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fisdad
03-10-2012, 01:16 PM
Where are you guys getting the vinyl tail light borders? Are you masking and painting them this way or using stick ons?
jawa
03-10-2012, 02:27 PM
i masked and painted mine
ill post a pic shortly
spc2125
03-10-2012, 02:28 PM
mask off. then use vht
jawa
03-10-2012, 02:30 PM
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/jawax30/IMG_5072.jpg


http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/jawax30/2011-10-31113805.jpg
jawa
03-10-2012, 02:31 PM
i used plastikote and cleared coated
fisdad
03-11-2012, 02:40 PM
that looks really good! I want do do mine body color in bronzemist I think. I like the sporty look of the impala with the body colored lights.
fisdad
03-11-2012, 02:48 PM
I'm on the plastikote website. I see so many options. Did you use automotive paint or engine paint ect?...
jawa
03-11-2012, 03:02 PM
i went to menards and got the stuff for plastic, then the clear coat for uv protection
fisdad
03-11-2012, 08:49 PM
nice. Thanks for that. I think this is the way I'm going to go. I wonder if traditional color match spray paint will work out or if it would just peel off?
jawa
03-11-2012, 09:10 PM
it should wrk just fine, just make sure to clean the light real good and clear it
tw0123
03-11-2012, 10:52 PM
VHT nightshades topped with clear coat...
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296992_10150316319467557_512172556_7887833_1030893 91_n.jpg
bronzemist same as yours!!
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/297556_10150342206672557_512172556_8023766_9724812 57_n.jpg
fisdad
03-22-2012, 09:26 PM
VHT nightshades topped with clear coat...
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296992_10150316319467557_512172556_7887833_1030893 91_n.jpg
bronzemist same as yours!!
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/297556_10150342206672557_512172556_8023766_9724812 57_n.jpg

FANCY
Papa Rad17
03-22-2012, 10:05 PM
that looks really good! I want do do mine body color in bronzemist I think. I like the sporty look of the impala with the body colored lights.

there will be plenty left in the can after painting your bezels.
fisdad
03-23-2012, 02:27 PM
there will be plenty left in the can after painting your bezels.

Yay! If I can just get my wifes car back so mine can be in the garage for a couple days I can get these things done!