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Nathan Mar 31, 2003 12:06 PM

Thanks Emax, here's pics of my new 2k2 tails!
 
I used VHT red metal tint paint and applied 3-4 light coats from the inside of the tailight housing. I was gonna get the "Vans" paint but I got this VHT stuff for $8 Canadian from the place I work so I use this instead. It matches pretty good and at night, the turn signals still flash pretty bright. I also spray painted the bulbs red as well. I'd like to thank Emax for coming up with this wicked idea, your the man!

Pics:
http://members.rogers.com/dennisk/nathan/nathan.htm

More pics, if your not an imagestation member, you can quickly sign up:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290433197

NT2SHBBY Mar 31, 2003 12:17 PM

looks nice and clean.....

max...to the ma Mar 31, 2003 04:24 PM

i definitely want to do that! :thumbsup: even if people say it is ricy

WildmanAL Mar 31, 2003 05:42 PM

I've been wanting to do this since it was first done. Can you please post some night pics? This is the only thing that is stopping me. I have to seen them at night before I do it.

BioMaxDDS Mar 31, 2003 06:55 PM

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...61_34_full.jpg http://www.cardomain.com/member_page..._img_a/176000-

clipse Apr 2, 2003 12:03 AM

Nice tails:thumbsup:

Zog Apr 2, 2003 06:33 AM

My was first "mod". Sorry don't have any night pics. Emax does though i think.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...852_3_full.jpg

NT2SHBBY Apr 2, 2003 06:47 AM


Originally posted by zoggfatha
My was first "mod". Sorry don't have any night pics. Emax does though i think.

hey zoggfatha, did you remove the lights to do this or just spray em inside the trunk?

Zog Apr 2, 2003 06:52 AM


Originally posted by NT2SHBBY


hey zoggfatha, did you remove the lights to do this or just spray em inside the trunk?

Just pulled the bulb out and sprayed in there w/ some Testors translucent candy apple red paint. I bought it at wall mart for like 3 bucks. I think it looks fine, but others have said the other type of paint matches better. PM me if you have any questions.

NT2SHBBY Apr 2, 2003 07:11 AM


Originally posted by zoggfatha


Just pulled the bulb out and sprayed in there w/ some Testors translucent candy apple red paint. I bought it at wall mart for like 3 bucks. I think it looks fine, but others have said the other type of paint matches better. PM me if you have any questions.

thanx dude..I have that paint....looks good to me...will do it myself as soon as it stops rainin over here

WildmanAL Apr 2, 2003 08:59 AM


Originally posted by zoggfatha


Just pulled the bulb out and sprayed in there w/ some Testors translucent candy apple red paint. I bought it at wall mart for like 3 bucks. I think it looks fine, but others have said the other type of paint matches better. PM me if you have any questions.

What do other people use and where do I get it. I've looked around walmart for the paint and never found it. What's the paint next too. I know this is a dumb question, but is it in with the other spray paints. Thanks a lot.

Zog Apr 2, 2003 10:46 AM

Emax and others used Van's paint, they ordered it on the internet i believe. The Testors is in the toy section at walmart with the scale models (model cars, etc). Make sure it's translucent candy apple red.

NT2SHBBY Apr 2, 2003 11:10 AM


Originally posted by wildmanal


What do other people use and where do I get it. I've looked around walmart for the paint and never found it. What's the paint next too. I know this is a dumb question, but is it in with the other spray paints. Thanks a lot.

not sure where you're from dude but by me I picked up the paint in an art supply store named Pearl Arts....its in East Meadow, NY

Igor911 Apr 2, 2003 11:27 AM

how would you go about clearing out that peice so it looks like 2k-2k1?

NT2SHBBY Apr 2, 2003 11:29 AM


Originally posted by Igor911
how would you go about clearing out that peice so it looks like 2k-2k1?
I would've said to remove that orange lens and pop it out but I think the lens is made that way...

Only solution is to spray it, IMO

Igor911 Apr 2, 2003 11:31 AM


Originally posted by NT2SHBBY


I would've said to remove that orange lens and pop it out but I think the lens is made that way...

Only solution is to spray it, IMO

I miss my 2k tails :( But i do like the chrome on my 2k2's :D

emax02 Apr 4, 2003 09:58 PM

Re: Thanks Emax, here's pics of my new 2k2 tails!
 

Originally posted by Nathan
I used VHT red metal tint paint and applied 3-4 light coats from the inside of the tailight housing. I was gonna get the "Vans" paint but I got this VHT stuff for $8 Canadian from the place I work so I use this instead. It matches pretty good and at night, the turn signals still flash pretty bright. I also spray painted the bulbs red as well. I'd like to thank Emax for coming up with this wicked idea, your the man!

Heres the pics, if your not an imagestation member, you can quickly sign up:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290433197


You are welcome :)


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