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"1oak" Tinted 5.5 Tails w/Extra Stuff.

Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 03blk6mt
Like the smoked look...been trying to decide what to do with mine. Gone so far as buying another taillight and cut it apart...not too crazy bout the results, but I like what you've done...some good clearcoat will finish it up. Car is lookin good, keep us updated to your other mods.
Will do. My next step this weekend will be to wetsand it, spray clearcoat, wetsand again, polish, and wax.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmj1218
That looks sick a couple of questions
1. How many coats of nite shades did you use?
2. How do you think that would look on my gray lustre??
Thank you
1. Couldn't really tell, the hardest part was matching both sides. Started with 3 at first, but then either one side was off a little, so added more coats back and forth. Probably ended up with 6-7 very light coats.

2. Tinted tails usually looks good on any color I think, but you've got to make them look like it was professionally done. When you get that shine to them with all the proper procedures, it will look sweet especially on gray lustre. Hence, I still have to complete mine this weekend.

Keep in mind that I'm going for a sleek mono-tone look. I don't want any part of the car to standout more than another, but I still have a ways to go to get to that point. ie....kit, cf hood, then I think I'm done. Still debating the rear window spoiler, but will see what it looks like with the kit first.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
looks good. I used bunch of coats of clear coat on top of nite shade.
Did you sand or wetsand during any of the stages?
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
Did you sand or wetsand during any of the stages?
Before I started I did; lightly. I just made sure to let each coat dry completely before applying another layer.
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
Thanks man. Yeah, I've gotta find a good clear, and you're right, I don't want to skimp on the quality.

BTW, Dinner again soon.
Sounds good, I'm on Dayshift now. Don't forget HIN on the 23rd I think.
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by PO-POMAX2K
Sounds good, I'm on Dayshift now. Don't forget HIN on the 23rd I think.
There's a good chance I may be in Alabama those 2 weeks. Company is sending me down there to finalize the merger, but I'll let you know.
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