DIY painted GTR tails (sedan)

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Dec 22, 2015 | 12:23 PM

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blide

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1 can of Nightshades is enough, just be sure you store it at room temp overnight prior to using. And I can't stress this enough, use a quality clear coat, the three I mention in the DIY are great ( Evercoat Cut-in-Clear, Spraymax 2k cut-in-clear, or the Dupont Clear A-7480) all these are MUCH better than the Krylons, Duplicolor, etc.

I still supply the vinyls cutouts, but only for the Sedans, it's $11 paypal, just shoot me a PM if you're interested, it makes the job a lot easier w/ best results.

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely hit you up. I've got to get through Christmas first. :-)

Mar 30, 2016 | 09:46 AM

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Just had my templates sent to me by Blnewt! Cant wait to take a crack at this mod. Ill post pictures this weekend or next depending on the weather lol.

Apr 13, 2016 | 02:01 PM

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Anyone using any of these professional grade clear coats, look out for Isocyanates. If the label says they are there, such as the USC Spraymax® 2k, make sure you wear an appropriate chemical respirator. Isocyanates are seriously bad for your health and need to have the proper precautions taken when using them.

Oct 19, 2017 | 10:09 AM

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The following two pics shows the reflective strip under the main tail lights, this only appears under a camera flash (the translucent nature of Niteshades), the last pic shows what the lights actually look like at night.

Can you repost the images. They don't display in your original post. Any pics of your GTR style tail lights would be greatly appreciated.

Oct 19, 2017 | 09:42 PM

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The images are showing up for me, maybe your settings aren't letting you access them???

Oct 19, 2017 | 09:47 PM

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Yeah I see them now. I think security settings on my work computer are blocking images from whatever service you used to upload them.

Thanks.

Oct 20, 2017 | 10:51 AM

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I have 3/4 completed using this DIY

. I'd have it completed but the clear coat sat weird and made bubbles. Stripped it and tried to re-apply but had boil like bubbles appearing. Stripping it all and starting over. Luckily, it's only on one of the smaller trunk lid lights.

Thanks for the inserts (sent in December lol) really capture a different look other than full blown tinted tails. Really anxious to get them on.