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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Tail lights

I have seen, and heard of people painting their tail lights black. i was wondering if it is possible to paint them white, to match my truck. And if so what would i need to do this project???
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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i saw on unique whips they did a excursion and had the tail lights painted either white or light grey.... but thats all lol seen it done .
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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ive thought the same thing also .... still trying to find a way .... but for now i am going all clear lights haha
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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I thought I saw a picture here of a truck that had it done. I think it only take a couple drops of white mixed in with clear, which is then sprayed onto your lights.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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its not something you can just do in your backyard if thats what you're asking. you will have to have them professionally done. i have a friend that does them, and he mixes whatever color paint you want with a clear coat.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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on these stockers, i doubt you would be able to do it. the blacks are VHT Niteshade, and that product is a tinting spray. i could see buying clear lensed taillights, removing the lenses, and painting the back portion, yes, but thats about it
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
on these stockers, i doubt you would be able to do it. the blacks are VHT Niteshade, and that product is a tinting spray. i could see buying clear lensed taillights, removing the lenses, and painting the back portion, yes, but thats about it
no raptor, they can be sprayed over. i personally know several people that have had their tail lights color matched to their truck
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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ok so i know it can be done, now the question is how?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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and the answer is know the right people....or know ask people that know the right people....lol i think there is a guy on tts that does it....at least thats what buckles told me once a while ago
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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ok so i know it can be done, now the question is how?
alot of custom car shops and paint shops will do it. it will probably run you about $100 depending on the shop
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Paint mixed with clear coat sprayed on in light light layers is the trick.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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no raptor, they can be sprayed over. i personally know several people that have had their tail lights color matched to their truck
well geeze, anyone can do that. the idea is to do it (for the most part) legally and safely so you dont get rear-ended and end up getting the ticket.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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well geeze, anyone can do that. the idea is to do it (for the most part) legally and safely so you dont get rear-ended and end up getting the ticket.
i think you are missing the point. he just wants to know if it can be done and what he needs. no if its safe or legal. cause in that case niteshades wouldnt be a good idea either.
 
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