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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Default VHT Nightshades vs Professional
I wasn't happy with the VHT Nightshades paint I put on my tails, so I had a professional body shop take off the Nightshades and paint them. Here are the results - I'm much happier with the outcome.

Hopefully this will help anyone else who is considering Nightshades.

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Edit: I know, I know... paint the reflectors... I'm getting to it
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Looks cleaner and professional
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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clean, but man that's dark! what percentage of light is able to shine through that?
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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They both look good, and the same. Maybe I can't see the difference in just a pic. Anyway, when you did your VHT, did u wet sand then polish them after? That is basically the same as any pro would do. I did mine and they look better then what a friend had professionally done?
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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you got yours straight murdered out! LOL. Looks good tho. I got mine professionally done too, came out great too. I did a shade or two lighter tho... I my IS is in SFP so it stands out enough.

Def get them reflectors to match
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 05:01 AM
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Get them reflectors painted!!
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I have a set of professionally painted full led tails for sale.
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I can't tell the difference
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If you look closely, the VHT is like matte and not as dark as the paint. Looks a lot better painted
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I'm also curious to hear if the OP wet sanded the VHT nightshade coating. That should get you the glossy look if that's your aim.
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Originally Posted by brociouz
I'm also curious to hear if the OP wet sanded the VHT nightshade coating. That should get you the glossy look if that's your aim.
I followed this tutorial posted by CCJ22.
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