I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

[niXon]

Think they turned out pretty good for $20 in supplies and a bit of my time



EDIT: They are still taped up in that picture**

[Guysmiley]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

how the....did you do that?

[niXon]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

how the....did you do that?

Lots of sanding + Masking
15 coats with Duplicolor Metalcast red anodized paint
More sanding
15 coats of clear
More sanding
Lots of polishing and buffing

[GINCH]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

Looks fantastic man!!! Well done. I've seen way too many **** jobs on DIY tails but these look amazing!!

Derek

[niXon]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

Looks fantastic man!!! Well done. I've seen way too many **** jobs on DIY tails but these look amazing!!

Derek

Thanks Derek, I figured I might as well try and if they looked like junk well than no real loss.

Like everyone always says, prep work makes all the difference.

[VW337]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

Those look sweet, did you use any adhesion promoter? and what grit did you use before you sprayed the clear?

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

Love them, nice work!!!

[Kordain]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

im thinking a before piccy would have done you proud coz i cant picture what they looked like.

but either way great job, the finish is awesome

[niXon]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

Those look sweet, did you use any adhesion promoter? and what grit did you use before you sprayed the clear?

1000 grit

Heres the DIY I followed for those interested

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4007411

[P Arkus]

Re: I decided to "modify" my taillights *PIC*

That looks absolutely amazing. I always wanted to just tint my tails but I dont want them looking like crap. Good to finally know exactly what to do to make them look good. You probably saved alot of money and they look just as good if not better than the ones in the store! Good work!!!