This writeup is done on my 2008 Silverado but can be done the same for Tahoes. I take no responsibility if you damage your headlights or get a ticket for this mod, this is a do it at your on risk mod.
You will need the following materials:
1 can of VHT Nite Shades
1 can of Duplicolor Clear Coat
2000 Wet/Dry sandpaper
Scuffing pad
1-2" Painters tape
Acetone ( or something to remove and dirt or debris from lights)
Rubbing compound
Zaino swirl mark remover ( or your choice of polish )
Couple of terry clothes or microfiber clothes
Step 1: Remove headlights from Vehicle.
Step 2: After you have your headlights removed clean the lights really good with some sort of cleaner to remove any dirt,debris, or anything that would cause the tape not to stick. I used acetone with a terry cloth to clean my lights.
Step 3: Tape off the section which you want blacked out. I made my tapline real close to reflectors but this is all a personal choice of how much of the light you want to black out.
Step 4: After you get your tape line in place go ahead and tape off the rest of the headlight lense to prevent overspray. I went ahead and tapped up the edges just to be on the safe side.
Step 5: Take your scuffing pad and sand the the headlight where you will be painting. Scuff it up enough so it has a dull finish with no shine. This will help the paint to stick to the lights. Your lights should look like this when your done. Wipe down any dust that might be on your lights from sanding.
Step 6: Now your ready to start blacking out the lights. Shake the Nite Shades for at least 60 seconds before spraying. Spray the Nite Shades in lights coats so you will not have any runs. I sprayed about 12"s away from the lights to prevent runs. I waited about 5-10 minutes between each coat to make sure it was good and dry. Always turn your can upside down and clean out the sprayer after each coat. This stuff dries pretty quick. I didn't have my camera with me after the first coat but here's what my lights looked like after the 2nd coat of Nite Shades.
3rd coat of Nite Shades:
You will need the following materials:
1 can of VHT Nite Shades
1 can of Duplicolor Clear Coat
2000 Wet/Dry sandpaper
Scuffing pad
1-2" Painters tape
Acetone ( or something to remove and dirt or debris from lights)
Rubbing compound
Zaino swirl mark remover ( or your choice of polish )
Couple of terry clothes or microfiber clothes
Step 1: Remove headlights from Vehicle.
Step 2: After you have your headlights removed clean the lights really good with some sort of cleaner to remove any dirt,debris, or anything that would cause the tape not to stick. I used acetone with a terry cloth to clean my lights.
Step 3: Tape off the section which you want blacked out. I made my tapline real close to reflectors but this is all a personal choice of how much of the light you want to black out.
Step 4: After you get your tape line in place go ahead and tape off the rest of the headlight lense to prevent overspray. I went ahead and tapped up the edges just to be on the safe side.
Step 5: Take your scuffing pad and sand the the headlight where you will be painting. Scuff it up enough so it has a dull finish with no shine. This will help the paint to stick to the lights. Your lights should look like this when your done. Wipe down any dust that might be on your lights from sanding.
Step 6: Now your ready to start blacking out the lights. Shake the Nite Shades for at least 60 seconds before spraying. Spray the Nite Shades in lights coats so you will not have any runs. I sprayed about 12"s away from the lights to prevent runs. I waited about 5-10 minutes between each coat to make sure it was good and dry. Always turn your can upside down and clean out the sprayer after each coat. This stuff dries pretty quick. I didn't have my camera with me after the first coat but here's what my lights looked like after the 2nd coat of Nite Shades.
3rd coat of Nite Shades:
