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Old 01-24-2005, 10:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Painted tails today

Tried my hand at painting today on my old set of tail ligts.




This is the old and new one together



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Looks real nice.
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Old 01-25-2005, 07:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
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That's what i wanna do w/ the front and rear, they both have chrome and it's alright. It kinda goes w/ the chrome wheels. I wanna keep my car dark, it's Indigo Ink and i wanna get some black wheels and match it w/ the lights. Was it hard to crack open the housing for the lights?
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Used a dremel tool. Just got to go slow.....not really difficult.

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Old 01-25-2005, 09:02 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Used a dremel tool. Just got to go slow.....not really difficult.

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What a dremel tool? What did u use to reseal the fixture?
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Old 01-25-2005, 01:20 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Silicone sealant - Permatex clear

Dremel tool - small hand held drill used by hobbiests - search internet under"dremel"
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gotcha, thanx bro. I'll probably do that in the early spring 'cause i'm gonna repaint my bodykit and some inside panels and just do it all at one time.
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was there a primer that u used and what type of paint?
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that looks awsome man, do you have any pics with them back on the car?
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Old 01-25-2005, 06:13 PM   #10 (permalink)
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was there a primer that u used and what type of paint?

No just wet sand with 2000 grit, clean with alcohol and tack rag, use a dry paint brush to remove all lint and dust, then spray with your choice of high temp spray paint.

Sorry no plans to install them untill spring...way too much snow up here now. maybe I will put on the car and take a quick pic later...besides still working on the right side one now.

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Dat's straight dope yo.

Nice job man.
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Old 01-25-2005, 09:59 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Old 01-26-2005, 08:06 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I don't know if i should go w/ black also or the same color as my car. Do you think that would look gay? If i can creat a good design for the car i want to incorporate it into the lights.
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Old 01-26-2005, 01:41 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Looks good, here are my painted taillights:

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Old 01-26-2005, 02:02 PM   #15 (permalink)
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hell yeah bitch, that's the look i'm goin' for. It blends in nicely .
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