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poorsche · 05-12-2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tato.valverde

This looks awesome!! I'm thinking of doing this, but spraying the housing with a matte black (plastidip maybe?). I love the edge you did, and the reflective parts painted with niteshades.

Also, you seem to really recommend that tape you used, but the link is dead... can you update the link or tell me what kind of tape that was?

Thanks!

It's 3m vinyl tape, 1/4 wide

Griffon · 05-13-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by amaciose

No effect on the brake light if you paint it like @poorsche did. This was one of the main reasons I wanted to paint the inside rather than paint the lens. The turn signal is noticeably dimmer though, I might consider switching to LEDs. I'll try and post a picture in the next few days.

Thanks for the info

tato.valverde · 05-14-2015, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poorsche

It's 3m vinyl tape, 1/4 wide

Oh well, I bought the 1/8 inch already, let's see how it goes!

Mil_Gates · 05-15-2015, 02:26 PM

@poorsche, couldn't you just warm the lights up a little bit to separate the lens from the rest of the housing instead of cutting the housing?

NyC Zn6 · 05-15-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mil_Gates

@poorsche, couldn't you just warm the lights up a little bit to separate the lens from the rest of the housing instead of cutting the housing?

no unfortunately if that was the case everyone would be doing there tails lol

Mil_Gates · 05-15-2015, 11:32 PM

Ok, i wasn't sure if they were sealed the same way as the headlights. Thanks!

914_WHITE_FRS · 05-16-2015, 10:00 AM

holy shit...! this looks really good!

kseipel · 05-21-2015, 06:50 PM

Can you please do this for me just with different stuff to be done? How would you like to be in contact? Email? Txt?

kseipel · 05-22-2015, 07:48 PM

How do I contact you to do this!!!!!!??????

tato.valverde · 08-19-2015, 09:03 PM

I'm extremely happy with the look!

I didn't paint the turn signal reflector for legal reasons, but the rest is pretty much what you suggested.

However, I used a soldering iron and don't recommend it at all, get a dremel and do it right, people

Bamsterman · 08-20-2015, 03:08 PM

I've been looking at buying some aftermarket tails, but I'd much rather do this! I'll buy a used set and do the work on those. Looks amazing!

olsonpg · 08-20-2015, 08:10 PM

Are you still doing this OP? I would definitely be willing to pay the 150.00.

Thanks!

olsonpg · 08-20-2015, 09:30 PM

You said you used Nite Shade for the reflective bits, does that include the turn signal chrome housing??

THanks in advance.

waltco · 08-22-2015, 11:51 AM

I wish I knew about the tape when I did this, I had absolutely no patience for the RTV method and within hours I had condensation. Also, Dremel is quick but cuts are messy, definitely going to try the heat method!

Edit: Could you go into detail on the sealing process?

08-19-2015, 09:03 PM	#38
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08-22-2015, 11:51 AM	#42
waltco Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 13 Thanks: 12 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wish I knew about the tape when I did this, I had absolutely no patience for the RTV method and within hours I had condensation. Also, Dremel is quick but cuts are messy, definitely going to try the heat method! Edit: Could you go into detail on the sealing process? Last edited by waltco; 08-22-2015 at 07:13 PM.

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