Adventures of my 'budget' Color-match grille (Lots of pics)

[Snotrocket]

I think the grill looks nice. I did the same color match job on my Tahoe but I started with a black grill instead of the chrome one.

Did you hit it with some clear coat? That might make it last a little longer.

 

[ShadowRejects]

I think the grill looks nice. I did the same color match job on my Tahoe but I started with a black grill instead of the chrome one.

Did you hit it with some clear coat? That might make it last a little longer.

Thanks man and Ofcouse!!! I put on 2 coats. i think i forgot to mention that.

 

[DefendHawaii]

Nice job. I did same thing a few days ago on my Tahoe. I ran two coats of primer and adhesive promoter and then did three coats of professional grade white gloss enamel, also did the rear pillars where the cargo doors are.


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[jdyates]

My headlights are NOT painted black. I tinted them with VHT nightshade. I put a small coat on at first but then procceded to get carried away after it looked strange with such a light coat. I hate it. I did it because I thought the light would shine through and it barely does. Im going to get a set of the black light housings just like the ones Half Assed posted.

Lmaooo that's what happened with my taillights. I was wondering why it wasn't very dark while i was spraying, so i sprayed more, then BAM, when they dried, pitch black. The good thing is, they still shine bright, even during the day. Haven't been bothered by anyone about them.

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(The reverse lights were just taped over).

After i learned my lesson, i sprayed VERY lightly on the headlights. Turned out great. I wanted a little darker, but i had already cleared them.

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[DefendHawaii]

VHT is so much better than the Rustoleum tail light tint stuff though. I have done a lot of light tinting lately and I have learne to use 320 grit paper first then some wet sand and then 3 light coats and 3 light gloss coats.


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[jdyates]

VHT is so much better than the Rustoleum trial tint stuff though. I have done a lot of light tinting lately and I have learne to use 320 grit paper first then some wet sand and then 3 light coats and 3 light gloss coats.


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I just sanded with fine paper, cleaned with alcohol, then sprayed, then cleared. Professionals like Deven use a mix of black paint and clear to tint their tails, i think.

 

[DefendHawaii]

Yeah I stopped with the paint and using tint film now. My GF n mine both have Infinitis and I did the fog and tail tint again with film instead of spray it just looks a little better to me.


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[ShadowRejects]

I put a small coat on my taillights. But yours look good! im still wanting some clear lenses up front for HID's

 

[tj98gmc]

when i bought my truck the people that had it sprayed that vts night shade on the front signal lights and reflectors and they also did the tail lights,,,, i hated it,, it took me like two weeks of dealing with it before i changed it,,lol

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[tj98gmc]

your truck looks awesome with the painted grill!!,,, now just color match those bumper!!, ,lol