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K2OH2SLOW
08-22-2008, 11:24 AM
i want to redo my tails all red...but idk what kind of paint to use...had tinted 03's, but didnt like em...so now i wanna do my 04-05's all red...what kind of paint should i use? also, going to help my bro paint his corner lenses on his gst clipse...what kind of paint? wanna do his corners an amber color

Mikebuen
08-22-2008, 11:50 AM
I was going to do this on my 94 integ but got the Si instead. Buy Candy red paint ( I bought it from House of Kolors Shirmins Candy red) You also want to buy a clear coat as well as 2000grit sand paper (I think that's the grit). Hope this helps

Julius
08-22-2008, 01:14 PM
use vans red tail paint. i just ordered mine the other day cause im also planning on spraying my 05 tails all red like the 02-03.

Guardian
08-22-2008, 03:16 PM
if anyone needs some 04's to paint ill sell mine for a good price

K2OH2SLOW
08-22-2008, 03:32 PM
yeah, i was planning on doing it tomorrow..there is a local hobby shop tha i got the paint from to do my tails the first time...they will be closed tomorrow...so i dk what to do now

icarus.na
08-22-2008, 04:00 PM
GLHF!

post pics when you're through!

RHCP0801
08-22-2008, 05:31 PM
i might have 2 cans of the red spray tint for sale since i decided to do the tinted tails....ill let you know in a couple of days, $20 takes both cans

K2OH2SLOW
08-23-2008, 06:08 AM
ok, thanks man...ima go and check autozone, at wal fart today to see if i can find nething that mite work...someone told me that they did theirs with spray paint...just didlight coats of it? would that work? i dont think so, kuz u would still need to be able to see thro the paint for brakes, turn signals etc...

Guardian
08-23-2008, 07:44 AM
ok, thanks man...ima go and check autozone, at wal fart today to see if i can find nething that mite work...someone told me that they did theirs with spray paint...just didlight coats of it? would that work? i dont think so, kuz u would still need to be able to see thro the paint for brakes, turn signals etc...

no, i did this like 4 years ago you need to go to a arts and crafts store and get some transparent paint

DRP967
08-23-2008, 09:38 AM
ok, thanks man...ima go and check autozone, at wal fart today to see if i can find nething that mite work...someone told me that they did theirs with spray paint...just didlight coats of it? would that work? i dont think so, kuz u would still need to be able to see thro the paint for brakes, turn signals etc...

I used this:
http://www.eautoworks.com/images/350/1VansRedTailSprayPaint.jpg
Vans red tail paint (permanent w/built in clear)
*Use 2 cans for a nice deep vibrant red, light coats in between sprays, mask of the reverse circles
end result:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l86/g3teg98/Friends%20Cars/DSC_0421ps.jpg?t=1219509787

EP_EJAY
08-23-2008, 12:20 PM
i have used the vans paint before. Really good product. All colors also (dark tint, yellow, and red)

IcyDeath
08-23-2008, 12:24 PM
Is there a DIY for this for people who are apprehensive about trying it(like me)?

EP_EJAY
08-23-2008, 01:44 PM
i have not done a DIY but what i have done is:

clean the tailights good with rubbing alcohol.

if the tails are a bit dirty or old i would wetsand it (i forgot what size paper)

clean it

then spray accordingly about 1 foot away until desired look.

If you purchased brand new tails there is no need for wetsanding.

K2OH2SLOW
08-23-2008, 03:59 PM
I used this:
http://www.eautoworks.com/images/350/1VansRedTailSprayPaint.jpg
Vans red tail paint (permanent w/built in clear)
*Use 2 cans for a nice deep vibrant red, light coats in between sprays, mask of the reverse circles
end result:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l86/g3teg98/Friends%20Cars/DSC_0421ps.jpg?t=1219509787

damn, i love this pic...the color looks so good on the tails...what year are the tails? i really want to do this asap...where can i find the vans paint at? and about how much will it cost me?

DRP967
08-23-2008, 09:40 PM
damn, i love this pic...the color looks so good on the tails...what year are the tails? i really want to do this asap...where can i find the vans paint at? and about how much will it cost me?

The tails/car are 2005.
Racinglab.com sells the paint (their shop is 15 minutes away from my house)
About $30 for a can i think but dont quote on me that. If you order from racinglab, ask for Vincent if you call and then say Jeremiah referred you and ask for a discount. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

EP_EJAY
08-24-2008, 02:07 AM
^^ yawp. Only bad about the lens paint is they are expensive!!!

vUpac
08-24-2008, 07:46 PM
sick

DRP967
08-24-2008, 08:08 PM
Is there a DIY for this for people who are apprehensive about trying it(like me)?

Heres what i did:

1. Clean the tails with rubbing alcohol

2. mask off the reverse circles (thanks to my buddy)

3. paint away with Van's tail paint, light coats in between 5 minute intervals of spraying (you need 2 cans)

*Pretty straight forward, only issue some people might have is masking off the circles perfectly like mine.

*If you know how to properly clay/polish/seal your paint,tails,headlights, etc then you wont have to "wetsand" the tails since they are in immaculate condition from the get go.

Heres are pictures for reference, its been around on numerous threads (ignore the douche bag looking posers next to the ep :mredface::mbiggrin:)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Jeremiah1987/DSC_6684rez.jpg?t=1219633984
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Jeremiah1987/DSC_6678rez.jpg?t=1219634010

j0000stin
08-24-2008, 10:25 PM
The tails/car are 2005.
Racinglab.com sells the paint (their shop is 15 minutes away from my house)
About $30 for a can i think but dont quote on me that. If you order from racinglab, ask for Vincent if you call and then say Jeremiah referred you and ask for a discount. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

damn dude shits siiiick you make me jealous haha....i think you just made chuck norris shit himself haha

DRP967
08-25-2008, 06:52 AM
damn dude shits siiiick you make me jealous haha....i think you just made chuck norris shit himself haha

haha O RLY? :mredface::mbiggrin:
Well thank you my friend. :mwink:

EPJuicebox
08-25-2008, 01:45 PM
man they look good. I'm wondering if anyone has ever modded the 04-05 USDM tails to look like the 04-05 EDM/JDM tails, like red out the yellow turn signal??

ep_hatcher_510
08-25-2008, 02:51 PM
i think it would look weird if you just painted that part.

MY tail lights are fading after 2 years after i sprayed them, ima find a day to sand them down and restore them back to stock.

DRP967
08-25-2008, 03:12 PM
i think it would look weird if you just painted that part.

MY tail lights are fading after 2 years after i sprayed them, ima find a day to sand them down and restore them back to stock.

I got the idea from this guy ^ :mwink:
Mine are 3+ years with no fading/chipping.

pynikal
08-25-2008, 04:15 PM
testors translucent candy apple paint is what i used on my xB tails. does anyone have a DIY on how to get the lens off the housing to paint from the inside???stock.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j26/pynikal/P1010115.jpg

here is all clear modded
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j26/pynikal/040107006.jpg

and here is the way i painted them from the inside of the lens. i think this way looks better because you cant see the paint thickness in the maksed areas.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j26/pynikal/040807003.jpg

Guardian
08-25-2008, 04:19 PM
does anyone have a DIY on how to get the lens off the housing

you cant on ep3 taillights

pynikal
08-25-2008, 04:21 PM
you cant on ep3 taillights


sucks....cant even bake them off???

EP3_U_SEE
09-07-2008, 12:37 PM
wow.... i think i want to do this.... hella nice!

JDMtunerEP3
09-07-2008, 02:09 PM
Those tails do look sweet on that xb!

Nice work!!!