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Old 11-21-2009, 01:50 AM
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Tinting material, not sure of the exact brand. Not super dark but gets the job done imo.
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I wonder how that tint would hold up in the winter seeing as that it's on the outside of the vehicle, but it looks nice though.
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Originally Posted by mustang8918
I wonder how that tint would hold up in the winter seeing as that it's on the outside of the vehicle, but it looks nice though.
I used night shades (I also put 3 heavy coats of clear on) haven't had an issue with the weather at all. I doubt there is too much worse cold weather than Maine. and they use calcium chloride on the roads vs regular salt. but I haven’t had any issues. I treat the tail light like paint. make sure it is good and polished and has a good coat of was on them
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Originally Posted by bambo2888
i did niteshades, clear, and wet sand/buff. i used an automotive grade clear.
what do you use to buff? I used No.7 car polish thought it came out pretty good but yours look like glass.
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kifels, I was referring to StealthF1 and using regular window tint on the taillights and the effects of cold weather on regular window tint, sorry for the confusion.
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Originally Posted by mustang8918
kifels, I was referring to StealthF1 and using regular window tint on the taillights and the effects of cold weather on regular window tint, sorry for the confusion.
gotcha, should have read a bit slower
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It's not your regular grade window tint, trust me you wouldnt want to put this on your windows, since it's pretty thick. It's manufactured for exterior applications. Same grade material as your clear bras or clear front protection films alot of people are using, just tinted.
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Where'd you order it from or did you buy it locally?
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Locally, like i mentioned forgot the brand. Would have to ask the guys at the shop, but i'm thinking it's made by the same manufacturer of the protection film they use as well.
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Originally Posted by StealthF1
Tinting material, not sure of the exact brand. Not super dark but gets the job done imo.
how did you do that badge thing. I really like that. Just VHT or watever that stuff is?



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