Matte red tail lights???

[f2x phantom]

hey, so i just got a 350z, and i was wondering if anyone could tell me exactly wut i need to buy/do to get my red tail lights to be Matte Red. (some people say "smoked red" or to use a "matte clear spray" like Krylon or something) Does anyone know wut im talking about.

The tail lights have this effect:

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/3208/dsc0300t.jpg

I want that same effect on my tail lights, but idk how to do it.

Can anyone help?

thank you for any help

[ThatGuy]

Sandpaper

That will remove that nice OEM shine and make you look way cooler.

[besTint]

i think your looking for this

Vans Spray Lens Paint (Red, 130ml)|Automotive Lens' Painter|JDM Color Tailights Paints (http://www.racinglab.com/vans-paint-red.html)

Vans Red Paint JDM Spray Lens Painter Parts - DragTimes.com (http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/Vans-Red-Paint-JDM-Spray-Lens-Painter_170558920534.html)

http://www.autocityimports.com/images/products/Lens-Painter-Red.jpg

[Bushido]

vinyl bro.


don't use sandpaper or ghetto paint on $500 taillights


look into oracal vinyl

[niSm095]

get translucent candy apple red spray paint from a crafts store (for painting model cars). Thats what I did, it works very well.

[f2x phantom]

get translucent candy apple red spray paint from a crafts store (for painting model cars). Thats what I did, it works very well.

By any chance do you have any pictures of this that you could post please? If not, does it look exactly like the picture of the bmw i posted? How exactly did you prep it and actually do it?

thanks a ton

[freeze2104]

i would check out testors transparent candy apple red. I used it on my tail lights. If you have a hobby store or a michaels you can find it there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/freeze2104/2010-10-07114747-1.jpg

[Slikk Logic]

idk bout a matt finish but i used red METALCAST on my s14 tails.then polished it shine

[BoostSlideWayz]

What is with the styles people go through... Im sorry but having faded looking tail lights that look like they have been sitting in the sun for 5 million years isnt attractive what so ever.

[T chop]

Sanding it wouldn't be bad, You could always wet sand and polish it again in the future and they would look new anyway. It would turn out way better than spraying it with some shitty spray or putting vinyl on it like you guys are talking about.

[s14slideshow]

Sanding it wouldn't be bad, You could always wet sand and polish it again in the future and they would look new anyway. It would turn out way better than spraying it with some shitty spray or putting vinyl on it like you guys are talking about.

+1 for this, worst case scenario if you don't like how they look then you at least have a good surface to paint on. Use a high grit like 600 so you don't have nasty sand scratches.

[f2x phantom]

+1 for this, worst case scenario if you don't like how they look then you at least have a good surface to paint on. Use a high grit like 600 so you don't have nasty sand scratches.

ok but sanding will definitely give it the same look as the bimmer i posted?? The sprays ppl are talkin about don't seem to create the effect i want.

600 grit? that seems kinda low to me actually. i was thinkin like a wet 800??

[ThatGuy]

True ballers use 80 grit to obscure their lights from other drivers.

You're not down.

[BBSilvia]

sanding is the best idea, we did that on my friends c230 and +1 for saying bimmer not beamer i <3 my 330ci, weve also used the spray on my friends Is300 looks like crapp all see if i can find pics

[chiboy002]

ok but sanding will definitely give it the same look as the bimmer i posted?? The sprays ppl are talkin about don't seem to create the effect i want.

600 grit? that seems kinda low to me actually. i was thinkin like a wet 800??
make sure you sand in one direction, then switch directions for the other grit. like this #... go 800 or 1000 wet. Use wet any grit after 400, and even 400.
True ballers use 80 grit to obscure their lights from other drivers.
As a moderator, i would expect more from you than trying to mislead him.

[BBSilvia]

make sure you sand in one direction, then switch directions for the other grit. like this #... go 800 or 1000 wet. Use wet any grit after 400, and even 400.

As a moderator, i would expect more from you than trying to mislead him.

as a human i would expect you to have the common sense NOT to do that lol

[ThatGuy]

As a moderator, i would expect more from you than trying to mislead him.

If you and the OP can't detect sarcasm, then you should get the fuck off the internet.

[drift213]

http://www.autocityimports.com/images/products/Lens-Painter-Red.jpg[/QUOTE]
THIS FTW :bigok:

[Matej]

Pretty sure people do not make their taillights matte red on purpose. I believe matte taillights happen when people do a poor job painting them.

[chiboy002]

If you can't detect sarcasm, then you should get the fuck off the internet.
no shit shirlock, but i only speak for myself.

[Slikk Logic]

Sanding it wouldn't be bad, You could always wet sand and polish it again in the future and they would look new anyway. It would turn out way better than spraying it with some shitty spray or putting vinyl on it like you guys are talking about.

yea man. gotta do it anyway for the paint to even look good after you spray it

[Lovely Idol Inc.]

If you and the OP can't detect sarcasm, then you should get the fuck off the internet.


^^This is fucking funny as shit. :rofl:






Now, you are all stupid. The only time you want to take sand paper to plastic is when you are getting ready to paint them and you should use real paint unless you plan on doing this a lot.

Basically do this:

500 wet sandpaper

Make sure they are clean after you sand them (you can use glass cleaner or wax and grease remover)

Adhesion promotor (its actually needed when you apply paint to plastics, oem bumpers/wings/mirrors all have to have this)

Then to get a matte look you can buy a clear coat that actually has a matte finish something like hot rod flatz etc, or clear them and THEN take a 1000 grit wet piece of sand paper to the clear coat to dull the shine but not cut through the clear (later if you decide you dont like the matte look you just buff them back to shine with this technique)

[510-SR20DET]

I can trade you my old tail light. They have the natural mate red done by mother nature.
This shit ugly as hell.

[ixfxi]

If you and the OP can't detect sarcasm, then you should get the fuck off the internet.

Barry, couldnt you just have suggested he simply "get off the Internet." Or, "get off on the Internet." But why be so harsh and tell him to "get the FUCK off of the Internet," I find that a bit too extreme.

As a moderator, you should show more courtesy and less disrespect to those who are not as sharp and cunning as you.

Imagine what the world would be like if it was filled with a Master Race of THATGUYs.

[ThatGuy]

Hahahaha, good one Mike.

[m3to240]

I've seen both paint and vinyl used many times with success. Comes down to personal preference.

[DALAZ_68]

Sandpaper

That will remove that nice OEM shine and make you look way cooler.

True ballers use 80 grit to obscure their lights from other drivers.

You're not down.

If you and the OP can't detect sarcasm, then you should get the fuck off the internet.

Barry, couldnt you just have suggested he simply "get off the Internet." Or, "get off on the Internet." But why be so harsh and tell him to "get the FUCK off of the Internet," I find that a bit too extreme.

As a moderator, you should show more courtesy and less disrespect to those who are not as sharp and cunning as you.

Imagine what the world would be like if it was filled with a Master Race of THATGUYs.
so much win in one thread...tis the holiday season...

[huffandpuff00]

dont use any style of paint.

use a red out tint kit.
DECALFX.com! Red Tail Light Film Tint Overlays Vinyl Decals Redout Stickers Lens Protection for Taillights, Red Out, Redded Out, Brake Light Overlays, Tinted Windscreen, Vans, Lens Paint (http://www.decalfx.com/red_tail_light_film.html)

[Lovely Idol Inc.]

Fades, peels, scratches, and falls off.


Paint is best bet.