Painted Taillights....
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Painted Taillights....
Hey guys,
I saw this on the Trucks show on tv. I thought I'd try it on my faded tailights. Here is the results...
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I used some VHT Night-shades paint. Will post pics once I get them mounted back on the rig.
I saw this on the Trucks show on tv. I thought I'd try it on my faded tailights. Here is the results...
Before....
After....
I used some VHT Night-shades paint. Will post pics once I get them mounted back on the rig.
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eh...to each his own i guess. looks like it could be a fix-it-ticket around here in CA. btw, if you're looking to "fix" faded light housings - try progressively very fine-gritted sandpaper or headlight de-fogging compound since it's the exterior plastic that's the issue, not the color of the lens/interior.
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Well, thanks for your input. I did attempt the fine grit wet sand procedure that I've done on many of headlights. That did make them glossy again, but didn't help that they shown pink when lit instead of red. What part of it would you get a ticket for?
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I want to see the "outcome" of this...
I took mine off and used that Meguire's plastic polish stuff on it...it's definitely a whole lot better, but not as good as a brand-new set. It was cheaper though.
I took mine off and used that Meguire's plastic polish stuff on it...it's definitely a whole lot better, but not as good as a brand-new set. It was cheaper though.
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I like it! I was looking into getting blacked out taillights till I found out they are illegal here (of course). This would be an acceptable alternative.
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looks good. dont want to bash or be rude in any way, but irab88 did a similar job on his camping trailer by using krylon stained glass spray paint on the inside of the covers and it came out good also. the only reason i mention it is cause his is painted inside where it wont get scratched off. however yours does give it a richer color which i like. how does the light come thru?
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looks good. dont want to bash or be rude in any way, but irab88 did a similar job on his camping trailer by using krylon stained glass spray paint on the inside of the covers and it came out good also. the only reason i mention it is cause his is painted inside where it wont get scratched off. however yours does give it a richer color which i like. how does the light come thru?
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my bad. i was looking at them on my phone yesterday and thought you did the black-out tint on them (that, plus the fact that i'm red/green colorblind ) they don't look so bad now that i see them on the truck and on a computer. i dunno still, i've always been a fan of the original triple color lights from older toyota rigs. did you do the signal lights the same color as the brake light? i thought brake has to be red and turn signal has to be yellow or orange for legality reasons. what did you use on the outside of the housings to get the oxidation off?
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NP. I did do the signals the same color as the tail lights. I like the look of the all one color tail light. The rear turn signals can be red or yellow, at least in Utah. I would assume they would be legal in other states, as well. I can't begin to count how many new vehicles have red turn signals on the rear....
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I did the wetsand fine grit procedure in order to get rid of the oxidation. I also used some of Meguire's Plastic Cleaner and Plastic Polish. They turned out good, but still shown pink.
The light comes through great. I will take some pix tonight when it gets dark.
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I did the wetsand fine grit procedure in order to get rid of the oxidation. I also used some of Meguire's Plastic Cleaner and Plastic Polish. They turned out good, but still shown pink.
The light comes through great. I will take some pix tonight when it gets dark.
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NP. I did do the signals the same color as the tail lights. I like the look of the all one color tail light. The rear turn signals can be red or yellow, at least in Utah. I would assume they would be legal in other states, as well. I can't begin to count how many new vehicles have red turn signals on the rear....
I did the wetsand fine grit procedure in order to get rid of the oxidation. I also used some of Meguire's Plastic Cleaner and Plastic Polish. They turned out good, but still shown pink.
The light comes through great. I will take some pix tonight when it gets dark.
I did the wetsand fine grit procedure in order to get rid of the oxidation. I also used some of Meguire's Plastic Cleaner and Plastic Polish. They turned out good, but still shown pink.
The light comes through great. I will take some pix tonight when it gets dark.
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nice work man! i like the red/white w/o amber tail lights. gives it an import look. i may go this route myself. thanx for posting the final pics!
fyi: for those of you who like the aged look of faded tail lights, but still want a bright red light coming through, they do sell red tinted 1157 bulbs and 2057 bulbs. (my experience is these are handy when using vintage tail light lenses)
fyi: for those of you who like the aged look of faded tail lights, but still want a bright red light coming through, they do sell red tinted 1157 bulbs and 2057 bulbs. (my experience is these are handy when using vintage tail light lenses)