clear tail lights, can i do them?
#1
ok i saw a maxima broke down on the side of the road, it was a 95-96 and it had clear outs on the tails. The only thing was that the bottom inner 'square' was still red. Is it possible to make clear outs using the same principle as the red/clear tails?
#5
Originally posted by Justin95SE
ok i saw a maxima broke down on the side of the road, it was a 95-96 and it had clear outs on the tails. The only thing was that the bottom inner 'square' was still red. Is it possible to make clear outs using the same principle as the red/clear tails?
ok i saw a maxima broke down on the side of the road, it was a 95-96 and it had clear outs on the tails. The only thing was that the bottom inner 'square' was still red. Is it possible to make clear outs using the same principle as the red/clear tails?
#7
alternative on clear/red tails
Unfortunately, DavidL is not making them anymore and someone just bought his last set. From the photo someone just recently posted, it looks like a production quality part. Too bad they're now out of production.
I've heard the problem with painting the bottom part red on the full clear tails is that they don't look like the stock red color. But of course, this depends on what paint you get and how you apply it.
I have an alternative I'm going to try, though. GodFatherCustoms sells the complete clear tails for $135. My plan is to first try PlasiKote #300 Candy Apple Red plastic paint. It's supposed to look very much like the stock red OEM tails.
If that doesn't work, then the next alternative is to cut the clear turn signal part from the full clears, cut the OEM tails, and glue in the new clear turn signal lens. At least this way you get a very authentic looking lens, rather than that cheap looking fluorescent light lens look. And you've got a properly contoured surface too.
I've heard the problem with painting the bottom part red on the full clear tails is that they don't look like the stock red color. But of course, this depends on what paint you get and how you apply it.
I have an alternative I'm going to try, though. GodFatherCustoms sells the complete clear tails for $135. My plan is to first try PlasiKote #300 Candy Apple Red plastic paint. It's supposed to look very much like the stock red OEM tails.
If that doesn't work, then the next alternative is to cut the clear turn signal part from the full clears, cut the OEM tails, and glue in the new clear turn signal lens. At least this way you get a very authentic looking lens, rather than that cheap looking fluorescent light lens look. And you've got a properly contoured surface too.
#8
Hey id be down for cutting and pasting, lol!!
maybe ill try that, after you of course
But first im gonna experement on my clear/red tails from David L. I need to get rid of that clear rim around the edge of the taillight. Im gonna put a light coat of red-paint on the outside and see how it comes out and if i dont like then a lil Acetone will clean it right up.
maybe ill try that, after you of course
But first im gonna experement on my clear/red tails from David L. I need to get rid of that clear rim around the edge of the taillight. Im gonna put a light coat of red-paint on the outside and see how it comes out and if i dont like then a lil Acetone will clean it right up.
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Re: alternative on clear/red tails
Darn.. I wanted to get david's red/clears... Does anyone know (or david, tell us..) what paint he used for the red part? Brand name, etc... Your procedures would be VERY thankful..... I guess I'll have to paint thems my self..
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Re: Re: alternative on clear/red tails
Originally posted by seanqlee
Darn.. I wanted to get david's red/clears... Does anyone know (or david, tell us..) what paint he used for the red part? Brand name, etc... Your procedures would be VERY thankful..... I guess I'll have to paint thems my self..
Darn.. I wanted to get david's red/clears... Does anyone know (or david, tell us..) what paint he used for the red part? Brand name, etc... Your procedures would be VERY thankful..... I guess I'll have to paint thems my self..
#14
try: www.lightningmotorsports.com
thats where he bought his paint from, its called
VANS red tail spray
im gonna buy me some and throw a coat on outside to cover up the small clear ring around the perimiter. Yes i bought my tails from David L when he first started.
thats where he bought his paint from, its called
VANS red tail spray
im gonna buy me some and throw a coat on outside to cover up the small clear ring around the perimiter. Yes i bought my tails from David L when he first started.
#15
Originally posted by ny96maxse
try: www.lightningmotorsports.com
thats where he bought his paint from, its called
VANS red tail spray
try: www.lightningmotorsports.com
thats where he bought his paint from, its called
VANS red tail spray
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