Blacking out tail lights question/VHT Niteshades

[RacerX]

Is ebay or Amazon the only places you can get VHT Nite-Shades paint? It's like trying to find Jimmy Hoffa! Or are there any other recommendations anyone has here? Any before and after pics? Greatly appreciated! :beer:
Bill

[fastblackmerc]

Personally I don't like the nite shade look.

I'd do the S-55 treatment.

Add two more bulbs per side while you have the taillights out.

[RacerX]

Ahhhh... S-55! I couldn't remember what else there was! SSSSSo it comes out like this?

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57 55&d=1109279145 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57 55&d=1109279145)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80 49&d=1132757166 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80 49&d=1132757166)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o169/sonofarasta/PIC_0350-3.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4619908390_3e14d132bd_b.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/BlueMarauders022.jpg
Ahhh... This is a good How-To I take it?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16277&highlight=silver+shades
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62839
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42503

DAMN that looks good!!!!!

[fastblackmerc]

Ahhhh... S-55! I couldn't remember what else there was! SSSSSo it comes out like this?

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57 55&d=1109279145 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57 55&d=1109279145)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80 49&d=1132757166 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80 49&d=1132757166)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o169/sonofarasta/PIC_0350-3.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4619908390_3e14d132bd_b.jpg

Ahhh... This is a good How-To I take it?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16277&highlight=silver+shades
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62839

DAMN that looks good!!!!!
Yes, that is the S-55 treatment. As with any paint job preparation is the key. I like said you can add 2 more sockets and bulbs per side. Easy to do once you have the taillights out.

[RacerX]

I gotta do this now, that just adds another dimension. ;) Paint codes???
Got the pic of the Blue!
So, brief synopsis according to Z:

Here are the directions:

Tape light.
Scuff entire light.
Paint light
Remove tape
Clear the ENTIRE light
sand and buff.

The BEST directions are:
Take to a professional

[thathotrodlincn]

I got the VHT Nightshades paint from local Carquest

[gdmjoe]

thathotrodlincn - I got the VHT Nightshades paint from local Carquest
Also found it at ... AutoZone
PepBoys
NAPA

[RacerX]

Yeah, called a few of those local flaps, no go on the nite shades. I really love that S55 look though.

[slickster]

I found vht at advance auto but did not look right and yes I did it right. It will look best if you take it to a body shop. One body shop told me that if I mask and scuff lightly they will charge 75. Black paint code is ua. Also get silverstar tail light bulbs night and day differance

[2,4shofast]

Check summit racing, that is who I always get it from...

[FormulaMarauder]

I can send you a can, Bill. I did mine on my GP and they came out amazing. Or you can go super pro.....
http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/index.php?level=collection&id=5

[BODYMAN]

yeah do S-55 Bill it looks awesome. Did it on my 300a and the SB Ill probably due pretty soon. Makes for a good look

[Hooptie]

If you want the all-over tinted look, you could have a body shop add a few drops of blk to clear coat and spray them that way.

[FastMerc]

Yeah, called a few of those local flaps, no go on the nite shades. I really love that S55 look though.
May be illeagl were you are?

[fastblackmerc]

May be illeagl were you are?

Correct... Niteshades maybe illegal in some areas.... the S-55 treatment isn't.

[a_d_a_m]

If you choose to do the VHT treatment, I would recommend putting brighter bulbs (LEDs?) in place of the OE-style bulbs. I had a couple close calls with my car, where I could see someone who clearly could not see my taillights, doing a panic stop behind me.

[RacerX]

I can send you a can, Bill. I did mine on my GP and they came out amazing. Or you can go super pro.....
http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/index.php?level=collection&id=5
You now you're a great guy, right? :D thanks Paul, I'll let you know. Now that I'm looking at the S55 treatment...


If you choose to do the VHT treatment, I would recommend putting brighter bulbs (LEDs?) in place of the OE-style bulbs. I had a couple close calls with my car, where I could see someone who clearly could not see my taillights, doing a panic stop behind me.
Thanks! I've been warned and that would make for a bad day!

[Embassy]

I can send you a can, Bill. I did mine on my GP and they came out amazing. Or you can go super pro.....
http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/index.php?level=collection&id=5


Ditto. This is my Marauder on his website:

http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/index.php?level=album&id=72 (http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/index.php?level=album&id=72)

[tweedbrothers]

I followed this process on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSKA0ElKg1Q I don't paint or do body work but the tail lights came out perfect!
Al