Best way to black out tail lights?

[2LOUD4U]

very nice job man it really looks good

 

[Narco]

looks great JD

 

[jdpromo33]

Thanks man.
I need to get them shiny though even though I clear coated them. Should I buff them up or polish them?

 

[BlackDenali]

Looks much betterbut I agree that they need to be shinny to match the paint!!

Did you buff them after you cleared them

 

[jdpromo33]

Looks much betterbut I agree that they need to be shinny to match the paint!!

Did you buff them after you cleared them

No, didnt have time. Gonna get to that tomorrow if snow lets up

 

[flawless06tahoe]

Honestly the best way to do it is to take them to a body shop that will paint them. I took mine to a body shop and paid $50 and they look absolutely great. They are nice and glossy and no runs. Cops hate them though. So watch out!!!

 

[jdpromo33]

Honestly the best way to do it is to take them to a body shop that will paint them. I took mine to a body shop and paid $50 and they look absolutely great. They are nice and glossy and no runs. Cops hate them though. So watch out!!!

Thanks but mine look good, I just haven't buffed em yet.

I'll let you know tomorrow how they came out

 

[ZaC851]

Thanks man.
I need to get them shiny though even though I clear coated them. Should I buff them up or polish them?

Read my post on the previous page. Wet sand them and then polish then back to a shine...

 

[l.downen]

Did you use high gloss or matte clear?

 

[polobuds]

I used niteshades on mine.....

4-5 light coats with 3-4 coats of clear, if you decide to do it this way don't go too dark because in the bright daylight it can be hard for the person behind you to see your brake lights.

I like the look of the 4-5 coats with a couple coats of the clear. Do you just apply it to the outside? Any tips for when I do mine?

 

[fire730]

I want mine to look just like NJ04HOE. My Yukon is white so I would prefer it not be real dark, plus my lights are pretty faded right now so this would be a great improvement for mine to clean them up.

 

[oak510_tahoe]

I want mine to look just like NJ04HOE. My Yukon is white so I would prefer it not be real dark, plus my lights are pretty faded right now so this would be a great improvement for mine to clean them up.

same here. Might have to look for that paint this weekend.