Easiest Way To Remove VHT Niteshades? (S01 E06)

In this video we will be testing how well brake cleaner removes vht niteshades.
Music by: Dj Quads
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[@1luvJA2GA]

Works like a charm! Tried this tint spray stuff and I just couldn’t get it right. I tried so hard to spray as lightly as possible but it was just dripping. Anyway, went to Home Depot, got the brake cleaner and it came right off. Thanks man!

[@acauto7886]

Awesome! Happy I was able to help you out👍

[@VidusOfficial]

Thanks for this video. I just recently got a 2015 Chrysler 300C Platinum and I've been dying to give my tail lights a smoked finish. Now that I see that it can be removed, I'm finally going to do it! Hopefully it'll be easier because of the fact that my lights won't be as dark as yours haha. Thanks again.

[@acauto7886]

Perfect, im happy thats i was able to help you. Best of luck 👍

[@MettleMoose]

Perfect. I have the same car. An same issue. Thanks for the video this will definitely help

[@JaredisOutdoors]

yoo! thank you soo much for this video.. i bought brand new OEM< tail lights for my 2012 gmc sierra and i went WAYYYY TO DARK..... lol soo thank you man

[@acauto7886]

No problem👍 im happy i was able to help you out!

[@2braincellsoutdoors152]

Great video thank you so much I wanted to do film instead of spray and i was stressing out this makes me feel confident and relieved thank you!!!

[@jiubi24]

My tail lights are as dark as yours and the cops been pulling me over because of it, I'll try this method I decided to remove the tints before I get another $130 ticket 😭 thanks for this life saver video💪

[@alexvieira7945]

That actually worked! And the car looks much much better!

[@acauto7886]

Yes I was surprised!

[@luhry3417]

THANK YOU BRO ! ONLY THING THAT WORKED !

[@daviduddin11]

For mine I used pure acetone and sat the wet rag over the light for 30 seconds. It all bubbled up and wiped off with 1 stroke. Save the rubbing

[@theplug_games]

yup.. worked for me too... Preciate it!

[@acauto7886]

Aye, awesome. No problem👍

[@Earphoric]

Nightshade application is infuriating and also entertaining. I think I bought an old can or something because there were so many chunky particles in the spray no matter how much I shook it. Had to take off and reapply several times. Used alcohol wipes and the edge of a gift card. Was laughing myself into psychosis though.

[@acauto7886]

Damn, yeah thats pretty odd. Definitely not easy haha

[@robertle9526]

Its bonding very well, did you sanded the taillights before paint them?

[@acauto7886]

No, i just cleaned them beforehand

[@zanieru7041]

Niteshade cancels itself. After taping around your tail lights all you have to do is spray niteshade on a rag in one spot until it feels cold and then rub the tail light. (Apply niteshade on a different part of the rag each time you apply) I did it on mine and got it all off in 20 min.

[@duckydammet2646]

Thank you for this knowledge, im lookin at a 350z with smoked lights and now i dont need to buy a new set of lights :D

[@acauto7886]

No problem!!! Happy I was able to help you out and save you some money👍

[@lukasstrautnikas2731]

I have tried to use brake cleaner but it didn't help to me. I used solvent 646 and heat gun. the tint does not clean at low temperatures, after heating with a heat gun and solvent 646, it did the job. also 646 did not damaged headlight

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

“Give it a shake, not sure if I’m supposed to”...read the spray can directions bro! Lol good job though

[@lorenzovienna934]

Did you also use a clear cost on these before removing ? Thanks

[@acauto7886]

Yes i did, i had 2 layers of clear coat over them. But i feel like i didnt do the clear coat properly lol. But if you check the video after this one i resprayed my taillights and didnt use any clear coat and they are still pretty shiny.

[@BaconEatingRAIDBoss]

This works to get it off the body too? Its barely noticable, but the wind took some overdraft off to the opposite side where I had the least masking material, oopsie

[@MrSpaceSentry]

how many shades had you used previously? gonna spray my taillights tomorrow looking for a light smoke look

[@acauto7886]

I did 4 coats my first time. definitely way to dark. Then I did 3 coats 2nd. Your best bet is to go with 3 coats. Don't go too heavy on them, especially the first coat. Go nice and light on the first coat. 👍

[@mikevelela8145]

Can I do that with carbuclean? Do you think it can work?

[@joethurman2712]

The thing about it is, I have the exact same setup. Trying to do the exact same thing. But I know it’s not going to work as good for me 😂 somethings gonna go wrong lol

[@joemurdock6032]

Actually leaves less residue if you use the heavy duty blue shop towels and then you don't have to sacrifice a microfiber. But whatever works for you.

[@hcic8738]

Luv'd the pro tip lol

[@acauto7886]

Haha awesome thank you!

[@jhancloudytv4599]

Thanks for share even i didnt try it yet

[@bretdavis1112]

Mine was tinted 4 years ago and microfibre with brake cleaner did not work too well. I tried a magic eraser with the brake cleaner and it worked super well.

[@ThirdEyePH01]

Ive used foliatec lens tint spray on mine?would it come off using brake cleaner?thanks

[@acauto7886]

Yeah. I cant see why not👍

[@GreenPantherReddy]

Nice! My car body messed up a little tho..how can i clear that up, i used carquest brake parts cleaner it didn't work..please help

[@acauto7886]

Hmm, my guess is that its not strong enough. Try and use a stronger cleaner👍 the one I used was very strong.

[@paulpoliri4382]

Cheap Nail polish remover worked with such ease it removed black tint window paint in my car with no effort at all no one in all the car mechanics on KZbin even suggest this simple solution

[@stevienguyen2047]

This guy is so Canadian it’s hilarious!!!

[@thanveer546]

Does it damage the plastic ? does it make blur vision ?

[@acauto7886]

Nope, not at all👍just don't get it on your paint

[@Keepthefaith116]

What would you recommend if you’ve gotten the vht paint on your car I did it without applying the break cleaner to the microfiber towel😩, and I’ve tried everything to remove the paint

[@acauto7886]

Hey I would try using Goo-gone first with a decent amount of pressure to see if that works👍

[@Keepthefaith116]

@@acauto7886 ok thank you ! 👍

[@Keepthefaith116]

@@acauto7886 gonna try that with magic eraser and clay bar because the vht paint transfer into the paint😩

[@acauto7886]

Damnn. Best of luck bro

[@Keepthefaith116]

@@acauto7886 ok thanks!

[@Jr-gf3br]

I used tar remover and it did the job nicely

[@acauto7886]

Wow! Good to know. Thanks

[@Jr-gf3br]

AC Auto you being sarcastic?

[@acauto7886]

@@Jr-gf3br No hahaha. If tar remover worked too then thats good to know too.

[@Jr-gf3br]

AC Auto 👍😎

[@kodeman3515]

Sorry, but I laughed at your reaction to the brake clean, getting on your hands. Lol. I work on trucks for a living, so I don't have soft hands. I use brake clean and starting fluid to clean my hands all the time. Lol. But it's a good video.

[@andrearhoton2376]

Better get a manicure when you're done

[@acauto7886]

Hahahha, tell me about it. My fingers were absolutely killing me. They hurt so bad😂.

[@IAnonymous3]

Can also spray on a clear plasti dip type product first, let it dry/cure, spray Nite shades on top of it. Very easy to remove…

[@georgiaprixs2630]

Where do I buy a mikerfibro towel???

[@ArizonaGuerrilla]

I'm trying to remove a 3 year old tint i put on my tail lights will this really help.

[@acauto7886]

Is the tint a spray on tint? Or is it a vinyl tint? But if it is, then yes it should work but might need to use a little bit of force when wiping it off.👍

[@ArizonaGuerrilla]

@@acauto7886 it is a film. I already took it off just used a heat gun

[@ArizonaGuerrilla]

@@acauto7886 I appreciate you trying to help.

[@acauto7886]

@@ArizonaGuerrilla yeah it wouldnt work with a film, but yeah thats what your supposed to use if its a film. 👍 probably might have to use some goo gone to get rid of the left over residue.

[@acauto7886]

@@ArizonaGuerrilla of course👍

[@zookinthe6ix461]

Did you have clear coat over the tails ?

[@acauto7886]

Yes i did!

[@Ripp69]

what can you use if you get spray tint on your actual car paint, I tint sprayed my tail lights and got some on my car paint what can I use to take off ?

[@johnnyruv3426]

Solvent

[@J.D.M-JUNKIE-520]

VHT NIGHTSHSDE CANCELS ITSELF OUT!!!

[@adrianbuz7240]

Good job going to do that to my truck just bought it somebody painted the back lights black...

[@acauto7886]

Thank you👍 best of luck

[@samsana8541]

I used white spirit and came of so easy and plus it’s cheap

[@bertpittman19811]

Did you wet sand and clear coat after?

[@acauto7886]

Yes I did actually, still came off no problem with the brake buster👍

[@ryanreynolds9384]

Works like a charm

[@swedishhousemfia]

thanks so much

[@makariosgamil1368]

Wait how did you get that gloss look?

[@acauto7886]

I sprayed a gloss coat over it, but took it off because I sprayed too many layers of the VHT

[@dominicflores6940]

Would doing this make my tail lights cloudy?

[@acauto7886]

Not at all, as long as you nice even coats it will leave a nice glossy finish

[@dominicflores6940]

AC Auto thats good to know, if ever it does get cloudy i can probably reapply a REALLY THIN coat of the nightshades.. i like how it looks but i did it too dark

[@acauto7886]

@@dominicflores6940 no problem, happy to help👍. If you want, i posted a video on how to spray your taillights. It should be a few videos down.

[@crnkmymthrfknhog8670]

It looks good but Bro you made that shit DARK AF. How many layers of VHT did you put on that to begin with?

[@acauto7886]

Yes haha, thats why I removed it lol because it was way to dark. I believe it was 4 coats. But when I resprayed them I only did 3 coats👍

[@kwong316]

does doing this ruin the lens of the tail light for the future?

[@acauto7886]

Nope, my lens were perfect👍

[@kwong316]

@@acauto7886 I sent you a DM on Instagram, if ya got time, do you think you can check it out?

[@chachoclipz5647]

Thx!!!

[@wizzdumb2971]

A little gasoline works wonders doused on a micro fiber cloth then cleaned up after with some goo gone. Good as new.

[@jasonjacksoff8659]

Hey I have the vht tint and I’m using brake cleaner and I got the heavy coat off but can’t get the rest off please help

[@acauto7886]

Hey, I had the same issue as well. You really have to use a lot of pressure when scrubbing the taillight with the rag. And what brand brake cleaner are you using?

[@jasonjacksoff8659]

AC Auto I’m using a auto zone brake cleaner

[@acauto7886]

@@jasonjacksoff8659 i wouldn't think that would make a difference. If it still doesnt come out when using more pressure. Try using PB Blaster Brake Cleaner. I got it from Home Depot.

[@jasonjacksoff8659]

U have like snap chat or something so I can send pics and u can help me a little more tomorrow

[@acauto7886]

@@jasonjacksoff8659 yeah, message me on my Instagram @chris2.0fio

[@connorschrawyer7326]

Does this work with other brands of brake cleaner?

[@acauto7886]

Yes it should, the only thing is if its a weaker brake cleaner it may not take all of the nite shade off. But you can give another brand a try. Make sure to be using a good amount of for e when rubbing it off. If it doesnt take it all off, then you may have to try the brand i used👍

[@connorschrawyer7326]

Okay thank you and I went too dark I just need to take some off to the point I like it

[@acauto7886]

@@connorschrawyer7326 no problem, that can work. Just gotta be constant throughout both taillights with the amount you're taking off.

[@kalebhale992]

Did it make the plastic sticky after

[@acauto7886]

Nope, not at all. I think it actually cleaned them up better!👍

[@IAmHellsFallenAngel]

Taking the lights out and spraying the light will make it easier to clean off. That way you can get it all off

[@acauto7886]

Yes taking the taillight out will work too but the only thing is you can't put a lot of pressure on to the tail light if it is off the car because it will most likely move around.

[@IAmHellsFallenAngel]

@@acauto7886 I just did it in my Suburban. You don't need incredible force as long as you use the right remover and depending how thick you put the tint on. Gas,break cleaner,thinner and even a acetone (nail polish remover) works as well. I used carburetor cleaner for mine and found it to work best. Had 2 layers of tint.

[@godlyriot4186]

any tips on how to take off vht overspray off from car?

[@constructapex2021]

Thats why im here too lmao

[@godlyriot4186]

@@constructapex2021 oh well i got u, i got it off using goof off with a waxing machine u just have to really let the goof off sit and keep going at it with whatever machine u use it took me a minute

[@angelinajudith1359]

Did it leave any stains ? Like a yellow finish ?

[@acauto7886]

Nope, nothing at all👍 they were both nice and clear.

[@angelinajudith1359]

My tint is peeling, is safe to use this technique to remove it ?

[@acauto7886]

@@angelinajudith1359 yes, as long as it is the VHT niteshade spray on tint👍

[@mrtaken5640]

Will this remove the clear coat over the vht also?

[@acauto7886]

Yes! Brake cleaner is really strong. Can damage your paint too. So be very careful👍

[@mrtaken5640]

AC Auto ok! I hope it works!

[@J.D.M-JUNKIE-520]

vht nightshade cancels itself out. I wouldn't recommend brake cleaner, if you don't understand what I'm saying then proceed with brake cleaner lol

[@buttawaxskateboardin]

Leave your camera in manual next time bro

[@GavstarLeo]

I bought Brake cleaner and it didn't remove the tint spray for me

[@acauto7886]

What brand is it? Some brands aren't as strong as others, so that may be your issue.

[@AyeR712]

Idk if I have film lens or spray on tint , should I try it anyway?

[@acauto7886]

If you have a film lens try and pick at the ends of it, see if it peels it. If not then give the brake cleaner a go👍

[@georgefruin3721]

The brake cleaner doesn’t work for me , when I apply it , it just soaks in and becomes dry

[@nicolasquintero2263]

Where can I buy this

[@acauto7886]

I bought my can at The Home Depot 👍

[@Ivanmosley3]

and i thought mine were too dark... lol

[@jrmartinez8292]

Lmaoo facts me too

[@constructapex2021]

Same lol after 2 coats i was like fuckit ill do 1 more and be "reckless"

[@royalwave15]

Might as well paint it black

[@josejones6276]

How to get it off the paint tho

[@acauto7886]

I don't knowk man, I heard googone or wd40 could work. But look into it👍

[@ernestor.5022]

What’s the name of the spray?

[@acauto7886]

Blaster brake cleaner👍

[@ernestor.5022]

AC Auto thank you bro.

[@acauto7886]

@@ernestor.5022 of course bro👍 Home Depot carries it. Thats where I bought mine from.

[@ernestor.5022]

AC Auto does the CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner works too?

[@acauto7886]

@@ernestor.5022 not sure but You can try it. If its not strong enough then you should use the one i used.

[@pogomonkey-_-1782]

I use the same but it left white residue and it looks all nasty what could I use ?

[@acauto7886]

You used the same brand as I did? And were you removing VHT niteshade?

[@pogomonkey-_-1782]

@@acauto7886 yes same brand and yes it was the vht nightshade

[@acauto7886]

That's really odd becuase it should come off no problem. If it left a white residue, try using goo gone.

[@pogomonkey-_-1782]

@@acauto7886 goo gone worked !! Thanks just used it with steel wool and scrubbed !

[@acauto7886]

Aye that's great to hear! Happy to help you out. And thank you, much appreciated 🙌

[@gamecapturemoments1]

You know whats even easier? Remove the taillight... then you dont have to risk the paint.... And if you take it off the car and spray it straight on and let it soak in for a minute then its REALLY easy to take off.

[@acauto7886]

Hmm that can definitely work!! I left mine on the car because it was easier to put pressure on them when using the brake cleaner.

[@philw3953]

If I was doing this I would remove the entire assembly

[@acauto7886]

Yes you could do that, but I left it on my car because its easier to apply more pressure on the taillight. If you take it out, it's a bit harder to put pressure on it because it's not being held by anything.

[@michiganunderground291]

What break cleaner?

[@acauto7886]

B'laster Break Cleaner 👍

[@michiganunderground291]

@@acauto7886 it didn't work☹️

[@acauto7886]

@@michiganunderground291 are you trying to remove VHT niteshade from plastic?

[@michiganunderground291]

@@acauto7886 yeah

[@acauto7886]

@@michiganunderground291 then it should come off, you gotta put some pressure on it and keep rubbing. As long as its VHT niteshade it should come off

[@sulya8962]

What if it got on my paint

[@acauto7886]

Try using goo gone

[@Ceez350]

I got it on my fender how can I remove it

[@acauto7886]

I would try using goo gone or goof off

[@Ceez350]

@@acauto7886 thanks

[@Neptune8]

I think if you use clear coat the tint spray would be more difficult to remove

[@acauto7886]

Yes for sure.

[@austinbradley3411]

Goof-off works way faster and better

[@acauto7886]

Yeah, i heard about that too. But i had brake cleaner home already lol

[@kylenaiken5756]

I accidentally got it on my car body, do you know how to get it off?

[@acauto7886]

I would try Goo gone, or Goog off. It should so the trick. 👍

[@kylenaiken5756]

@@acauto7886 haha ended up getting the whole car wrapped, lesson learned, do not get it in the body of your car it won’t come off!!

[@Djsatile]

Just use nail polish remover

[@MR.FEAST720]

Does this work on car windows 🤣 😭

[@ThirdEyePH01]

Is that a brake cleaner?

[@acauto7886]

Yess👍

[@ThirdEyePH01]

@@acauto7886 will it work on foliatec tint spray? Ive used it on my rear lights

[@acauto7886]

@@ThirdEyePH01 it should👍

[@Stitchlovers5065]

Didn't work for me, even after about 2 hours.

[@acauto7886]

What brand brake cleaner was it? I've had people using a different brake cleaner and it didn't work for them either. Try finding the same brand I used. Got it from Home Depot👍

[@ScavengerSRT]

Have you never used brake cleaner before? Of course it’s cold it’s in a aerosol can....

[@johnathanZuniga]

Bro I tried this and goof off. It didn't do squat 🥲🤫🤥🤨

[@dunaweezel]

Brake and engine cleaner fogs up plastic. It melts it

[@acauto7886]

That's odd, Because it didn't damage my taillights whatsoever

[@MichaelThomas-ln6mr]

Citrol works better 18$ can faster too

[@dakotafleshman4122]

You don’t need gloves for brake cleaner

[@georgefruin3721]

Doesn’t work I tired

[@tommytornado806]

Didn't work.