i got a question.... search seems dead 4 some reason...

anywyas..... have u guys noticed that a lot of 00 Si's around got the stock tails with a smoked color or coat on the tails? is that painted, coated, smoked or what...... its like the stock tail with a dark tint to them!
how can that be done? i was windering if those are some tailights that are sold like that , or people actually did them....

any inputs and pics welcomed

 

i think most people take them apart & use a spray tint from the hobby store.

 

they look very shinny and coated....like its from inside.. bc the plastic isnt painted... wanted to know how its done....

 

or you paint the outside and you use alot of clearcoat for the gloss look

 

more pics @ http://www.geocities.com/TeamDumpling

I used a spray on tint, I think the brand was Foliatec


[Modified by Carlo, 4:46 PM 4/2/2003]

 

nice smoke ....i was thinking of doing that or all red

 

Nice job Carlo, it really adds the perfect touch to your car. I think I may do the same. You said you used Foliatec, is that a good brand or are there others out there that are better. WHere do you pick up a bottle of something like that? Also I'm from CT, near the shoreline. We gotta meet up some time.

 

Looks great on black

 

damn..that si look mean as hell

 

Foliatec is good stuff, kinda pricy but u only need one can.

 

They dont take the lights apart, its just smoke tint on the outside. You get it from your local hobby store.

 

Transparent Vynl is the stuff i used!

Just like a sticker! peel it on or off as desired

 

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dam that looks sick

 

Not that dark in real life, but they are dark.:

 

thanks guys!

I bought the can from a honda dealership in Manchester, CT. I think it cost around 20-30 dollars but the finish is practically permanent and you only need one can.

Slow R - You got mail!

 

Nice job's on the tail lights.

 

with mine, i did all red. it got stolen before i could take any pictures of it. but all i did was buy tinted glass spray and sprayed over on the outside of the tail lights.
to get it shiny, (wait a few days though for it really to dry) i got 3M rubbing compound and got all the dust and stuff off. you buff it unil it's shiny. some of the paint will come off but it looks good after it's done.

 

i don't like smoked taillights, keep them the way they were meant to be!

 

That black Si looks hott! Show some more pics of it

 

http://www.geocities.com/teamdumpling

for more pics ^

 

oh my bad, i found a pic that's now in my avatar of when the car was found.
the back looks fine, but you should see the rest of the gutted out car man....