Where, and what paint do I buy to paint my tail lights "smoked". Any directions on what to paint and where? Ie outsite of the lights, inside, white and red, or what. How many coats, etc.

 

do you have the 96-98 tails, or the 99-00's?

 

99-00

 

????????

 

Hey dude, I smoked my 99-00 OEM's with a $3 Axius windsheild tint strip from Walmart.





It's pretty damn easy, just follow the directions for putting it on a windshield and you'll be fine. This is better than painting because if you don't like it, you can take it off.

 

lookin good bizwhap

 

Looks nice. Any issues with heat off the lights?

 

Where??? Maybe where ever you want that ugly *** smoked look to be.

 

good point.

 

Did u tint the red top layer too?

 

Nah, I just slapped em on the bottom. I'm still ****** around with finding out what looks best... I might not even keep em on... like I said, it was a $3 experiment

I might try tinting the top too, the red looks pretty good tinted, but for right now I like em

 

i like what u did. i saw a picture of some guys car with smoked out oem 99-00 lights and was wondering what he used looks pretty bad ***, but he never replied. the smoked out part on the lights are better than altezzas for damn sure

 

Looks good!

 

My friend also has 99-00 tails. Their wondering if anyone knows how to make the red layer....look pink.

 

How are they holding up? did they peel off???

 

So far it's held up pretty well... I'll keep you posted as to how it turns out though...

 

Automotive section @ Wal-Mart?
I was going to paint mine, but think I'll try this route first

 

No no no, it's a tint spray not paint. Check your local hobby shops, the ones that sell remote control car bodies, they should carry it.

 

 

try posting questions like this in the appearance forums unless you actually expect to go faster with smoked tailights.


For the curious people, the tint spray is called ' Nightshades ' You spray on as many coats as you want to get the level of darkness that you prefer.

 

http://www.summitracing.com

$10.95

Part # VHT-SP999

Vendor: VHT
Product Line: VHT Nite Shades Coating

Create a custom look.

7 oz. spray can, Nite Shades coating

VHT's Nite Shades Coating is a transparent black taillight lens coating for creating a custom look. When applied to taillights, fog lights, or turn indicators, VHT Nite Shades appear black until the lights are lit, then the natural red color appears. Recommended for off-road use. Comes in a 7 oz. spray can.

 

[QUOTE]try posting questions like this in the appearance forums unless you actually expect to go faster with smoked tailights.[QUOTE]Since when is this forum ONLY for questions/comments to making your car faster?

 

try reading the forum rules. Once you're done, try figuring out why there is an appearance forum on honda-tech.

 

Actually, he tried to post in the appearance forum:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=363415

and only one reply.

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it's cool seeing some people out there back up other people...