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Jan 15, 2007 | 03:22 AM

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where can you buy night shades?

Jan 15, 2007 | 05:07 AM

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Yep. It was my first attempt at making a vid... Will be making others soon covering other projects...

Very nice job.. Helpfull..

Jan 15, 2007 | 05:54 AM

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+1 On pics with them installed on the car...at night, showing the light coming through...and during the day while braking.

Sweet write-up....you make it look easy enough for me to do...which scares me

Jan 15, 2007 | 09:18 AM

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I think u'd need one to do the polishing part. As far as i know. They do sell hand polishes and rubbing combounds but thye're no where as easy or even. You can buy a cheap orbital polisher for around 40 bucks, making this mod cost about 80-100 bucks w/ supplies.

Can I get one that hooks up to a drill?

I want to do this mod and I have everything, except a polisher...

Jan 15, 2007 | 09:20 AM

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Can I get one that hooks up to a drill?

I want to do this mod and I have everything, except a polisher...

A drill would work as long as you have the right pads.

Jan 15, 2007 | 09:58 AM

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Nice video killa.....you've just inspired me

Jan 15, 2007 | 10:44 AM

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where can you buy night shades?

I recall seeing them at Pepboys.

Jan 21, 2007 | 11:05 AM

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It is very possible to do it by hand...thats how i did my first set. Now i have a Porter Cable as well and will only do it with a machine now as it is MUCH easier.

Also make sure to use a good quality clear so it doesnt crack on you! GRRRR back to sanding for me!

Jan 21, 2007 | 11:59 AM

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Very good video, any pics of the headlight installed?

Jan 22, 2007 | 05:30 PM

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This video convinces me to never try it. But appreciate those who do all the more.

Jan 22, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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hey toykilla...when you turn your lights on, is the "red" of the tails still visible?

The video is awesome! Great work!

Jan 22, 2007 | 06:10 PM

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hey toykilla...when you turn your lights on, is the "red" of the tails still visible?

The video is awesome! Great work!

These were not done for my car.. I do them for a small fee and have done various shades from barely tinted to full black out.. The darkest I will go is seen in this video and the light is still easily visible when lit..

Check your local laws though as these are not legal everywhere.

Jan 22, 2007 | 07:08 PM

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whys this look so complicated and long? i thought it was easier than this

maybe ill just get overlays :-\

Jan 23, 2007 | 05:38 AM

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whys this look so complicated and long? i thought it was easier than this

maybe ill just get overlays :-\

You could do it in 10 minutes, but it will also LOOK like it only took 10 minutes to do..

Jan 23, 2007 | 01:09 PM

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alo do you ahve to do that entire process for any shadE? probably dumb question but im assuming its yah?

Jan 23, 2007 | 07:03 PM

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Cool write up. I don't know if I am brave enough to attempt that but it's cool to see how it's done.

How chip resistant is it?

Jan 24, 2007 | 05:56 AM

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also do you have to do that entire process for any shadE? probably dumb question but im assuming its yah?

The procedure is the same. You just stop when it is as dark as you desire.

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Cool write up. I don't know if I am brave enough to attempt that but it's cool to see how it's done.

How chip resistant is it?

I have never seen these chip and have been doing this for around 3 years.

Jan 24, 2007 | 06:21 AM

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Great vid!!!

Jan 28, 2007 | 07:43 AM

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I will now have to go and find my Social Distortion CD and play it. White light-White Trash-White Heat.

Great Video

Cheers

Kevin

Jan 28, 2007 | 08:19 AM

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BTW, it's a lot easier to find the tint when you realize it's actually spelled "Nite Shades." No offense to the OP, it just made it a lot easier to find when I spelled it right

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Great video, thanks to you I'll be doing this probably Tuesday-Wednesday.

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