Painted Tail Lights

[Alabang 86]

nice job, looks great!

[WRXGuy1]

Looks awesome!

[BRZfan]

Doesn't this mod create a diminishing effect of the purpose of taillights, that is, to alert drivers behind one's vehicle? Seems disadvantageous to me if not dangerous. I'd want my brake lights to be as bright as possible but maybe you use brighter bulbs.

Originally Posted by Sanka86

so today I decided i would try to red out the tail lights. I am happy with the outcome, I still have to have polish them but the final clear coat came out pretty glossy.

the process for me was 3 light coats of metal cast followed by 2 medium coats, let it dry then with soapy water i wet sanded with 1500 grit. cleaned the surface then 3 light coats of clear and 2 medium coats.

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Doesn't this mod create a diminishing effect of the purpose of taillights, that is, to alert drivers behind one's vehicle? Seems disadvantageous to me if not dangerous. I'd want my brake lights to be as bright as possible but maybe you use brighter bulbs.

He didnt paint them black, and they are still very clear. Red is an EXTREMELY common lens color for tail lights and red light shiness through red lenses very well. If it smoked/Tinted them then yes the concern would be there. I saw a 370Z the other day with smoked tails and I could not see the brake light in day light. Needless to say I am glad I saw him slowing down from a distance.

[smbstyle]

turned out great, thanks for sharing!

[BoxRZ_86]

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Doesn't this mod create a diminishing effect of the purpose of taillights, that is, to alert drivers behind one's vehicle? Seems disadvantageous to me if not dangerous. I'd want my brake lights to be as bright as possible but maybe you use brighter bulbs.

I took a pic this morning of the lights shinning through. They seem as bright as before, if you saw them in person they are a very transparent red, so I don't think they are noticeable dimmer

[Umbie]

Nicely done. Looks very clean on SWP!

[BRZfan]

Looks good. It would have been helpful to have before & after photos, i. e. same f-stop, time of day, etc, to see the real difference.

[M-17]

I got a quick question, its probably been brought up before, how well does the reverse lights present after painting the tail lights?

[radroach]

Originally Posted by BRZ283

This is my car,!

Omg, automatic car wash. Why.

[BRZfan]

I thought the same thing but the way I look at it if my BRZ is not to be a show car and I do a great job at least once or twice per year on the finish, then why not? When I go to sell it in four to six years it won't make much difference, if any. It'll be a pre-owned car.

Originally Posted by radroach

Omg, automatic car wash. Why.

[BoxRZ_86]

Originally Posted by M-17

I got a quick question, its probably been brought up before, how well does the reverse lights present after painting the tail lights?

The reverse lights are in the lower bumper, the turn signal and brake lights is the only function in the tail lights

[636]

Originally Posted by M-17

I got a quick question, its probably been brought up before, how well does the reverse lights present after painting the tail lights?

The reverse lights are in that little light at the bottom middle, where the rear fog would be on LHD? models.

[M-17]

Originally Posted by Sanka86

The reverse lights are in the lower bumper, the turn signal and brake lights is the only function in the tail lights

Originally Posted by 636

The reverse lights are in that little light at the bottom middle, where the rear fog would be on LHD? models.

Wow... uhh yeah.. I completely forgot the reverse lights were located down lower. :facepalm: I really need a power nap right now.