Hey guys, I got a 1st gen crv. Looking into painting taillights to get the all red and clear look. Picked up some duplicolor metalcast but not too sure which clear I should pick up. Does anyone have suggestions on what and where to buy? Thanks

 

Also, would you recommend using the adhesive promoter as well.. im not planningto sand Iit.. was just wanting to paint, then clear it..

 

I purchased this clear. Not sure if itll work though. Doesnt say uv resistent only nonyellowing

 

Well if you still have the oem tail lights, painting the tail lights with normal paint, will make it none see threw. You need to use VHT paint, as it's tint paint. If you want the red and clear tails, buy them off ebay. If you wanted to go with all red, you can buy red tint paint from VHT, or buy red vinyl film for it (which I sell) for getting the all red look.

 

Huh? No im using duplicolor metalcast anodized red.. its a red clear..

 

I'm curious how this is going to come out...
Just put film over mine so when I want to change it - I can just peel it.

 

Pretty much like this.. he mentions duplicolor automotive clear coat. But not sure which one he uses..

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-exterior/154382-painted-red-tails-another-one-31.html

 

oh whoa. Look at the last post on that page. That red is awesome.

 

I used red nightshade with rustoleum crystal clear coat...

 

Did u do any prep work as far as sanding? .. and any way I can get a close up shot?

 

No prep work other than cleaning with wax & grease remover. Here's a close up..

 

No prep work other than cleaning with wax & grease remover. Here's a close up..

 

that actually looks REALLY good. I am surprised.

 

yeah these are cool, i ordered some tint im going to do mine. looks way better than the red clear ebay ones.

 

I agree. Not a fan of the depo style.. will most likely be doing mine today. Ill post pics. Was going to do it yesterday but ended up plastidipping rims

 

i like it, just this is way better looking. and cheaper!

 

Taillights are done. Pix will be up later. Need to hit it with some compound polish n wax still

 

 

Wow those look great

 

Thanks! Duplicolor ftw!

 

Just curious, did you have to do much wet sanding on those....they look really glossy!

 

Nice ! !

 

Looks good.

 

No wet sanding at all. Two light coats of duplicolor metalcast. Then one heavy coat. 10-15 minutes dry time in between each coat. Then waited 30 minutes to apply clear. I didnt use the rustoleum clear. I used duplicolor perfect match gloss. I applied 2 light coats and 2 medium coats. After final coat I let it sit in sun for about 3 hours. Only because it was starting to fog up and having it sit in sun cleared it right up. Then I hit it with compound, polish and then waxed.

 

Good job, came out awesome