VHT Niteshade

bldg636 · 11-25-2012, 08:33 PM

For all my fellow black 370z owners.... Has anyone used VHT Niteshade to paint their taillights? If so, could u post up pics? Where I'm at in Florida I can only find people who tint taillights so I had a guy tint mine but it's not as dark as I would like and it doesn't have that glossy look that I want. I want my taillights to have the same color and glossy finish of my car. Not really concerned with the legality of the taillights as I've never had a problem with this in Florida with other vehicles. Also, if you have done this yourself, is it something to bs attempted by an amateur such as myself? Really concerned about messing these up. Any help/advice you guys have is much appreciated. Thanks!

MIGHTYMOUSE · 11-25-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bldg636

For all my fellow black 370z owners.... Has anyone used VHT niter
Shade to paint their taillights? If so, could u post up pics? Where I'm at in Florida I can only find people who tint taillights so I had a guy tint mine but it's not as dark as I would like and it doesn't have that glossy look that I want. I want my taillights to have the same color and glossy finish of my car. Not really concerned with the legality of the taillights as I've never had an kaiser with this in Florida with other vehicles. Also, if you have done this yourself, is it something to bs attempted by an amateur such as myself? Really concerned about messing these up. Any help/advice you guys have is much appreciated. Thanks!

If you don't like how dark it ended up why not take it back and ask for it to be darker they just didn't put enough coats on it. usually people don't want it to be completely black. if you don't have the funds you can just add some coats of night shade i would sand in between coats and polish well after your last coat so it looks real glossy and your less likely to end up with orange peel if you sand in between coats you can youtube this im sure there is many videos on this subject.

bldg636 · 11-26-2012, 03:36 AM

My taillights currently are tinted with a vinyl 3M tint, as no one in my area tints with the Niteshade spray. I could have them put on another layer, bit I dont like the lack of glossiness(sp?) that the tint has versus the Niteshade spray. Still in for any pics and tips anyone has. Thanks!

SPOHN · 11-26-2012, 06:18 PM

Here's some pics of mine I did with the VHT Nightshades. Just take your time and make sure you apply even coats. But I now had them done by my bodyshop. I liked both but having them done professional is the best way. It's pretty cheap to have them done.

bldg636 · 11-26-2012, 06:48 PM

Thanks bro they look good.... Think I'll probably try this out.... Did you use any clear coat?

SPOHN · 11-26-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bldg636

Thanks bro they look good.... Think I'll probably try this out.... Did you use any clear coat?

No I didn't. That's why it's more of matte look.

sparky · 11-26-2012, 08:22 PM

I didn't think you could tint them. Does tint really form around all the angles without buckling or creasing?

Alexshen1 · 11-26-2012, 06:50 PM

check my album i used 1 coat of it

NickTurnon · 11-26-2012, 10:39 PM

I did mine with 1-2 coats of plasti-dip. I know you are thinking I am crazy, but it lasts long & gives me exactly the "matte" look that i want.

I like it..

bldg636 · 11-27-2012, 04:01 AM

Yeah they can tint them... They use an adhesive 3M fil. Not the same film necessarily that thy do for windows..... If you have a good installer, they can use the heat gun to make it form around the edges well. It's actually pretty cool stuff. It just has more of a matte finish than I would like to see

pumadaman · 11-27-2012, 06:32 AM

Hey Check out my post... it looks amazing with the Headlights and Taillights tinted... You will really like it.. Just be careful in FL it is illegal and they give me a hard time when i drive threw...

Mr&Mrs · 11-27-2012, 06:55 AM

It takes about 5 minutes to pull out your tail lights. Any paint shop can mix up a batch of candy black and spray them. Have them add coats until it gets to the darkness your after. Nightshade sucks unless you take the time to wet sand a clear over it.

Maybe they give out of state people trouble but I have never had any.

pumadaman · 11-27-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

It takes about 5 minutes to pull out your tail lights. Any paint shop can mix up a batch of candy black and spray them. Have them add coats until it gets to the darkness your after. Nightshade sucks unless you take the time to wet sand a clear over it.

Maybe they give out of state people trouble but I have never had any.

Oh yea... In FL they always give me Trouble... but then again.. my lights are painted black...

bldg636 · 11-27-2012, 09:35 AM

So if a shop is confused about what i want, i just tell them to color match them to my car with a candy black and clear? Can you see the running lights and brake lights during the day with this done? Looks great btw

Mr&Mrs · 11-27-2012, 09:38 AM

You can see the lights fine during the day, they are very bright. Mine are probably a shade or two lighter than the MBlack.

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Originally Posted by bldg636

So if a shop is confused about what i want, i just tell them to color match them to my car with a candy black and clear? Can you see the running lights and brake lights during the day with this done? Looks great btw

11-25-2012, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	VHT Niteshade For all my fellow black 370z owners.... Has anyone used VHT Niteshade to paint their taillights? If so, could u post up pics? Where I'm at in Florida I can only find people who tint taillights so I had a guy tint mine but it's not as dark as I would like and it doesn't have that glossy look that I want. I want my taillights to have the same color and glossy finish of my car. Not really concerned with the legality of the taillights as I've never had a problem with this in Florida with other vehicles. Also, if you have done this yourself, is it something to bs attempted by an amateur such as myself? Really concerned about messing these up. Any help/advice you guys have is much appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . . Last edited by bldg636; 11-26-2012 at 03:44 AM.

11-26-2012, 03:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	My taillights currently are tinted with a vinyl 3M tint, as no one in my area tints with the Niteshade spray. I could have them put on another layer, bit I dont like the lack of glossiness(sp?) that the tint has versus the Niteshade spray. Still in for any pics and tips anyone has. Thanks! __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

11-26-2012, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Here's some pics of mine I did with the VHT Nightshades. Just take your time and make sure you apply even coats. But I now had them done by my bodyshop. I liked both but having them done professional is the best way. It's pretty cheap to have them done. __________________

11-26-2012, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks bro they look good.... Think I'll probably try this out.... Did you use any clear coat? __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

11-26-2012, 08:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	I didn't think you could tint them. Does tint really form around all the angles without buckling or creasing? __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

11-26-2012, 06:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alexshen1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 154 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	check my album i used 1 coat of it __________________ Fast Intention-Stillen-Amuse-UAM-Angel eyes-S Tune-Kenwood-UpRev-Aerojacket

11-26-2012, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	I did mine with 1-2 coats of plasti-dip. I know you are thinking I am crazy, but it lasts long & gives me exactly the "matte" look that i want. I like it.. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-27-2012, 04:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Yeah they can tint them... They use an adhesive 3M fil. Not the same film necessarily that thy do for windows..... If you have a good installer, they can use the heat gun to make it form around the edges well. It's actually pretty cool stuff. It just has more of a matte finish than I would like to see __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

11-27-2012, 06:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
pumadaman Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SC Posts: 72 Drives: 2010 370z TR AT Rep Power: 15	Hey Check out my post... it looks amazing with the Headlights and Taillights tinted... You will really like it.. Just be careful in FL it is illegal and they give me a hard time when i drive threw... __________________ Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment? Nelson Mandela

11-27-2012, 06:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	It takes about 5 minutes to pull out your tail lights. Any paint shop can mix up a batch of candy black and spray them. Have them add coats until it gets to the darkness your after. Nightshade sucks unless you take the time to wet sand a clear over it. Maybe they give out of state people trouble but I have never had any. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list! Last edited by Mr&Mrs; 11-27-2012 at 06:59 AM.

11-27-2012, 09:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	So if a shop is confused about what i want, i just tell them to color match them to my car with a candy black and clear? Can you see the running lights and brake lights during the day with this done? Looks great btw __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

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