it's applications...meaning what is it meant for, and/or what are people using it for? Thanks
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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QUOTE FROM THERE SITE
"VHT Nite-Shades™ is a transparent black tail light lens coating for creating a custom European styling. When applied to tail lights, fog lights or turn indicators, VHT Nite-Shades™ appears black until they are lit, then the natural red color appears. Recommended for off road use. Warning: Once applied to plastic lens, SP999 is not able to be satisfactorily removed."

 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Where can I buy this stuff online because they don't sell it in canada.
I want to just smoke my tails and 3rd.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Canadian-Tire sells it!

It's available in canada. I live in BC Canada!

Mabye it's just Ontario that doesn't have it. ?
 

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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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That looks good man.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Oh sweet.......so does this stuff wear off? Any major prep before applying?
 
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