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protocol7
10-11-2006, 02:16 PM
Does anyone have any ideas how this could be done :
http://xs107.xs.to/xs107/06413/AleroLights2.jpg

I think it makes the Alero look much more premium and would be very interested in doing it :coolio:
mrmike
10-11-2006, 02:26 PM
get Wrighty (sp?) to make a clear set and then get them painted with red transpartent paint.
AGT
10-11-2006, 02:56 PM
There has to be an easier way.

Protocol

I thought the same thing when I had my alero and I decided to cover the yellow with chrome trime...I liked it alot...so I covered both the yellow and clear...might give it a try.
AnderbrA
10-11-2006, 03:59 PM
Theres no way to do it....the yellow and red pieces are plastic welded together. Only way to do it would be to redo the whole lens.
toddbobby
10-12-2006, 06:41 PM
look at 2fst4u's car he did something like that.
AlbinoMonkeyRat
10-12-2006, 06:46 PM
look at 2fst4u's car he did something like that.
no...he sprayed the outers red. the signals will still light up yellow though (well, probably orange now, with the red on it)

I see what you mean, protocol. there's no easy or inexpensive way to do that. IMO, leave them stock for now, or tint, or talk to AnderbrA or wrightie for some custom tails. As long as you stay away from vinyl and opaque paint, you should be fine.
2fst4u
10-12-2006, 07:03 PM
that does look nice, man. and mine glow red if you wanted to know.
AlbinoMonkeyRat
10-12-2006, 07:11 PM
you didn't go thin on that red spray, huh? lol
battistoni21
10-12-2006, 10:22 PM
thos do look clean....
clutch1
10-12-2006, 10:27 PM
I love the way his tails look. What kind of paint did you use or how thick? Think you could whip up a short writeup? I'd be interested in doing that if it doesn't require lots of skill.
Coldfire
10-12-2006, 11:43 PM
I love the way his tails look. What kind of paint did you use or how thick? Think you could whip up a short writeup? I'd be interested in doing that if it doesn't require lots of skill.

He's looking to do them himself, it's a photochop ;)
clutch1
10-13-2006, 08:44 AM
I was refering to 2fst4u's painting his outters red.
protocol7
10-13-2006, 04:37 PM
Yeah, I kinda knew there would be no easy way..

Oh well, I'll look into alternatives
2fst4u
10-13-2006, 04:43 PM
i used testors model spray paint, transluscent candy apple red. you can get it from walmart. just wet sand, spray with candy red, wet sand, spray with candy red, wet sand, clear, wet sand, and clear. be sure to finish with clear coat.
clutch1
10-13-2006, 04:57 PM
Sweet, I used pactra candy red on my interior parts. I'll have to get some clear sometime and try it.
Coldfire
10-14-2006, 10:35 AM
I was refering to 2fst4u's painting his outters red.

Oh, sorry :p
mrmike
10-14-2006, 10:55 PM
I found this following someone's sig links
http://www.grafxwerks.com/products/detail.php?pid=ALGX1-1308
protocol7
10-15-2006, 10:37 AM
I found this following someone's sig links
http://www.grafxwerks.com/products/detail.php?pid=ALGX1-1308

Hmm, that looks pretty interesting.

I still really like the clear signals though, as it simplifies the lights and makes them seem not quite so tall.

For those interested, here's another pic of what the product in the link above might look like:
http://xs207.xs.to/xs207/06410/AleroLights3.jpg
99redcoupe
10-15-2006, 07:52 PM
so you just spray red over the orange? what kind of paint