5 minute, all RED $30 dollar tails(02-03, pics inside)
08-28-2002, 04:37 PM
#41
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Originally posted by dblrr900
If you try to take the lights apart like I have (and Ethan) you will see that there are different parts in there. If you spray from behind the lense you will not see the paint inside, as long as there are NO drips that run out into the bottom of the chrome area.
If you try to take the lights apart like I have (and Ethan) you will see that there are different parts in there. If you spray from behind the lense you will not see the paint inside, as long as there are NO drips that run out into the bottom of the chrome area.
08-28-2002, 04:47 PM
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You might also want to try Testors Candy Apple Red spray paint. A small can from Michaels or Hobby Lobby (or any other hobby shop) will work. I did this on my Celica (as have many others on the board) and it works great. Nice finish, matches well and lights up bright.
Just an option if you can't find the paint used here.
Mike
Just an option if you can't find the paint used here.
Mike
08-28-2002, 09:05 PM
#43
Originally posted by Kojiro_FtT
Also remember that yours started clear. The 2k2 is orange, so the red paint came out more red/orange, matching the brake light better. The clear light came out a much stronger red because there was no orange layer. Or at least that's my guess.
Also remember that yours started clear. The 2k2 is orange, so the red paint came out more red/orange, matching the brake light better. The clear light came out a much stronger red because there was no orange layer. Or at least that's my guess.
08-28-2002, 09:20 PM
#44
Originally posted by Triple8Sol
D*mn very innovative! I think I can handle that! Somebody asked this earlier, but you didn't really say how you did it. When you spray from the inside, you're coating the plastic amber piece, as well as the red plastic piece above it. But aren't you also spraying all over the inner walls behind the lenses? If you paint over the reflectors, won't it be less bright then?
D*mn very innovative! I think I can handle that! Somebody asked this earlier, but you didn't really say how you did it. When you spray from the inside, you're coating the plastic amber piece, as well as the red plastic piece above it. But aren't you also spraying all over the inner walls behind the lenses? If you paint over the reflectors, won't it be less bright then?
I'm going to go take a pick of the blinker on at night now.
This will be my next mod
08-28-2002, 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by kloogy
Good. I'll meet you and we'l do it together...
<=== scared of messing up my lights !
Good. I'll meet you and we'l do it together...
<=== scared of messing up my lights !
btw, i used the testors candy apple red paint as mentioned by dailleydog.
08-29-2002, 12:44 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
Night pics
Night pics
08-29-2002, 05:07 AM
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Yeahthere is a tiny tiny bit of orange hue to it, but I think it looks 100Xs better than before.
I am definitely doing this one soon. Good Job Ethan. I never would have thought to try the inside of the light. At least this beats breaking lights while trying to get them apart.
I am definitely doing this one soon. Good Job Ethan. I never would have thought to try the inside of the light. At least this beats breaking lights while trying to get them apart.
08-29-2002, 08:35 AM
#52
Originally posted by MaximaZero
ok, after a few hours of drying, the GXE tails look fine! (except one part where i was a little overzealous with the paint) perhaps i shall be reinstalling my GXE tails..
btw, i used the testors candy apple red paint as mentioned by dailleydog.
ok, after a few hours of drying, the GXE tails look fine! (except one part where i was a little overzealous with the paint) perhaps i shall be reinstalling my GXE tails..
btw, i used the testors candy apple red paint as mentioned by dailleydog.
08-29-2002, 10:05 AM
#54
Originally posted by emax95
Sound's like you may be confused, I painted the inside and not the outside.
Sound's like you may be confused, I painted the inside and not the outside.
He said he used the Testors Candy Apple Red like a previous guy...That guy painted on the outside of his lense.
Originally, that was what I was gonna do, but this idea sounds great. I just need to know what color looks best.
It doesn't have to be exact, just close.
08-29-2002, 10:15 AM
#55
Originally posted by max34
I was asking MaximaZero.
He said he used the Testors Candy Apple Red like a previous guy...That guy painted on the outside of his lense.
Originally, that was what I was gonna do, but this idea sounds great. I just need to know what color looks best.
It doesn't have to be exact, just close.
I was asking MaximaZero.
He said he used the Testors Candy Apple Red like a previous guy...That guy painted on the outside of his lense.
Originally, that was what I was gonna do, but this idea sounds great. I just need to know what color looks best.
It doesn't have to be exact, just close.
09-04-2002, 11:49 PM
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Originally posted by DrVolkl
Where can you get this paint? I couldn't find it on Nopi...
Everyone still happy with what they did?
Where can you get this paint? I couldn't find it on Nopi...
Everyone still happy with what they did?
you can just get testor's "candy apple red" transparent red spray paint from walmart. it'll be in the toys/ hobby section. it's also less than 5 bucks. much cheaper than the other stuff.
max34: yes, i painted the inside.
09-05-2002, 07:58 AM
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09-05-2002, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by melteye
I'll trade you cars... anyone...
hehehe
I'll trade you cars... anyone...
hehehe
As for you, Melteye....man, the first thing I'd do is get that frankencar intake off and see if you can get your CPU back and functioning. I'm not sure what the wreck did to your car, but sounds like the engine is messed. Check your throttle body..something...
09-05-2002, 04:39 PM
#61
damn you ethan making me start messing with my taillights. i think i'm gonna make a project out of my 2k2 lights. paint them from the inside and then paint the inside body color i think it will look even better then what i have now. project!
09-05-2002, 04:58 PM
#62
I just painted over the amber on my outer tails with the Testors paint. It looks awesome!
Surprisingly, it looks better in direct sunlight than in shadow...
Anyway, after a couple days, if I decide they dont need one more coat of red, I'll put a couple of coats of clear gloss over the whole light to keep them from fading and chipping.
Surprisingly, it looks better in direct sunlight than in shadow...
Anyway, after a couple days, if I decide they dont need one more coat of red, I'll put a couple of coats of clear gloss over the whole light to keep them from fading and chipping.
09-05-2002, 05:36 PM
#63
This Testors paint that all you guys have been talking about & using...in the long-term will it stand up to the heat generated by the bulbs, and the sun shining on it? I'm assuming that stuff isn't really intended for automotive use?
09-05-2002, 09:28 PM
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Originally posted by emax95
Night pics
Night pics
Another idea: I'm assuming the bulb for the turn signals is clear. How about putting a red one in there as well to add to the effect?
09-05-2002, 09:54 PM
#66
Originally posted by DrVolkl
Getting back to these pics..I didn't notice it before, but both upper and lower bulbs do not light up at night...did you have your hazzards on? Regardless, it looks good...so people are only going to see it when at night when you use the turn signal.
Another idea: I'm assuming the bulb for the turn signals is clear. How about putting a red one in there as well to add to the effect?
Getting back to these pics..I didn't notice it before, but both upper and lower bulbs do not light up at night...did you have your hazzards on? Regardless, it looks good...so people are only going to see it when at night when you use the turn signal.
Another idea: I'm assuming the bulb for the turn signals is clear. How about putting a red one in there as well to add to the effect?
I painted my bulbs red too
09-05-2002, 10:25 PM
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Originally posted by emax95
I had my hazzards on and then it was just a matter of timing things properly I painted my bulbs red too
I had my hazzards on and then it was just a matter of timing things properly
I painted my bulbs red too
Looks real good in the daytime...gonna go buy that paint asap.
01-07-2003, 02:39 PM
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hey sorry for bringing up this oldie, but all you guys' servers are trying to steal money or you just took them off lol can you guys post any pics on the painted 02 tails topic...i'd also liek to see the pics of the guy who messed up his, any other tips b4 i dive into this project? thnkz
01-07-2003, 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by dblrr900
There are pics of mine finished on my homepage.
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01-07-2003, 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by AdamK
hey sorry for bringing up this oldie, but all you guys' servers are trying to steal money or you just took them off lol can you guys post any pics on the painted 02 tails topic...i'd also liek to see the pics of the guy who messed up his, any other tips b4 i dive into this project? thnkz
hey sorry for bringing up this oldie, but all you guys' servers are trying to steal money or you just took them off lol can you guys post any pics on the painted 02 tails topic...i'd also liek to see the pics of the guy who messed up his, any other tips b4 i dive into this project? thnkz
01-07-2003, 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by AdamK
hey sorry for bringing up this oldie, but all you guys' servers are trying to steal money or you just took them off lol can you guys post any pics on the painted 02 tails topic...i'd also liek to see the pics of the guy who messed up his, any other tips b4 i dive into this project? thnkz
hey sorry for bringing up this oldie, but all you guys' servers are trying to steal money or you just took them off lol can you guys post any pics on the painted 02 tails topic...i'd also liek to see the pics of the guy who messed up his, any other tips b4 i dive into this project? thnkz
01-07-2003, 05:45 PM
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Originally posted by maximilion
Now THAT'S cool!!! How'd you do that??
Now THAT'S cool!!! How'd you do that??
ChoppaBoy, you like those socks huh, have a little foot fedish perhaps?
01-08-2003, 07:51 AM
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