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E36 PWR 09-15-2006 07:32 PM

Diy : Vht Nite Shades
 
*Im sure theres another one of these on this forum
but for people who want others opinions and procedure on doing this
this is for you*


Heres a quick Diy for VHT Nite Shades
Tools : VHT NITE SHADES
Mineral Strip/Paint Thinner
Clear Coat ( i used high heat engine enamel)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010084.jpg
1. Start to tape off everything ( i didnt take the taillights off the car)
make sure you get as close as possible and do a good job. it will look like crap in the end of you dont take your time.:confused
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010082.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010085.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010086.jpg
2.Clean surface well with paint thinner or cleaner and let dry.
3. Apply light coats of VHT nite shades(wait a good 5-10min between each coat). Keep adding coats until you have darkness you like.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010088.jpg
(my uncle giving it a shot.... note: old man arm)
4. Let dry and apply 1 or 2 clear coats.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010089.jpg
5.Let clear coats dry well and begin to remove masking tape.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010090.jpg
6.Marvel at the beautiful job you did. empress your friends with a clean and updated look. :)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/P1010091.jpg

note : cool license plate :lol

Numark318i 09-15-2006 08:47 PM

Nice.

Like the plate.

Rooz 09-15-2006 11:49 PM

GJ, looks really good, I have that stuff too :)

http://www.unitedbimmer.com/forums/c...y-corners.html

xsperf 09-16-2006 12:06 AM

nice write up, and a cheap way to do it too, very useful

celsdogg 09-16-2006 10:01 AM

do you have an pics with it lit up?

looks sinister :D

white 09-16-2006 01:02 PM

where did you get the VHT at?

E36 PWR 09-16-2006 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white
where did you get the VHT at?

i got it on ebay
i heare summitracing.com has it as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by celsdogg
do you have an pics with it lit up?

looks sinister :D

hmmm ill take some soon
lol my dad said that too
sinister.:yum is good.


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