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Old 07-18-2013, 09:19 PM   #85
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Thanks Romie! The phone cam picture doesnt do it justice.

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Old 07-18-2013, 09:28 PM   #86
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Finished polishing mine this past weekend after giving them a week to finish hardening.

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Old 07-18-2013, 09:51 PM   #87
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Thanks Romie! The phone cam picture doesnt do it justice.

i was starting to wonder when you were going to post a picture lol. Im glad you like them man they turned out great.:happy0180:
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Old 07-20-2013, 11:20 PM   #88
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i was starting to wonder when you were going to post a picture lol. Im glad you like them man they turned out great.:happy0180:


Hey @frsguy707 I was wondering what the process is like and all the info regarding getting the tail lights all red? Couldn't PM you.
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Old 07-22-2013, 09:32 PM   #89
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i was starting to wonder when you were going to post a picture lol. Im glad you like them man they turned out great.:happy0180:
I wanted to wait for a better camera but then said f it lol. They do look great though and I'll post a better pic when I get a chance.
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@frsguy707 do you still do this? If so, can you PM me with more details?
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Old 10-12-2013, 02:48 AM   #91
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Here's a set of Sonar Spyder taillights that I did candy apple for @Shindig, enjoy them man your going to love the way they came out.


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Here's a set of Sonar Spyder taillights that I did candy apple for @Shindig, enjoy them man your going to love the way they came out.
The tails look fantastic! Pretty stoked to pick em up and get them installed. Will post pics soon!
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Thanks again @NorCal_Guy ! Installed them as soon as I got home. They look amazing! They looked so good even my wife gave it a thumbs up!



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Thanks again @NorCal_Guy ! Installed them as soon as I got home. They look amazing! They looked so good even my wife gave it a thumbs up!



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The taillights look fantastic bro im glad you like them, I'm especially glad you gor the thumbs up from the wife.
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Do you guys get these wrapped or painted? I want to do this to my car, but I don't want it to be permanent in case I sell it later or something. Is there any disadvantage to getting it wrapped?
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Do you guys get these wrapped or painted? I want to do this to my car, but I don't want it to be permanent in case I sell it later or something. Is there any disadvantage to getting it wrapped?
I paint the taillights. The advantage of getting them painted is you get the fresh OEM look and are very clear and glossy, now with vinyl wrapping your taillights tend to get more of a hazy dull look and you can see the seams. However you can take them off later down the road but the amount of money you would pay to have someone professionally wrap them your not gonna want to take them off.

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Do you guys get these wrapped or painted? I want to do this to my car, but I don't want it to be permanent in case I sell it later or something. Is there any disadvantage to getting it wrapped?
These are painted lights.

Painted lights are more glossy because usually they are wet sanded and clear coated like what Romie here does. But yes they are more permanent. Done well though they are imho far better looking.

Vinyl wraps are generally less glossy and appear more dull. It's harder to wrap a light due to its shape so most people won't have the skill to do it without damaging, stretching or scratching the wrap. You can have a pro do it but then it's more money obviously and you're in the same cost territory as painting. They also usually require more than one piece to wrap the housing, so it will be easier to tell on a close inspection, that it is wrapped. But as you said it's less permanent so it can be removed if you want to go back.

But for what it's worth I see people selling stock taillight sets for $150-200 these days. So you could have a 2nd set when you feel like switching back too.
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These are painted lights.

Painted lights are more glossy because usually they are wet sanded and clear coated like what Romie here does. But yes they are more permanent. Done well though they are imho far better looking.

Vinyl wraps are generally less glossy and appear more dull. It's harder to wrap a light due to its shape so most people won't have the skill to do it without damaging, stretching or scratching the wrap. You can have a pro do it but then it's more money obviously and you're in the same cost territory as painting. They also usually require more than one piece to wrap the housing, so it will be easier to tell on a close inspection, that it is wrapped. But as you said it's less permanent so it can be removed if you want to go back.

But for what it's worth I see people selling stock taillight sets for $150-200 these days. So you could have a 2nd set when you feel like switching back too.
Dont think I forgot about you bud ill be doing yours soon hopefully before the next meet.
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