FINALLY joined the red tail light crew (my project inside) - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

suaveflooder · 05-17-2013, 04:38 PM

Okay, last post before i go try and get pics of the whole car. Probably will be awhile but this should help. There are a couple things I'm not happy about but it's more an issue with the light itself (edge on the outside can collect stuff in it, and it has. Because the light is clear, you can see it. Oh well. I'm probably going to paint or vinyl just that small 1/4" strip to hide it.)

Anyway, here you go. Do a professional clear. Makes all the difference in the world

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So there you have it. A couple longs days that could have been over in 1 if i would have just paid to have the clear done in the first place

B L U E S L A T E · 05-17-2013, 05:06 PM

Looks great. Very impressed with your job. How dos the blinker look with the paint on?

suaveflooder · 05-17-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E

Looks great. Very impressed with your job. How dos the blinker look with the paint on?

Looks red. I never even changed the bulb

B L U E S L A T E · 05-17-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by suaveflooder

Looks red. I never even changed the bulb

I see. Thanks for the quick reply. I wonder if installed with brighter amber colored LED bulbs, it would show more amber through the red housing. I personally like the "JDM" look of the red with bright amber blinkers.

suaveflooder · 05-17-2013, 05:21 PM

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I see. Thanks for the quick reply. I wonder if installed with brighter amber colored LED bulbs, it would show more amber through the red housing. I personally like the "JDM" look of the red with bright amber blinkers.

A lot of people actually tape this area off. I personally like the all red look. The ones who tape to keep the amber still look pretty much like stock to me.

rikdrt1 · 05-19-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by suaveflooder

Looks red. I never even changed the bulb

hey there man, great job - I bought some overlays to do this but I haven't done that yet -- I like this method also. good write up.

Burrcold · 05-19-2013, 10:25 AM

Awesome job!!

TRD8 · 05-19-2013, 12:11 PM

There is a headlight refinish kit from 3M which includes adapter for drill and sanding and buff and polish pads with rubbing and polishing compounds. I've had great success with this kit doing headlights for customers and also....to refinish minor body scuffs that haven't penetrated clear coat.

TRD8 · 05-19-2013, 12:14 PM

Then again, I've only used high speed orbit sander and high speed polisher tools, but I'm sure any good high speed drill for home use can get the job done. Big plus if you have compressed air and air tools at home though. Lol

Xdragonxb0i · 05-19-2013, 12:48 PM

So my worst fears have been releaized. Before I painted my taillights I had no condensation. After I paint them. And a high humidity day. I have it pretty bad. Do you think warranty will still cover the replacement of it?

suaveflooder · 05-19-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i

So my worst fears have been releaized. Before I painted my taillights I had no condensation. After I paint them. And a high humidity day. I have it pretty bad. Do you think warranty will still cover the replacement of it?

Sand them back down 0

Opie · 05-20-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i

So my worst fears have been releaized. Before I painted my taillights I had no condensation. After I paint them. And a high humidity day. I have it pretty bad. Do you think warranty will still cover the replacement of it?

Warranty...no.

Did you install new gaskets? They are one time use.

Read this TSB for info on condensation in the lights: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...8&d=1369001533

You might just need new gaskets and retaining nuts.

Jarumie42172 · 06-27-2013, 02:05 PM

I joined the red tail group as well!!

DSC_9611 by Jarumie42172, on Flickr

j2digit · 06-29-2013, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by suaveflooder

Okay, last post before i go try and get pics of the whole car. Probably will be awhile but this should help. There are a couple things I'm not happy about but it's more an issue with the light itself (edge on the outside can collect stuff in it, and it has. Because the light is clear, you can see it. Oh well. I'm probably going to paint or vinyl just that small 1/4" strip to hide it.)

Anyway, here you go. Do a professional clear. Makes all the difference in the world

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Brake lights
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Flashers
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So there you have it. A couple longs days that could have been over in 1 if i would have just paid to have the clear done in the first place

epic............ great job man. I should have done it that way but got impatient.

05-17-2013, 04:38 PM	#29
suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s)	Okay, last post before i go try and get pics of the whole car. Probably will be awhile but this should help. There are a couple things I'm not happy about but it's more an issue with the light itself (edge on the outside can collect stuff in it, and it has. Because the light is clear, you can see it. Oh well. I'm probably going to paint or vinyl just that small 1/4" strip to hide it.) Anyway, here you go. Do a professional clear. Makes all the difference in the world Brake lights Flashers So there you have it. A couple longs days that could have been over in 1 if i would have just paid to have the clear done in the first place

05-19-2013, 10:25 AM	#35
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	Awesome job!! __________________

05-19-2013, 12:48 PM	#38
Xdragonxb0i Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: ex500r Location: AR Posts: 859 Thanks: 13 Thanked 105 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	So my worst fears have been releaized. Before I painted my taillights I had no condensation. After I paint them. And a high humidity day. I have it pretty bad. Do you think warranty will still cover the replacement of it? __________________

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TRD8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Ford Mustang Location: Toronto Posts: 18 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	There is a headlight refinish kit from 3M which includes adapter for drill and sanding and buff and polish pads with rubbing and polishing compounds. I've had great success with this kit doing headlights for customers and also....to refinish minor body scuffs that haven't penetrated clear coat.

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