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Plasti Dip Taillights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TundraTss, Sep 23, 2017.

  1. Sep 23, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    TundraTss

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    Anybody here ever use plasti dip-tint or PD actual to tint your taillights?
    If so how'd it work out...
     
  2. Sep 23, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    tomsinamerica

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    I'm guessing it would be very bad.

    Try vss niteshade instead...

    Full disclosure.. Not tried pd tint personally
     
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  3. Sep 23, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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    I found a ton of websites talking about using it to tint but it just sounded like such a bad idea..
    yeah I'll check that vss out.
    Thanks bro.
     
  4. Sep 23, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    VHT nightshades is permanent.. not peelable like plastidip..u want all taillight or part? TCTwraps.com sells vinyl wrap that only covers reverse light section
     
  5. Sep 23, 2017 at 8:16 AM
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    Is the vht matte like the plasti Dip?
    I want the whole taillight but I don't know how I feel about them being matte black..
     
  6. Sep 23, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    Ther is a YouTube post of some guys using VHT nightshades its a gloss look...not matte..and its permanent not peelable
     
  7. Sep 23, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    The Plastidip smoke..you layer it until how dark you want
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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    I've done it on a buddy's truck. Looks bad don't do it.
     
  9. Sep 23, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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    IMG_2314.jpg Thats with 2 coats of VHT night shades no clear coat
     
  10. Sep 23, 2017 at 3:49 PM
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    Closer!
     
  11. Sep 23, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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  12. Sep 23, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    Alright cool. I'm gonna go with the vht.
    Thanks guys.
     
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  13. Sep 23, 2017 at 11:39 PM
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    Make sure you check out the diy posting on tinted tail lights gives you step by step instructions on how to go about doing the project! Good luck!
     

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