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Tinting taillights on 97 kwestion

Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Tinting taillights on 97 kwestion

Hey guys im tinting my taillights with nightshades i was just woundering do i have to put layer of clearcoar after shades. I want the shiny look like glance.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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I used niteshades and did not have to use a clear coat. But others have. I didn't clear coat because I wanted to be able to take it off if I want. Clear coat will make it more permanent.
It is shiny, but not clear coat shiny.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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i tinted my tail lights also using nite shades and i put on a clearcoat on it too even if u use clear u will still be able to take is off just makes it a lil harder if u would want to go back to original but i like how it looks with clearcoat
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave H.
I used niteshades and did not have to use a clear coat. But others have. I didn't clear coat because I wanted to be able to take it off if I want. Clear coat will make it more permanent.
It is shiny, but not clear coat shiny.
How do you take the tint off ??

I would say put clear coat on it, it looks better, but if you want to remove the tint or you get in trouble and have to remove the tint, then you might want to go without clear coat.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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I've used Goof Off, and it works well.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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well ill be reply #5 and the first to say...learn how to properly spell the word "question"
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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i would hope it was spelled that way intentionally.

and as dave said, i dont think clear coats is necessary for a somewhat shiny look. and yes, goof off is AWESOME! when you tint make sure you spray it on evenly, or else it WILL show at night, especially reverse lights.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by snowboi1289
How do you take the tint off ??

I would say put clear coat on it, it looks better, but if you want to remove the tint or you get in trouble and have to remove the tint, then you might want to go without clear coat.
Has anyone ever been forced to remove tint from their taillights?
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Has anyone ever been forced to remove tint from their taillights?
No because I left my brake lights red. But I'm sure if I tinted the whole taillight, I'd be pulled over for it in a matter of days.

Other people may be able to help out with this answer.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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vinyl is the way bro.
Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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i am def NOT tinting my david l's, but rather putting led's in them to make it a one of a kind ( in my area anyway..)
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