VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? - Focaljet

**gramkebrad** · 04-26-2008, 09:52 AM

I can't find a local auto parts store who sells this here in Cincy OH. I called Autozone, Advance Auto, PepBoys, NAPA, O'Reilly, Parts Plus and all the window tinting shops. I refuse to pay $10 shipping on a $10 part. Anyone know who would have it on the shelf?????

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**hEaT** · 04-26-2008, 12:32 PM

NAPA around here carries it. Check to VHT dealers in your area. NAPA may be able to special order it because I know they can get Autometer gauges around here too.

**o2_designs** · 04-26-2008, 02:21 PM

O'Rielly orders it in my area. They carry VHT paint, and tell them you want to order a can. They can usually have it in acouple days "if its in the warehouse"

**gramkebrad** · 04-26-2008, 02:46 PM

How much did you pay for it at NAPA hEaT and what did you pay at O'Rielly o2???

I call them and they have no clue what I am asking for but if they can order it that will be good.

**Kaduku** · 04-26-2008, 05:24 PM

Parts Plus SHOULD have it. That's where I got mine... over here in the NW anyways..

**o2_designs** · 04-26-2008, 05:58 PM

It about 8-10$. It depends if you know the car behind the counter or not, and which store you stop by.

**ridindirtyzx3** · 04-26-2008, 09:48 PM

i got mine at nappa. they didnt have it in stock, but they ordered it for me and i got it in just a few days. i think it was around $10 per can. since then, one of my dads friend's shops started carrying it and always have it in stock, so with my discount there i can get it for $7

**davlafont** · 04-27-2008, 11:20 AM

A good alternative is Duplicolor's Metalcast Smoke. I used it to re-do my tails this spring and it came out great. Duplicolor is much more widely available than Niteshades, but sometimes the Metalcast Smoke is out of stock.

**gramkebrad** · 04-27-2008, 11:56 AM

THANKS EVERYONE!!! I was able to order it at O'Rielly's for $10 and will get it Tuesday. davlafont... How long has the Duli-color metalcast smoke held up? Can you post a picture right here on how it turned out? Many say the nite shades fades so if this works better then I may use it instead of the VHT.

**hEaT** · 04-27-2008, 02:08 PM

I THINK it was cheaper than $10. I don't remember. Maybe $6-8?

**davlafont** · 04-27-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gramkebrad

THANKS EVERYONE!!! I was able to order it at O'Rielly's for $10 and will get it Tuesday. davlafont... How long has the Duli-color metalcast smoke held up? Can you post a picture right here on how it turned out? Many say the nite shades fades so if this works better then I may use it instead of the VHT.

One month so far!

My Nite Shades job lasted about three years or so. I didn't use a very good clear coat over it, so not only did the tint fade, but the clear got all cloudy and dried out. My tails looked like doo-doo on a stick for about a year. I finally got off my butt and fixed it last month.

**gramkebrad** · 04-27-2008, 08:57 PM

Did you clear coat them again? Does anyone make a good clear coat in a can or is a body shop the only way to go? Wonder what they would charge to just clear coat things?

**zetecgt** · 04-28-2008, 09:11 AM

I prefer to have a bodyshop spray the clear. The rattle can clear sucks IMO.

dave.

**davlafont** · 04-28-2008, 07:25 PM

I used Duplicolor's clear. It works. I won't say it will win any awards, but it will protect the tint from the elements and provide a little depth.

**glowboi87** · 04-28-2008, 08:48 PM

yeah i have my tails like REALLY DARK! and i was scared of getting a ticket. and i HATED the primer look of the nite shades. so i got a small can of dupli color clear coat. and i am actually so much more in love with my tails now. i know it isnt the best way to do it. but i have to say... considering i did it at work in the maintenance room it looks awsome! lol

**BroncoBusterZero** · 04-29-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glowboi87

yeah i have my tails like REALLY DARK! and i was scared of getting a ticket. and i HATED the primer look of the nite shades. so i got a small can of dupli color clear coat. and i am actually so much more in love with my tails now. i know it isnt the best way to do it. but i have to say... considering i did it at work in the maintenance room it looks awsome! lol

lets see a pic.

**hEaT** · 04-30-2008, 01:16 PM

Different car, but Niteshade + Duplicolor clear.

Stock on the right, tinted on the left. Best set I've done so far. No wax on those either.

**WUGcatsvt** · 04-30-2008, 02:21 PM

^^No Pic@

**davlafont** · 04-30-2008, 04:56 PM

Wow. That Subie is gonna look hawt once you slam it down on some 40s and black out the windows. Are you doing under glow too?

(go Huskies!)

**hEaT** · 04-30-2008, 09:41 PM

The car is in great shape for an 83. I helped him do a 5spd swap on it recently. Has a bigger Webber carb, 2.25" exhaust and will be getting some 13" vintage Enkei's. He's still working on getting the jets set right. The primary idle jet is fine now, but he thinks the secondary idle jet needs to be bumped up a bit.

It's not riced in the least.

**focustnr29** · 05-13-2008, 10:20 PM

[quote=gramkebrad]How much did you pay for it at NAPA hEaT and what did you pay at O'Rielly o2???

I call them and they have no clue what I am asking for but if they can order it that will be good.[/quote]

i got the same response around here (green bay, wi). i ended up ordering it from summit.

**deception** · 05-14-2008, 09:49 AM

i got mine from Baxter auto parts if you have one near there.

**streetfreaksfanatic** · 05-15-2008, 07:48 PM

nice info

**deception** · 05-15-2008, 09:11 PM

dude streetfreaks... you went through every thread and posted like 3 word responses to everything and they are all generic didnt read the post responses, wtf.

**davlafont** · 05-15-2008, 11:17 PM

*cough*cough*postwhore*

04-26-2008, 09:52 AM	#1
gramkebrad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 58	VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? I can't find a local auto parts store who sells this here in Cincy OH. I called Autozone, Advance Auto, PepBoys, NAPA, O'Reilly, Parts Plus and all the window tinting shops. I refuse to pay $10 shipping on a $10 part. Anyone know who would have it on the shelf????? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ FoMoCo FOR LIFE!!! ZX3 - AEM intake, MBRP exhaust, ADR-90 Interspeeds (Black), Eibach street-kit suspension, All JL Audio sound. 1968 GT Mustang - 302, 351W heads, CompCam, hydraulic lifters, X90 intake, Hooker long tube headers, flowmaster exhaust, 4spd top loader trans, 9" rear w/ 3.55 gears, Mallory ignition, Edelbrock carb, and all the ***** crome!!!!!

04-26-2008, 12:32 PM	#2
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,665	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? NAPA around here carries it. Check to VHT dealers in your area. NAPA may be able to special order it because I know they can get Autometer gauges around here too. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

04-26-2008, 02:21 PM	#3
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 9,630	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? O'Rielly orders it in my area. They carry VHT paint, and tell them you want to order a can. They can usually have it in acouple days "if its in the warehouse" __________________ *~~Boost Crew supports single mothers~~* *_/ ResidentWheel-Whore\_* 'Bone Stock'2002 TwilightBlue ZX3-Neglect has led to a nasty whine from under tha rusty hood. (CHROMED) STS Prep'd 2001 Pitch Black 5spd Wagon-(666-STFU) "...That way I don't have to clean my sheets..."-Pappy, 2008 *o2 has already won so he is no longer eligible.-Ataru*

04-26-2008, 02:46 PM	#4
gramkebrad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 58	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? How much did you pay for it at NAPA hEaT and what did you pay at O'Rielly o2??? I call them and they have no clue what I am asking for but if they can order it that will be good. __________________ FoMoCo FOR LIFE!!! ZX3 - AEM intake, MBRP exhaust, ADR-90 Interspeeds (Black), Eibach street-kit suspension, All JL Audio sound. 1968 GT Mustang - 302, 351W heads, CompCam, hydraulic lifters, X90 intake, Hooker long tube headers, flowmaster exhaust, 4spd top loader trans, 9" rear w/ 3.55 gears, Mallory ignition, Edelbrock carb, and all the ***** crome!!!!!

04-26-2008, 05:24 PM	#5
Kaduku Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 1,355	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? Parts Plus SHOULD have it. That's where I got mine... over here in the NW anyways.. __________________ 05 Liquid Grey SES ZX3 Mods: Custom Exhaust, MM CAI, FS Strut Tower Bar, Smoked Corners, Smoked Tails, Fog Light Mod [SOLD] 02 WorldRallyBlue WRX Sedan Espelir Exhaust, Titek DP, DomTuned, GPMoto Short ram, Tokico D Spec struts/springs, STi trunk swapped, JDM STi scoop and grille, KB Short Shifter w/ bushings, and a few other fun stuff. 03 French Blue ZX5: Project MPG Bone Stock.

04-26-2008, 05:58 PM	#6
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 9,630	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? It about 8-10$. It depends if you know the car behind the counter or not, and which store you stop by. __________________ *~~Boost Crew supports single mothers~~* *_/ ResidentWheel-Whore\_* 'Bone Stock'2002 TwilightBlue ZX3-Neglect has led to a nasty whine from under tha rusty hood. (CHROMED) STS Prep'd 2001 Pitch Black 5spd Wagon-(666-STFU) "...That way I don't have to clean my sheets..."-Pappy, 2008 *o2 has already won so he is no longer eligible.-Ataru*

04-26-2008, 09:48 PM	#7
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 894	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? i got mine at nappa. they didnt have it in stock, but they ordered it for me and i got it in just a few days. i think it was around $10 per can. since then, one of my dads friend's shops started carrying it and always have it in stock, so with my discount there i can get it for $7 __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

04-27-2008, 11:20 AM	#8
davlafont Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,460	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? A good alternative is Duplicolor's Metalcast Smoke. I used it to re-do my tails this spring and it came out great. Duplicolor is much more widely available than Niteshades, but sometimes the Metalcast Smoke is out of stock. __________________ Dave 2002SVTFocus #2629 Visit Dave's Daily Driver "When I take'er to the track she really shines; She always turns in the fastest time, My four-speed, dual-quad, positraction 409 (giddyup, giddyup, giddyup 409..." --The Beach Boys

04-27-2008, 11:56 AM	#9
gramkebrad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 58	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? THANKS EVERYONE!!! I was able to order it at O'Rielly's for $10 and will get it Tuesday. davlafont... How long has the Duli-color metalcast smoke held up? Can you post a picture right here on how it turned out? Many say the nite shades fades so if this works better then I may use it instead of the VHT. __________________ FoMoCo FOR LIFE!!! ZX3 - AEM intake, MBRP exhaust, ADR-90 Interspeeds (Black), Eibach street-kit suspension, All JL Audio sound. 1968 GT Mustang - 302, 351W heads, CompCam, hydraulic lifters, X90 intake, Hooker long tube headers, flowmaster exhaust, 4spd top loader trans, 9" rear w/ 3.55 gears, Mallory ignition, Edelbrock carb, and all the ***** crome!!!!!

04-27-2008, 02:08 PM	#10
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,665	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? I THINK it was cheaper than $10. I don't remember. Maybe $6-8? __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

04-27-2008, 08:57 PM	#12
gramkebrad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 58	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? Did you clear coat them again? Does anyone make a good clear coat in a can or is a body shop the only way to go? Wonder what they would charge to just clear coat things? __________________ FoMoCo FOR LIFE!!! ZX3 - AEM intake, MBRP exhaust, ADR-90 Interspeeds (Black), Eibach street-kit suspension, All JL Audio sound. 1968 GT Mustang - 302, 351W heads, CompCam, hydraulic lifters, X90 intake, Hooker long tube headers, flowmaster exhaust, 4spd top loader trans, 9" rear w/ 3.55 gears, Mallory ignition, Edelbrock carb, and all the ***** crome!!!!!

04-28-2008, 09:11 AM	#13
zetecgt EXTREME douche pickle! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: $@N @NT0N10, T3X@$ Posts: 7,344	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? I prefer to have a bodyshop spray the clear. The rattle can clear sucks IMO. dave. __________________ Ford Owners Club of San Antonio Oh! Don't mind me. I'm just upping my post count..... x p Making people reply with "WTF" since 2004

04-28-2008, 07:25 PM	#14
davlafont Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,460	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? I used Duplicolor's clear. It works. I won't say it will win any awards, but it will protect the tint from the elements and provide a little depth. __________________ Dave 2002SVTFocus #2629 Visit Dave's Daily Driver "When I take'er to the track she really shines; She always turns in the fastest time, My four-speed, dual-quad, positraction 409 (giddyup, giddyup, giddyup 409..." --The Beach Boys

04-28-2008, 08:48 PM	#15
glowboi87 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago Illinois. Posts: 240	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? yeah i have my tails like REALLY DARK! and i was scared of getting a ticket. and i HATED the primer look of the nite shades. so i got a small can of dupli color clear coat. and i am actually so much more in love with my tails now. i know it isnt the best way to do it. but i have to say... considering i did it at work in the maintenance room it looks awsome! lol __________________ '01 ZX3. Black. Niteshaded signals. total of 8 coldcathodes. alpine 350 amp. 2 12" diamond audio subwoofers. nokya yellow fogs and silverstar headlights. :-) custom painted dash..... in short... MODDED!

04-30-2008, 01:16 PM	#17
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,665	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? Different car, but Niteshade + Duplicolor clear. Stock on the right, tinted on the left. Best set I've done so far. No wax on those either. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

04-30-2008, 02:21 PM	#18
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04-30-2008, 04:56 PM	#19
davlafont Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,460	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? Wow. That Subie is gonna look hawt once you slam it down on some 40s and black out the windows. Are you doing under glow too? (go Huskies!) __________________ Dave 2002SVTFocus #2629 Visit Dave's Daily Driver "When I take'er to the track she really shines; She always turns in the fastest time, My four-speed, dual-quad, positraction 409 (giddyup, giddyup, giddyup 409..." --The Beach Boys

04-30-2008, 09:41 PM	#20
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,665	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? The car is in great shape for an 83. I helped him do a 5spd swap on it recently. Has a bigger Webber carb, 2.25" exhaust and will be getting some 13" vintage Enkei's. He's still working on getting the jets set right. The primary idle jet is fine now, but he thinks the secondary idle jet needs to be bumped up a bit. It's not riced in the least. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno Last edited by hEaT : 04-30-2008 at 10:03 PM.

05-13-2008, 10:20 PM	#21
focustnr29 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pulaski, WI Posts: 41	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? [quote=gramkebrad]How much did you pay for it at NAPA hEaT and what did you pay at O'Rielly o2??? I call them and they have no clue what I am asking for but if they can order it that will be good.[/quote] i got the same response around here (green bay, wi). i ended up ordering it from summit. __________________ MODS: -AEM short ram intake w/K&N filter, Ford Racing spark plug wires, Focus RS shift knob, Pioneer CD Deck, MTX 10" sub w/MTX Thunder Series Amp, L.E.Ds in HVAC vents and neons under the dash, CF eyelids, Tsudo N1 catback exaust, 18 inch focal type 176 rims w/ 215/35/18 falken ZIEX 12 tires, SVT suspension kit, volt, water temp, oil pressure auto-meter gauges

05-14-2008, 09:49 AM	#22
deception TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 270	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? i got mine from Baxter auto parts if you have one near there. __________________ E4 MAFIA! 2007 Focus SES \| F2 CAI \| Tinted windows and side markers\| Soon to be Dropped and added halo's.

05-15-2008, 07:48 PM	#23
streetfreaksfanatic Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 37	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? nice info

05-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#24
deception TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 270	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? dude streetfreaks... you went through every thread and posted like 3 word responses to everything and they are all generic didnt read the post responses, wtf. __________________ E4 MAFIA! 2007 Focus SES \| F2 CAI \| Tinted windows and side markers\| Soon to be Dropped and added halo's.

05-15-2008, 11:17 PM	#25
davlafont Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,460	Re: VHT Nite Shades... Local Parts Store??? coughcoughpostwhore __________________ Dave 2002SVTFocus #2629 Visit Dave's Daily Driver "When I take'er to the track she really shines; She always turns in the fastest time, My four-speed, dual-quad, positraction 409 (giddyup, giddyup, giddyup 409..." --The Beach Boys