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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Hey guys I just smoked my tailights on my 08' with VHT tint spray. Let me know what you guys think!!!





Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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look good man.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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You aint down to drop it!?
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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i think you are on the sidewalk...
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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nice nice.

haha I 2nd that on that drop.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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i dont know..i didnt like that chrome ____ showing out. i smoked the whole thing on my sw =)
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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haha they corrected the word to "poop" XD
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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it looks pretty good... But just to give some constructive criticism... it'll start fading and start to look dull after awhile... if you have the time i would put on a couple of clear coats... do some fine wet sanding and use a buffing and polishing compound on your tails... they'll look shiny and from the factory!
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Wet sand, clear coat, wet sand, buff with rubbing compound, wax to protect...done.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 2_much_tc
i think you are on the sidewalk...
haha

it looks good - i think i would have just done the top part as well, but it still looks good....

nice work...
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Now do the 3rd brake light and your done!! Nice job!
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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KEEP OFF THE GRASS!!
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by FLEA
Wet sand, clear coat, wet sand, buff with rubbing compound, wax to protect...done.
Do what this man says, he knows a thing or three.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by superwhiteTC20
Now do the 3rd brake light and your done!! Nice job!
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Nice, I actually like how you didn't smoke the tops. A little too dark in my opinion. Diesel's were perfect.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 02:05 AM
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makes me want to alter my look, nice
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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looks great......


use flea's advice.....
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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looks good!

not smoking the reverse part is a good idea...

it doesn't look so good but it will benefit you when u back up
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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I like it, I'mma smoke my TYCs whenever I get around to buying them.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Stick to VHT or real tail light tint spray mixed by a paint store. Don't use Pactra spray. I just had a friend leave my house with OEM 05-07 tails on his 08, because the Pactra spray peeled really easily on his 08's. He applied at least 3 even coats on each tail light.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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did he clear or do anything to protect it?

Mines fine...



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