ah nvm...looks like automotive clear is the way to go for these to look real. Props to all the guys who posted good pics of their tails to help other people out who are a step behind

 

Yes, the clear will bring the color up and out, plus you can wetsand the clear down for a slick finish. Since my HVLP needs a rebuild, I'm going to run mine down the street to get them shot with clear. It looks 16336235% than the clear lenses.

 

nicee. i wouldve took off the tail lights and did them instead tho IMO

 

Im having a friend of mine paint my extra set of taillights perfessionally cant wait thanks for the idea!

 

looks good!!

 

This thread is awesome, if I would have seen it earlier I would have gone this route instead of paying 2 bills for the evo7 tails haha. Good job guys

 

I literally saw this went out bought the paint and did it, Ive been holding off and the pricey Vii tails and now this is the perfect alternative. Now i can spend the money on more power mods.

 

very nice!

 

I will have to post updated pictures, I had "Chadwich" do mine towards the beginning of this year and they still look great! Definitely have faded a little bit but was to be expected with the light coats that are on there.

You can only tell in the sun light anyways and I don't mind it at all. They were a tad dark to begin with so IMO they turned out a bit better.

 

much better then that chrome

 

1/4 inch seem big... did you trim it down any? got any tips for doing the stripes? spacing? number of clear stripes? how far up from the bottom do you start? making sure the lines are straight? whered you pick up the pin stripe tape? info please!

 

I'm really debating taking the tint off of my tails and giving this a shot. Lots of good info through the 14 pages in this thread!
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great write-up!

 

Its always easier to remove the lens from the car.

 

I did mine ..you def want a like DuPont clear, the spray paint will stay on only for a little bit but eventually fades from the exhaust fumes. Love the idea though.