all-red taillight conversion

[marshmallow15]

i saw tim harris's mx3 and i see he did the all red taillight conversion...would i do that with simple candy-apple red hobby paint? or is there some other way to do that?

[finchuck]

yep that would do it, a transparent candy apple paint

[marshmallow15]

ok so to do that, i buy the candy apple, mask off everything i want to stay it's natural color, then just paint over the amber and use a clear coat after that? it can't be that simple.

[finchuck]

yep it's that simple. make sure you paint (using a spray paint of course) both the turn signal and the area that is already red, so it looks uniform when your done. clean them properly b4 working. and the most important thing is LIGHT COATS, very very very light coats. let each coat dry, and keep applying coats until it is as dark as you want. then apply a clear coat or a soft wax to protect it and make it look glossy.

[monty73741]

i used palstic coat....<BR>clear coat....<BR>also for you slim visors you might need to get plastic prep primer<BR>jason

[marshmallow15]

i've noticed that everyone who reds out their tails leave the white reverse area clear...is it illegal to have that part red?<P>oh and also, is there any way i can use something to change the shape of my taillights. for example, if you turn on your taillights, you'll notice the inner part is round, but the outer part is flat. what can i do to make the outer part round as well. do i open up the taillights and put something there to make the shape of a round edge on that thing? it'll look nice...kinda like an oval shape.

[monty73741]

yeah its illegal to red out the white....<BR>think about it y do all cars have white reverse light.....<BR>i redded mine out and have not gotten pulled over yet...<P>to change the internal look....you need to take part you tail lights and allply some vnyl then u need to reseal your lights w/ some silicon....<BR>jason

[marshmallow15]

yea. you know vin diesel's rx7 in "the fast and the furious"? well the owner did the same thing to make the brake and reverse lights a cirlce shape rather than the stock square shape.