VHT Taillight Compromise...

mako22 · 06-28-2018, 09:49 AM

Trying to avoid spending the $450 on the dark tail-lights, decided to try my hand at VHT Nightshades.

My first attempt looked cool - but realized quickly that it was too dark - people were hi-beaming me constantly at night that I was invisible!

The compromise - I wetsanded down 2 sections so the red shows through. Looks better than all red, but I think this is the best I can do for $20...

01pewterz28 · 06-28-2018, 09:34 PM

Not bad I like it

iarepeyton · 06-28-2018, 09:58 PM

Is it difficult to get the black out of the tail light? I want to do this but I want it to be reversible lol. I've looked at peelable options but supposedly they aren't very dark.

KirkH · 06-28-2018, 11:08 PM

I painted my own about that dark but the cops pulled me over all the time. I convinced them it was factory and never got a ticket but it was a hassle. I wound up buying the GM tail lights. They are clear not dark.

turbojeep95 · 06-29-2018, 08:56 AM

I feel the same way about the price of gm tail lights. I kinda went the same route but left the hockey sticks un-painted and never had any problems from police.

Kise · 06-29-2018, 10:01 AM

to be fair, the GM tail lights are just a clear/smoke but I must say THESE LOOK GREAT!!!

mako22 · 06-29-2018, 07:41 PM

Thanks guys. As for removal, you can wet-sand VHT off pretty easily by hand. Just use fine grit and go easy so you dont scratch the taillight.

06-28-2018, 09:49 AM	#1
mako22 Drives: 2017 HB 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 661 View My Garage	VHT Taillight Compromise... Trying to avoid spending the $450 on the dark tail-lights, decided to try my hand at VHT Nightshades. My first attempt looked cool - but realized quickly that it was too dark - people were hi-beaming me constantly at night that I was invisible! The compromise - I wetsanded down 2 sections so the red shows through. Looks better than all red, but I think this is the best I can do for $20... Attached Images __________________

06-28-2018, 09:34 PM	#2
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Not bad I like it __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

06-28-2018, 11:08 PM	#4
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	I painted my own about that dark but the cops pulled me over all the time. I convinced them it was factory and never got a ticket but it was a hassle. I wound up buying the GM tail lights. They are clear not dark. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

06-29-2018, 07:41 PM	#7
mako22 Drives: 2017 HB 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 661 View My Garage	Thanks guys. As for removal, you can wet-sand VHT off pretty easily by hand. Just use fine grit and go easy so you dont scratch the taillight. __________________

06-28-2018, 09:58 PM	#3
iarepeyton Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT V6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 95	Is it difficult to get the black out of the tail light? I want to do this but I want it to be reversible lol. I've looked at peelable options but supposedly they aren't very dark.

06-29-2018, 08:56 AM	#5
turbojeep95 Drives: 17 Camaro lt, 22 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 411 View My Garage	I feel the same way about the price of gm tail lights. I kinda went the same route but left the hockey sticks un-painted and never had any problems from police.

06-29-2018, 10:01 AM	#6
Kise Drives: 16' 2SS, 06' Silverado SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 345	to be fair, the GM tail lights are just a clear/smoke but I must say THESE LOOK GREAT!!!

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