VHS nightshade on mk4?

stealthpassat · #1 (**permalink**) 06-29-2009, 01:34 PM

Has anyone used nightshade on there tail lights?
If so any pics cause I am thinking about nightshading my tails.

mcrow · #2 (**permalink**) 06-29-2009, 02:16 PM

it can look very good if done right. Rough up the surface a little with a scotch pad or something so the nightshade sticks. Just do very LIGHT coats till your desired darkness, dont spray it on with one spray do about 3 or 4. And then do 4 or 5 coats of light clear coat if you desire. depends if you want the shinny look or dull look. The nightshade wont peel without clear, that stuff does NOT come off, the clear is just for lustre. And dont try and do them while still on the car take them off.

dpg · #3 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 09:28 AM

what mcrow said, but to add to that. get layers of the shade, do a light wet sand to remove the orange peel. Also another wet sand and polish after the clear, this will get them nice and smooth. Yes it takes a lot of time to do and will take you longer than a day to do them right. Don't rush the job and you will be a lot happier with your results.

slappy · #4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 11:02 AM

The look of this is sweet. Now that I have the windows tinted, I want to do the taillights side markers/turn signals. This looks to be a easy way to go. I may have to try it.

stealthpassat · #5 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 10:17 PM

Yea, my first paycheck is coming along and its a pretty good one so i am buying all the stuff i need to make it look the way i want ahaha nothing too crazy and im keeping the performance minimal cause it is a 2.sloww haha.
Here is what im going to...
Tint the tails
get some side markers and turn signals
badgeless grille
coil overs
and some used rims that i am for sure getting i just talked to the guy today.

dpg · #6 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 08:45 AM

nice, good luck with the projects. wish i had the dough for coilovers and wheels

Pssst...passed you · #7 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

nice, good luck with the projects. wish i had the dough for coilovers and wheels

I know a guy that is selling 18" RS4 reps that is near Chicago if you are interested...$450 with two good tires and two bald ones! they need a little love, but would work good for you.

Geezir · #8 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by stealthpassat

im keeping the performance minimal cause it is a 2.sloww haha.
Here is what im going to...
Tint the tails
get some side markers and turn signals
badgeless grille
coil overs

I feel your pain about the 2.slow.

Your list is about the same that I have done on my Bora. Really makes the cars look sexier!

stealthpassat · #9 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Geezir

I feel your pain about the 2.slow.

Your list is about the same that I have done on my Bora. Really makes the cars look sexier!

yea but if i want performance i got my eclipse ahahahah im in the middle of a motor build for it aha

slappy · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 07:51 AM

I would love to have Rs4 reps and coilover's also. Unfortunatly, I have a hunnydo list and that takes priority right now. I can get away with cheap mods that she won't notice.

stealthpassat · #11 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slappy

I would love to have Rs4 reps and coilover's also. Unfortunatly, I have a hunnydo list and that takes priority right now. I can get away with cheap mods that she won't notice.

i love being single and in high school haha

slappy · #12 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 02:33 PM

Just wait Kiddy's, I will laugh when you grow up and are in my position

stealthpassat · #13 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 02:40 PM

thats why we have all the fun now haha

slappy · #14 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 02:46 PM

I know you have fun. I had fun to. Now my teenage daughter wants to start doing things and i won't let her. I can't wait till they grow up and move out. Can't live with kids and can't sell them legally.

stealthpassat · #15 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 03:39 PM

Haha
My dad always tells me I am a dumb ass because I drain my money into my cars instead of saving it all ahaha.
Which don't get me wrong it is probably the worst investment but i do save alot of money too.
The way I see it is that it is better to drain my money into cars then into drugs and alchy.
So all I can say is you should get her into cars to keep her out of trouble haha.