Smoking or Redding BRZ/FR-S Tail Lights

[MmmHamSandwich]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

+1 iv also worked will plenty of taillights..and they are PITA to mod vs headlamps. Some are much easier than others, and hopefully the FRS/BRZ tail-lamp assembly isn't terribly sealed..although i suspect so since some are getting condensation from their taillights from the factory from improper sealing.

but for you modders, what I hope you guys do is take advantage of the clear lens. Which gives you more versatility when modding. Compared to OEM tails that are already red from the factory.

IMO blackhousing taillamps are F*ckin clean...Makes me wonder what the rear would look like if the housing was painted to match the body color.

I wanted tail lights like on the Si anniversary concept, which sort of had frosted clear lenses. It looked amazing. I mimicked it after a few hundred dollars sunk into a project, but it wasn't up to OEM quality so into the garage they went. I ended up using this spray that is meant to be an inexpensive alternative to frosted glass. Might look good on a white 86.

Edit: That picture you added looks hot as hell. For my silver I will probably leave the border the natural dark that it currently is since I think that really suits the sterling, but I'd do your mod to a red in a heartbeat.

[WingsofWar]

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

I wanted tail lights like on the Si anniversary concept, which sort of had frosted clear lenses. It looked amazing. I mimicked it after a few hundred dollars sunk into a project, but it wasn't up to OEM quality so into the garage they went. I ended up using this spray that is meant to be an inexpensive alternative to frosted glass. Might look good on a white 86.

ooo i know what your talking about...i thought that slight frost on those lens added a nice effect when the light hit it. but i dunno how the frosted effect would work with 86 lamps with virtually 3 different major flat surfaces..and multiple contours vs the SI lamps which have 1 sloping surface.

[MmmHamSandwich]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

ooo i know what your talking about...i thought that slight frost on those lens added a nice effect when the light hit it. but i dunno how the frosted effect would work with 86 lamps with virtually 3 different major flat surfaces..and multiple contours vs the SI lamps which have 1 sloping surface.

ZOMG, I was thinking to myself "that post is not going to make sense to anyone else since it is such a specific case" haha. That's awesome. On that concept the frosted effect actually comes from a textured plastic piece behind the main lense which on the stock car is mostly red, and the concept was clear. I bought aftermarket tails that looked the same as stock but were clear, but turns out the dimensions were slightly different, and I had to tear one apart just to find that out. RAAGGEEE. Thus the frosted spray.

Yeah I'd be hesitant until I saw a good shop. Speaking of, now that I looked back at yours again, I think that would be ideal for silver as well. Having the red border above and below the clear section flows much better than a sudden stop. Looks like I'll have to bust out the masking tape, red spray, and polish when mine comes in. Nice work.

[sal]

Should have just kept it red brah

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

+1 iv also worked will plenty of taillights..and they are PITA to mod vs headlamps. Some are much easier than others, and hopefully the FRS/BRZ tail-lamp assembly isn't terribly sealed..although i suspect so since some are getting condensation from their taillights from the factory from improper sealing.

but for you modders, what I hope you guys do is take advantage of the clear lens. Which gives you more versatility when modding. Compared to OEM tails that are already red from the factory.

IMO blackhousing taillamps are F*ckin clean...Makes me wonder what the rear would look like if the housing was painted to match the body color.

**edit**

PSCS5 5 min mockup color matched housing with clear lens

WoW I love that color matching idea! Btw, where'd you get the original pic? I've been looking for one that clean and close for a while.

Originally Posted by Guff

I would LOVE to have black housings, but I'll wait for one of you guys' DIYs first. Oh yeah, and I need to get a car too...

I should throw a JDM Spider in the taillight just for kicks!

And Guff, I'm with you and WoW, Black housing tails FTW but let someone else do it first haha

I want like these on a 5 min chop I did on the previous page

[Honeydew]

How well will those spray can paint last? Would they wear of easily?

[WingsofWar]

Originally Posted by Honeydew

How well will those spray can paint last? Would they wear of easily?

kinda open ended,

usually when people use spray paint, its because its DIY, and its a cheap and quick alternative. It also lets you skip/neglect prep and finishing procedures.

In a way, yes the paint in a can may not be as good as paint you can use on a HVLP gun. Considering you can mix your own different qualities of paint and control reducer ratios.

but if you do everything right, and with normal maintenance as you would with your car itself..it can stand up to the elements pretty well.

If you happen to be impatient with any steps during the process..you might find yourself with premature wear as one of numerous consequences you could have.

[sirus]

Thanks for the chops people! I'm going to smoke the tall lights on my white 86

[DarrenDriven]

Can't wait to see photos!

[Crashoverride]

Originally Posted by Guff

I would LOVE to have black housings, but I'll wait for one of you guys' DIYs first. Oh yeah, and I need to get a car too...

I should throw a JDM Spider in the taillight just for kicks!

EDIT: For those of you who don't know (probably everyone), JDM spiders were a crazy phenomenon where people who bought OEM Supra taillights would find a weird white spider in the light. It totally became a selling point for Supra owners!

Dude, I had my JDM white spider when I did my upgrade on my 94... LOL upgrade yo....

[Crashoverride]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

I plan on doing this to my housing, except it will be black chrome

[BioRage]

Originally Posted by Crashoverride

Dude, I had my JDM white spider when I did my upgrade on my 94... LOL upgrade yo....

ewww

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Yep, lil chops to show awesomeness

Painted Housing

IMHO, this is probably the best and cleanest look by far! Keep the lense clear and diamond graphite the chrome housing. 100% badassery

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

As someone who has done a lot of work modifying tail lights, good luck "baking" them to get them apart. They're usually plastic welded.

Working with tail lights is absolutely miserable. That's why you very rarely see any retrofitters who will touch them.

[drei]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

WoW I love that color matching idea! Btw, where'd you get the original pic? I've been looking for one that clean and close for a while.




And Guff, I'm with you and WoW, Black housing tails FTW but let someone else do it first haha

I want like these on a 5 min chop I did on the previous page

someone put DIY for this..
sex!

[Hayashi]

It looks really good in the pictures but how does it feel in person? Is it smooth? Can you tell its spray painted?

Thanks

[ChrisOkc8]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

PSCS5 5 min mockup color matched housing with clear lens

That looks sexy.

[DarrenDriven]

Originally Posted by Hayashi

It looks really good in the pictures but how does it feel in person? Is it smooth? Can you tell its spray painted?

Thanks

It is a tad rough at the moment, but I am going to wet sand it and polish it next week for a glossy look.

[Honeydew]

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

It is a tad rough at the moment, but I am going to wet sand it and polish it next week for a glossy look.

Cant wait to see your finished product!! =D

[Darksword0]

Cant decide if I should just paint mine or wait for some overlays.. I dont particularly trust my painting skills and would hate if they came out uneven or blotchy..

[Razz]

You did an excellent job!

Most people fuck up and paint them black where they are too dark.

[WingsofWar]

Originally Posted by Darksword0

Cant decide if I should just paint mine or wait for some overlays.. I dont particularly trust my painting skills and would hate if they came out uneven or blotchy..

if you don't trust your painting skills id say some overlays and be done with it. No reason to experiment on brand new taillights on a brand new car.

[Memphis]

Just for reference, they are not 10mm nuts. they look to be 8mm.