Non-permenant Red on tails

[bcjammerx]

So I got some all clears...and a thought occured to me...I have colored LED bulbs so I COULD leave them all clear...so I'm not sure what I want to do;
red/clear, clear/red, some other color combo, smoked, all red, all clear, combo of said...or some other design I haven't come up with yet.

Is there some sort of film or other coating I can use for smoking and making them red or other colors? Like tint instead of paint? Or...an easily removable coating?

Main issue is wrapping it...I'm sure I'd end up with creases like crazy.

I don't want to have to wet sand these each time I go to re-color as that would slowly degrade the thickness of the material, and depending on my polishing skills, they may not turn out smooth.

Anyone have suggestions or guidance, I don't mind finding out for myself, I just need some direction.

[bcjammerx]

*bump

[ikayto]

vinyl and a blow drier

[Brandoncb7]

If you painted them couldn't you just use paint thinner instead of sanding them to remove it? The only other thing I can think of is looking for colored tint or searching for some type of clear vinyl.

[brsteinbach]

Yeah you could use paint thinner or brake/carb cleaner. Worked fine for my tails that I didn't want smoked anymore (I used the VHT transparent paint.)

[Pazzword JDM]

if You Painted Them Couldn't You Just Use Paint Thinner Instead Of Sanding Them To Remove It? The Only Other Thing I Can Think Of Is Looking For Colored Tint Or Searching For Some Type Of Clear Vinyl.

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[bcjammerx]

hmmm...vinyl and blowdryer may be a good idea, thanks!

I'll try paint thinner on the other three all clear tails I have, that I've yet to clean off. Course the paint that is on them is shitty and thin. See how that turns out too.

thanks for the ideas, I'll keep looking into options though.

[Joshy]

So I got some all clears...and a thought occured to me...I have colored LED bulbs so I COULD leave them all clear...so I'm not sure what I want to do;
red/clear, clear/red, some other color combo, smoked, all red, all clear, combo of said...or some other design I haven't come up with yet.

Is there some sort of film or other coating I can use for smoking and making them red or other colors? Like tint instead of paint? Or...an easily removable coating?

Main issue is wrapping it...I'm sure I'd end up with creases like crazy.

I don't want to have to wet sand these each time I go to re-color as that would slowly degrade the thickness of the material, and depending on my polishing skills, they may not turn out smooth.

Anyone have suggestions or guidance, I don't mind finding out for myself, I just need some direction.

I've painted a few sets of tails before.

You can apply Krylon Stained Glass paint in two even coats, followed by clear coat over the ENTIRE tail light, and the results are quite stunning! They always turn out great if you take your time.

Keep a bottle of paint thinner (I suggest acetone) at hand, to remove excess paint. Acetone will most definitely remove Krylon Stained Glass paint and clear coat without any issues. Minimal sanding, if at all, is required.

Trust me, you won't have to worry about sanding the plastic through. They can take it. If you're using 1000-2000 grit sandpaper, do you know how much plastic you're actually removing? It's quite minimal. 1000 grit will remove the paint layers. 2000 grit should level them out, and begin the polishing process.

Use a canvas buffing wheel and PlastX or Mother's plastic polish to finish/repolish after you've removed the paint and clear coat, or once you've finished applying them (for a great finish).

[bcjammerx]

I'll try the vinyl first, if I don't like it then I'll test a small spot with krylon and acetone.

Thanks for more advice.

[JoshM]

You can get the vinyl from DecalFX.com

Here's their DIY:

[Teddy]

i saw red led`s bulbs in auto zone .. i used them in a z28 it worked out good
2-3 inch round light ..i`m not sure what bulbs we use

[yoracing]

when i use to work in the industry... we use to get candy apple red paint from any local hobby shops. it works really well. you can always remove them with paint thinner..!! good luck!

[Brandoncb7]

Isn't it illegal to have red headlights though?

[bcjammerx]

Isn't it illegal to have red headlights though?

prolly is...but the title of thread is Non-permenant Red on tails
...tails bro...tails

[pandacrasha]

I've painted a few sets of tails before.

You can apply Krylon Stained Glass paint in two even coats, followed by clear coat over the ENTIRE tail light, and the results are quite stunning! They always turn out great if you take your time.

Keep a bottle of paint thinner (I suggest acetone) at hand, to remove excess paint. Acetone will most definitely remove Krylon Stained Glass paint and clear coat without any issues. Minimal sanding, if at all, is required.

Trust me, you won't have to worry about sanding the plastic through. They can take it. If you're using 1000-2000 grit sandpaper, do you know how much plastic you're actually removing? It's quite minimal. 1000 grit will remove the paint layers. 2000 grit should level them out, and begin the polishing process.

Use a canvas buffing wheel and PlastX or Mother's plastic polish to finish/repolish after you've removed the paint and clear coat, or once you've finished applying them (for a great finish).

get it done the right way