Does anyone remember a thread in which painting the orange portion of the taillite lenses was discussed. I think i remember someone using testors red paint and it coming out looking real good. I cant find it in search.

 

Cherry red model paint according to the PacNW group

 

Yup, a number of us have done it. Use "Candy Apple" red enamel, Testors is a good brand in most hobby shops. I masked the lens leaving only the orange section uncovered. About three light coats (use the other lens to compare the color). While the first dries, mask the second light assembly and paint using the first lens as the color comparison. The first time I did mine they became dull, almost flat finish. Re-did them with a clear topcoat. Now a year later they still shine like the rest of the lens.

 

Thanks Jim....so, do i understand that you didnt repaint the stock red portion of the lens....only the orange?....it looks really good....my car is silver metalic.
87 euro auto

 

painting tail lights red

 

You can also make the amber top of the lens in a contrasting smoked color. This makes the car's butt look a bit wider, but unlike your girlfriend or wife, the shark won't complain.

I did this a few years ago with tinting film - which is temporary - but intend to redo it at some point with Testors window tinting paint.

 

Some pics would be appreciated.

 

You can see the tail lights in this thread, post #18:

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ion-2-0-a.html

When these pictures were taken, the smoked side markers were not on the car, yet. I'll provide a new picture as soon as I get a chance.

 

Here's a link for when I did mine...

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...n-process.html

 

OooOOoo... I like the smoked ones!

 

A few pictures:

1. Smoked side marker assemblies
2. My car as it is today
3. My car with smoked turn signal lenses
4. Smoked rear side markers