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7th January 2006 - 08:57 PM
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this is what boredom does to you. i painted my tail lights on my 04 accent one afternoon due to the lack of Altezza Clear Tailights for my model. step one, remove tail light and mask areas not to be painted using masking or packing tape. Use thinner tape around any curves for a sharp finish. the removal was simple enough, just opening the hatch and unscrewing the light, then it just fell out. unclip the bulb wires, remembering which one whent where. then using a spray can of plastic trim primer from any auto shop like supercheap, or auto one. lay down some coats, keeping them thin, it's better to do more thin coats than one thick one, (better finish). after which i followed with a can of spray paint that matched my paint code, (mixed at Auto 1). when dry, apply top coat clear, (or similar) spray paint and remove masking tape. clean any edges that are not straight, and re-install. there it is installed. it looks better than it was, but i have yet to clean the edges properly. don't wash the car for a day or so until it has set properly. it will do untill i can find Altezza style lights for my make. opinions please.. This post has been edited by Medic_01: Feb 11 2006, 08:52 PM -------------------- www.hyperaustralia.com |
Bosnian Lurva
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That does look good! |
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Brett R
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looks better than altezza lights......more car has altezza than does not have altezza. eg. lancers look better with stock tail lights because 70% have clear. if i had mazda 6 or other car that come with clear lights i would get custom "non clear" tail lights for it. just my oppinion. |
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