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do they have red paint too, i have seen all red tails before. or is that just tint film? i think on my car id like red more.

anyone have pics of smoked or red tails on a red celi?

sorry it took a couple days...i used nite-shades...the stuff in the purple can. i got it off ebay too.

the two most important things for painting the tail lights are cleaning thoroughly before applying anything and clearcoating afterwards. i use rubbing alcohol to clean off plastic parts before painting. you'll probably also want to tape off the sides and back of the light buckets so you don't get paint on them.

i blacked out my third brake light, it's kind of a pain to get out. you have to remove the panel at the bottom of the hatch and unbolt it from the inside. it looks pretty good (i haven't gotten a picture of it yet, tho).

good luck, and any other questions...just ask!

go to a sign shop and buy translucent black vinyl, wrap it around your tails and heat it on the edges.

yeah they have translucent red spray for tail lights.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-RED-TIN...sspagenameZWDVW

Went to autozone today and they didn't have any. So I'll have to buy it off of eBay, I think one can should do the rear tails and markers. Also for clear coat, can I use any Acrylic Laquor? I work at a Harley shop so I can get it for somewhat cheap. How many coats of clear do you think?

I really like the look of netrata's car. I suppose the vinyls would ensure a even coat. I can't find the vinyl on eBay, where do you get it? Thanks for the replies!

This post has been edited by phokur: Apr 7, 2007 - 3:21 PM

i got a pic in my profile using testors candy apple red

i know someone who does tint so i think i am just going to do mine that way.

i love my redded tails, cheaper than jdm tails and less done

Woa, that looks good, what did you use? I'm definitely niteshading the whole front, still in the air about red or black for the rear tails. Not sure what would look best on a red celi.

i used testers in the beginning but i used some japanese brand from autobacs

personally i would go with black on a red celi. i like the contrast. but that is just what i would do.

will the nightshade stuff work on the headlights? if so - what kind of prep would i need 2 do and can someone give me a brand of acrylic clearcoat i can order?

I think I'm with you goferris, I ordered a can of niteshades, I'll see if that will do everything. Should look hawt.

one or two layers of acrylic clear coat should be fine.

If you use Folia Tec tail light spray it's a one coat application & they have various colors.
Just took my tinted tails off as bought some later spec JDM's.

I have something i use for headlights but it's not a spray so doesn't chip etc & will also allow you to colour match to your car.

How do you get on at MOT time with tinted headlights? And does it make them any dimmer - my headlights are like candles even with PIAA bulbs

I find my lights really good

I tinted my taillights and did a lil something different on the front here are some pics.My Webpage
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Is it possible to use window tint directly on the tail light?