More Redded Out HB Taillights - Redone, Cheap alternative to JDM Tails Options

[Chanh55]

Hey guys,

Just finished redoing the taillights with the candy apple red and clear coats as suggested by 1900WattCelica. I did about 4 coats of the red and about 6 or 7 coats of the clear coat. The color is a lot more even and transparent. See results below:


Testors Transparent Candy Apple Red and Clear Cote






After about 4 coats of red.




Masked off black trimming to prep for clear coat.


After about 6 or 7 layers of clear coat. Not that easy...


Here's the results, I think I'm going to wet sand it, some areas not very even.

This post has been edited by Chanh55: Jul 18, 2005 - 10:13 PM

[1900WattCelica]

Ahh any local hardware store should stock it in their paint department. Usually next to the turpentine/mineral spirits/paint thinner/etc. The denatured alcohol will take the paint off like nothing (side note: DO NOT USE ON OR NEAR YOUR CAR, REMOVE LIGHTS BEFORE USING IT ON THEM)

The scuffing pads are gonna be next to the bondo and fiberglass resin at an automotive store.