all red s13 taillights

[jevus]

hey peeps, who knows where i can get all red tail lights, or who has some for sale

[TougeSR20Kid]

240sx All-red S13 Taillights (http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/240sxall-red-s13-taillights.html)

Just make em urself... says it costs 8 bucks and takes an hour... personally I dunno why you'd do it I dont think it looks all that good, but hey your car not mine

[Sileighty_85]

Wow seriously an 09 member and you dont know how to search or know where to Post a WTB thread......:picardfp:

[doke! ドリフト]

Pretty sure people paint the stock or dmax style ones or you can pay $$$$$ for the red ones made.by Boss or something

[(Locky)]

the more consitant way to do it is to get the 100% clear lights, even the brake light is clear

then paint the whole thing with red lense tint

[FU12]

the more consitant way to do it is to get the 100% clear lights, even the brake light is clear

then paint the whole thing with red lense tint

^That or get the clear light and have it tinted with red film at a tint shop.

[Edwin562]

Here is how it looked on my hatch before I went dmax tails.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2cf6tcj.jpg

[FU12]

Here is how it looked on my hatch before I went dmax tails.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2cf6tcj.jpg


Thats why I say go with film.Tinting with film will keep the reflectivity

[ultramagnus]

If you have a coupe i'll sell you mines.

[silviaks2nr]

Don't use an aerosol model paint or niteshades type of product if you actually want it to look good and last. A good way to do it is with transparent red vinyl because you can remove it if you ever need to, or the legitimate way is to mix some candy apple additive into automotive clearcoat and spray the area that needs to be redded out.

Here's vinyl on my s14 after almost 8 years. It's just now slightly starting to fade.
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/7228/dsc3520.jpg

[slowvia]

Cheapest way is to use candy apple red model car paint. You can make it look like it was done well if you have the patience. But IMO it isn't worth it, I'd rather rock stock.

[Chubii]

i used nightshades and clear coated them, shiny and looked good, color sanded & buffed, good shit

[OutlawLui]

I did mine, but they didn't come out like i expected, they are too mate, so i'm hoping to just find some cheap koukis

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk86/evilpanamajack/downsized_Image12242011154450.jpg

[Edwin562]

on mine, I applied 2-3 coats of the glass red paint, after a few hours of drying out, I applied 2 coats of clear lacquer... after an hour of drying, I buffed it out til its nice and shiny :) it has lasted for atleast a year without reapplying clear... I lived the way it looked. i also did my lil bro's coupes tails...

[ixfxi]

does everything on this forum have to be done wrong or ghetto? all of that rattlecan shit is a waste of time. automotive grade candy paint is the only way to do it right. vinyl overlays fade and peel, i remove crap like that all the time.

look at these overpriced assholes, they seem to do it right.

before:
http://www.clearcorners.com/products/subaru/impreza3/r_full1/oem1.jpg

after:
http://www.clearcorners.com/products/subaru/impreza3/r_full1/red1_2.jpg

fucking ripoff tho... and fuck the owner of that shop, hes a total d*ck that thinks his shop is gods gift to man

[landins13]

yeah i have a 2010 wrx with those ugly ass lights and i had them tinted the week i bought the car.

[FU12]

yeah i have a 2010 wrx with those ugly ass lights and i had them tinted the week i bought the car.

removed statement

[Flashman]

what i did is buy ebay clear tails, unsealed the lenses with a heat gun and painted the inside of the lens with testors candy apple red spray paint. then just reseal them with some silicon window sealant from home depot
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/7077516997_df40861701_z.jpg

[KiLLeR2001]

fucking ripoff tho... and fuck the owner of that shop, hes a total d*ck that thinks his shop is gods gift to man

This schtick never gets old! :rofl:

[booey13]

fucking ripoff tho... and fuck the owner of that shop, hes a total d*ck that thinks his shop is gods gift to man

Lmao. Love reading your posts.

[C. Anderson]

I did a pair of dmax tails for a coupe. 3 layers of house of color candy on the clear, remove tape and 1 coat all over, then clear coated with automotive clear.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m53/95silvia06/2011-12-21203608.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m53/95silvia06/2011-12-21203635.jpg

[FU12]

I did a pair of dmax tails for a coupe. 3 layers of house of color candy on the clear, remove tape and 1 coat all over, then clear coated with automotive clear.


Looks real nice.

[slowvia]

what i did is buy ebay clear tails, unsealed the lenses with a heat gun and painted the inside of the lens with testors candy apple red spray paint. then just reseal them with some silicon window sealant from home depot


Damn, that actually looks pretty good

[benz88]

Mine, Dont worry the stickers are gone lol

this is 3 coats of House of Color Candy sprayed with a paint gun, Then 3 coats of Clear.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/benz88/272405_10150327406125087_509765086_9366781_7634191 _o.jpg

[(Locky)]

These than a painted tint would be ther proper way to get it looking consistant

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/negativecamber/zzzzzz.jpg

[ixfxi]

i SO want to stand on that fucking bumper


what i did is buy ebay clear tails, unsealed the lenses with a heat gun and painted the inside of the lens with testors candy apple red spray paint. then just reseal them with some silicon window sealant from home depot
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/7077516997_df40861701_z.jpg

as a professional, i can easily tell you that your advice is 100% wrong. however, since i am not at work and hate talking about work, i have no interest in telling you that you are doing it wrong. more importantly, no one ever gave me this advice when i started off... which is why i love when people learn things like i did, the hard way. all i can tell you, is that your advice is total-fail.

[Mitsubayati]

These than a painted tint would be ther proper way to get it looking consistant

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/negativecamber/zzzzzz.jpg



Where do you get those?!

[FU12]

i SO want to stand on that fucking bumper




as a professional, i can easily tell you that your advice is 100% wrong. however, since i am not at work and hate talking about work, i have no interest in telling you that you are doing it wrong. more importantly, no one ever gave me this advice when i started off... which is why i love when people learn things like i did, the hard way. all i can tell you, is that your advice is total-fail.
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[CleanAndLegit]

i SO want to stand on that fucking bumper




as a professional, i can easily tell you that your advice is 100% wrong. however, since i am not at work and hate talking about work, i have no interest in telling you that you are doing it wrong. more importantly, no one ever gave me this advice when i started off... which is why i love when people learn things like i did, the hard way. all i can tell you, is that your advice is total-fail.


i dont understand how his advice is wrong? it works, doesnt fade, and well looks great?

[FU12]

i dont understand how his advice is wrong? it works, doesnt fade, and well looks great? ***************

[CleanAndLegit]

I think its wrong because he's not a professional.


i guess you gotta be certified to do anything

[silviaks2nr]

Model car paint shouldn't be used on your car. It's really not that hard to understand- it's not UV resistant nor is it intended for this kind of application. Candy additive to clearcoat is the only permanent solution and the only one that will look OEM. And resealing lenses to housings with clear silicone caulking is a terrible idea.

I chose to use industrial sign vinyl simply because I knew it could be easily removed and could withstand the elements. If you want to do it this way go to a local sign shop and you will be able to source it.

[huffandpuff00]

Red tint
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Cog7YFuJRII/TEI87v0zeRI/AAAAAAAAAeU/G5NF342NqVo/s1600/IMG_1224.jpg

[jamg]

i SO want to stand on that fucking bumper




as a professional, i can easily tell you that your advice is 100% wrong. however, since i am not at work and hate talking about work, i have no interest in telling you that you are doing it wrong. more importantly, no one ever gave me this advice when i started off... which is why i love when people learn things like i did, the hard way. all i can tell you, is that your advice is total-fail.

lol what's wrong with that?

[(Locky)]

Where do you get those?!

Pop up on YJP time to tiem

[low n slow]

ixfxi how are you any different from this...

hes a total d*ck that thinks his shop is gods gift to man

[blueshark123]

ixfxi how are you any different from this...


:picardfp::keke: noob

[ixfxi]

ixfxi how are you any different from this...

i dont own a shop

i work for AT&T as a sales rep

wrong guy dude

[Hiighboost2]

Take one of these http://www.drawingboard.com/itemimages/30-30Items/MSHRD.jpg and start coloring lol

[FU12]

as a professional, i can easily tell you that your advice is 100% wrong. however, since i am not at work and hate talking about work, i have no interest in telling you that you are doing it wrong. more importantly, no one ever gave me this advice when i started off... which is why i love when people learn things like i did, the hard way. all i can tell you, is that your advice is total-fail.
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[Phlip]

Are we missing a backstory to this? you don't own a shop. We get that part, but you don't work at one either?

And with this post, you have proven how LITTLE you know about the general community.
If I had a lighting question as pressing as to need a consult, I would pick up the phone and call him from clear across the country. Know who you're talking to before you start lobbing insults, NO ONE will back you in this one.

[FU12]

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[Phlip]

Go back to post #15 in this thread, and learn to understand irony because your response leaves it totally apparent that you missed it

[FU12]

Go back to post #15 in this thread, and learn to understand irony because your response leaves it totally apparent that you missed it

I kno what I put and Im in the wrong. Removing previous posts

[brudacille]

I hear John Liquefatto at Christian Kustomz does an excellent job at tinting tails. He seemed really into it and showed me his tinting supplies while I was lucky enough to be inside his shop... Too bad I'm banned from the shop for life now :gives:

[FU12]

Go back to post #15 in this thread, and learn to understand irony because your response leaves it totally apparent that you missed it

Im sorry. I see he is clearcorners.com . he confused me by saying he works at AT&T. I hate zilvia. Nothing but a bunch of sarcastic, nutpunchers. My bad ixfxi :duh:

[ixfxi]

did i miss something between breakfast and now? fu12, why did you edit all your posts


im sad. nothing better than when things go crazy on here. fuck, i missed the boat

[FU12]

did i miss something between breakfast and now? fu12, why did you edit all your posts


im sad. nothing better than when things go crazy on here. fuck, i missed the boat
Not sure if serious. not replying. wait.... shit. Anyways Phlip pointed out you were joking, I felt like an ass, removed snarky statements .

[codyace]

i dont understand how his advice is wrong? it works, doesnt fade, and well looks great?

Why be content with frozen pizza when you can make your own for the same cost?

[Matej]

If painting the lights, do not forget to mix rainbow flake into the paint.

[ixfxi]

Not sure if serious. not replying. wait.... shit. Anyways Phlip pointed out you were joking, I felt like an ass, removed snarky statements .

completely not joking

i work for AT&T


i really think you guys have me confused for someone else. as the great dave chappelle once said... "im just a <snip> that loves titties"

[cdlong]

Why be content with frozen pizza when you can make your own for the same cost?

Because you don't have to make a fucking pizza. I'm not trying to defend the guys that take the easy way out, but it is easier after all.

[TougeSR20Kid]

Because you don't have to make a fucking pizza. I'm not trying to defend the guys that take the easy way out, but it is easier after all.

Lol while I understand easy is good for some things, like girls and money, doing things the easy way with cars can often have bad outcomes haha. Its like my pops always said - anything worth doing is worth doing right

[HipHopHippo]

I did a pair of dmax tails for a coupe. 3 layers of house of color candy on the clear, remove tape and 1 coat all over, then clear coated with automotive clear.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m53/95silvia06/2011-12-21203608.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m53/95silvia06/2011-12-21203635.jpg

I used this method (except with testors candy red paint) on stock s13 tails and this is what I got

http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx67/ishootyourface96/20130712_180607_zps852212ec.jpg (http://s742.photobucket.com/user/ishootyourface96/media/20130712_180607_zps852212ec.jpg.html)

http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx67/ishootyourface96/20130712_180618_zpsa72d3ca2.jpg (http://s742.photobucket.com/user/ishootyourface96/media/20130712_180618_zpsa72d3ca2.jpg.html)

for anybody that wants to know

[silviaks2nr]

And it turned out really poorly. Do it once and do it right.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/greenkouki/For%20Sale/DSC_4905.jpg

s14
http://i.imgur.com/yOZu3FT.jpg

[WristWork]

^Film or Spray?

[Matej]

Do it wrong every time.

http://www.pro-fit.ne.jp/diary/2011/img2001.jpg

[silviaks2nr]

Candy intercoat + 2k urethane clear on top.

[aga]

Do it wrong every time.

http://www.pro-fit.ne.jp/diary/2011/img2001.jpg

ok, those are NICE.:drool:

[HipHopHippo]

And it turned out really poorly. Do it once and do it right.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/greenkouki/For%20Sale/DSC_4905.jpg

s14
http://i.imgur.com/yOZu3FT.jpg

how did you get it to shine like that

[UniqueAutoCreations]

Wow! These candies with the clear looks really nice. Probably the most professional tint job, but if you are looking for a simple protective overlay that doesn't require a paint gun to apply than Laminx is a good alternative. I've had good success with their smoke films in the passed for smoking taillights side markers or whatever. They also offer different colors like blue yellow and red and come with an install kit so you can apply the film properly.

[silviaks2nr]

how did you get it to shine like that

Automotive 2k urethane clearcoat over the whole light (trim included)

[HipHopHippo]

I used a urethane clear coat and didnt get it quite so shiny (I did the trim too) and it didnt turn out shiny. Is it a spray or does it come in a bucket

[silviaks2nr]

it's 2k, meaning a 2 part with an activator and a high solids urethane clear that's mixed together, the exact same product used in a 2 stage car paint job and applied with a spray gun. It's not a 1 part cellulose or aerosol product. There are lots of different clearcoats you can use but I just use a middle of the line spot/panel clear from the automotive paint store because I've found it tried and true for these kinds of projects.

[aga]

there are some rattle can clear coats that are 2 part, they have a button that you press and the activator mixes with the clear, but after you use it once, it has no further life.

[brian310]

Where do you get those?!

this^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[WristWork]

Those might be from Andys Auto
http://www.andysautosport.com/euro_tail_lights/nissan_240sx.html
http://www.andysautosport.com/images/spec_d/lt-s13892c-tm.jpg


These are the other ones in this thread, might as well buy koukis

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/89-94-NISSAN-240SX-180SX-S13-HATCHBACK-LED-TAIL-LIGHTS-LEFT-RIGHT-CHROME-/00/s/ODAwWDgwMA==/$(KGrHqR,!gwF!g6Qq(zfBQRpPtNIG!~~60_3.JPG

89 94 Nissan 240sx 180sx s13 Hatchback LED Tail Lights Left Right Chrome | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/89-94-NISSAN-240SX-180SX-S13-HATCHBACK-LED-TAIL-LIGHTS-LEFT-RIGHT-CHROME-/271052588427?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A240SX&hash=item3f1bfe458b&vxp=mtr)

[aga]

These are the other ones in this thread, might as well buy koukis


no they're not the same, these are gypsy as hell.... the painted ones at page 2 are nice (when painted)

[WristWork]

You could use the outer plastic of those and then the inside shroud of these:
http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/40000489/images/alt-jy-n240sx89h-c__1.jpg

Or just buy them when they pop up on yahoo, or get real koukis

[new2sr20]

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b495/aelucky83/382211_120056821506746_345106928_n_zps53c6913a.jpg (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/aelucky83/media/382211_120056821506746_345106928_n_zps53c6913a.jpg .html)

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b495/aelucky83/99a1b6a2-2abe-4ee3-8332-9b0c98eb7640_zps81bec9ea.jpg (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/aelucky83/media/99a1b6a2-2abe-4ee3-8332-9b0c98eb7640_zps81bec9ea.jpg.html)

[silviaks2nr]

there are some rattle can clear coats that are 2 part, they have a button that you press and the activator mixes with the clear, but after you use it once, it has no further life.

Spraymax and eastwood make products, yeah. But It's much cheaper to get clear from the paint store and it's higher solids since it doesn't need to be made sprayable with very lower pressure like a propellant.

[aga]

its for the people who dont have spraying equipment or space to do such work... i used to have a dedicated garage with proper tools but now i live in an apartment and paint stuff in my balcony if needed (and then close all the doors or else the house will smell like spray)

[jamg]

ive been wanting to do all red with my dmax style tails.

[chipsahoy]

Where'd you get these from?

Do it wrong every time.

http://www.pro-fit.ne.jp/diary/2011/img2001.jpg

[Rhabib88]

resurrection


Do it wrong every time.

http://www.pro-fit.ne.jp/diary/2011/img2001.jpg

what tail lights are those, and how did you make them?

[Reece]

I'll do a high quality tint job if you send me your tails :))) :hsdance: :keke: :kiss:

[simmode1]

I'm pretty sure they are standard fare ebay altezza/junyan style. Open them open & apply translucent red vinyl to the inside of the covers, then reseal them.

All credit to Bushido.

[Rhabib88]

But see how the tail lights have 2 sticking out lights, the ones on ebay don't have that


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[simmode1]

There are several different types available. Just search for "180sx clear taillights" and look through all the results on google images. They might not be on ebay anymore but they used to be. Searching "180sx junyan taillights"might help too.

[Bushido]

Oracal 8300 series vinyl. transparent dark red, applied on the exterior of the lens. Looks good for a few years.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/domeniccucunato/my%20240sx/CIMG2576-Large.jpg

[simmode1]

Lol @ Bushido posting the worst pic of his own car I've ever seen. Courtesy of Google:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/domeniccucunato/my%20240sx/P1010198.jpg

[OG_S13]

Tried doing it myself, I think it came out really good in my opinion. I used VHT Night-Shade Spray Paint and a can of Dupli-Color Clear Coat. Got both at my local Pep boys and the total cost was about $25. I basically did 3 coats of red on the clear part, then 1 coat on the whole tail light and then 1 coat of clear. I feel like the lower part looks a bit darker, so I recommend doing a 4th coat of red on the clear part.

Some pictures below:
Tried doing it myself, I think it came out really good in my opinion. I used VHT Night-Shade Spray Paint and a can of Dupli-Color Clear Coat. Got both at my local Pep boys and the total cost was about $25. I basically did 3 coats of red on the clear part, then 1 coat on the whole tail light and then 1 coat of clear.

Some pictures below:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2857/34331703795_daf5290dad_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UiLXrv)DSC_6583 (https://flic.kr/p/UiLXrv) by Eliezer Rohena Diaz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliezerrohenaphotography/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/34200868401_ebe0503d76_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U7doCR)DSC_6574 (https://flic.kr/p/U7doCR) by Eliezer Rohena Diaz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliezerrohenaphotography/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2894/34331760225_6039757c1f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UiMfdr)DSC_6578 (https://flic.kr/p/UiMfdr) by Eliezer Rohena Diaz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliezerrohenaphotography/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2835/33521270003_f79cca3379_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/T5agH6)DSC_6599 (https://flic.kr/p/T5agH6) by Eliezer Rohena Diaz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliezerrohenaphotography/), on Flickr