blckout
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Just wanted to share my install procedure in case someone else wanted to do this. I think it turned out looking professionally done! #humblebrag
1) Remove the tails (take of tailgate supports and then two hex bolts and two push tabs), third brake lights comes out with 4 screws.
2) Lay down a huge plastic drop in a ventilated area so you don’t get lightheaded. Sand the lights evenly and gently with 600 grit and clean with alcohol. Start taping off the lights. I wanted to leave the reverse light sections of all three lights 2 coats lighter.
3) Start spraying the VHT Night shade. Stay about 6 - 8 in away from the lights and do light coats. I did two coats before removing the tape. 5 minutes to dry in between coats. Then two more coats. Let it dry for 30 minutes.
4) I used the VHT enamel gloss. Four coats, light spray waiting 5 minutes in between coats. Wait three hours after the last coat for everything to set.
5) Pop the lights back in, and test them out. I think the balance is great and they’re still very visible during direct sunlight. Lasfit leds are ordered anyway
Let me know if you have any questions!
1) Remove the tails (take of tailgate supports and then two hex bolts and two push tabs), third brake lights comes out with 4 screws.
2) Lay down a huge plastic drop in a ventilated area so you don’t get lightheaded. Sand the lights evenly and gently with 600 grit and clean with alcohol. Start taping off the lights. I wanted to leave the reverse light sections of all three lights 2 coats lighter.
3) Start spraying the VHT Night shade. Stay about 6 - 8 in away from the lights and do light coats. I did two coats before removing the tape. 5 minutes to dry in between coats. Then two more coats. Let it dry for 30 minutes.
4) I used the VHT enamel gloss. Four coats, light spray waiting 5 minutes in between coats. Wait three hours after the last coat for everything to set.
5) Pop the lights back in, and test them out. I think the balance is great and they’re still very visible during direct sunlight. Lasfit leds are ordered anyway
Let me know if you have any questions!
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