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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Tinting Tails and 3rd Brake Lights

i just got some Night Shade paint.
got some wuestions.

on the 3rd brake light should i open it up and paint it (if possible in our bs) or just paint the outside??

and the tails i want to paint them but havent decided if im going to or not..


any ideers??
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 02:41 AM
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just get like 2000 grit sandpaper and lightly sand them and spray on night shade until you get them as dark as you want. wait like 5-10 mins between coats or until it gets kind of sticky, thats what i did on mine and on 5 other trucks i did it to and they all turned out great.

hope that helps
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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thanks man. i just diddnt know to do out or in..didnt know which would be better
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:02 AM
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out. the heat from the bulbs will quickly film them on the interior
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:23 AM
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Thanks.
guna use this method. it seems easy and helped understand..

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...ne-56k-no.html
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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yes I followed that and mine turned out excellent.
 
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