Black Housing with Red Lens Tails - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Bamsterman · 06-05-2016, 12:33 PM

A while back I asked here what I should do with my tail lights. Black housing? Red lense? Or both.

I decided to do both. I'll need to redo the red at some point. When wet sanding I didn't realize the edges were coming off...and I'd like to get them professionally clear coated. But I love the way they came out!! Used dupli color metalcast for the red lense and standard gloss black for the housings.

NyC Zn6 · 06-05-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamsterman

A while back I asked here what I should do with my tail lights. Black housing? Red lense? Or both.

I decided to do both. I'll need to redo the red at some point. When wet sanding I didn't realize the edges were coming off...and I'd like to get them professionally clear coated. But I love the way they came out!! Used dupli color metalcast for the red lense and standard gloss black for the housings.

Don't fuqin tease bro lol...need more pics please it looks awesome by the way

Bamsterman · 06-05-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NyC Zn6

Don't fuqin tease bro lol...need more pics please it looks awesome by the way

Lol I'm workin on it. Just finishing up the second light. Then have to install them

Bamsterman · 06-05-2016, 08:16 PM

Installed. They're not perfect, but I think they look great!

Leonardo · 06-08-2016, 02:28 AM

I like them! The black makes them look totally different.

Clear coat is not that tricky. I'm sure you could do it.

Bamsterman · 06-08-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

I like them! The black makes them look totally different.

Clear coat is not that tricky. I'm sure you could do it.

Thanks! I'm happy with the results. Especially since its my first time doing anything like this. Next up is the headlights!

I know I could, but I have a few friends who work at body shops, so it wouldn't cost me much. But I'll see how they hold up.

Leonardo · 06-08-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamsterman

Thanks! I'm happy with the results. Especially since its my first time doing anything like this. Next up is the headlights!

I know I could, but I have a few friends who work at body shops, so it wouldn't cost me much. But I'll see how they hold up.

Well, if you have friends that can spray a little clear for you. Wet sand those lights, tape them off, buy a 12pack and show up at their shop! Clear will look really nice over the color.

My buddy fixes and paints cars. I have spent tons of time working with him. Its really nice to have someone that can give you deal on this type of work. Some places will try and charge to much!

Bamsterman · 06-10-2016, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

Well, if you have friends that can spray a little clear for you. Wet sand those lights, tape them off, buy a 12pack and show up at their shop! Clear will look really nice over the color.

My buddy fixes and paints cars. I have spent tons of time working with him. Its really nice to have someone that can give you deal on this type of work. Some places will try and charge to much!

That's what I'm thinking. If it's not gonna cost me much, might as well!

irax · 06-15-2016, 11:27 AM

Let em know when you are willing to sell them. I'll buy them.

06-05-2016, 12:33 PM	#1
Bamsterman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 13' Scion FRS Location: SWFL Posts: 124 Thanks: 8 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Black Housing with Red Lens Tails A while back I asked here what I should do with my tail lights. Black housing? Red lense? Or both. I decided to do both. I'll need to redo the red at some point. When wet sanding I didn't realize the edges were coming off...and I'd like to get them professionally clear coated. But I love the way they came out!! Used dupli color metalcast for the red lense and standard gloss black for the housings.

06-15-2016, 11:27 AM	#9
irax Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ WRB Location: Pflugerville Posts: 249 Thanks: 37 Thanked 127 Times in 69 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let em know when you are willing to sell them. I'll buy them. Last edited by irax; 06-15-2016 at 11:50 AM.

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