OaklandLex

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Has anybody painted the amber part of their SC tail lights? Im considering buying some of this stuff:



What does club lexus recommend?

Kira X

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I painted my entire taillights black except for the reverse lights. I can post pics if you want? I had mine done at a local body shop though.

OaklandLex

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Thanks but I want red tail lights. A friend told me that transparent vynil is a better option because it will last longer. I still think the paint is better because the vynil probably wont look right since the light has a round shape and there will probably be creases on it. any ideas people?

assass1n

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they both have their pros and cons. i have first hand experience with both. i use VHT nightshades for the spray on stuff and 3m tint film for the vinyl.

pros and cons of spray on
pro - half the price of 3m tint film, easier to work with, you can control how light or dark you want it to be.
con - harder to redo, very easy for dark spots to show up if not done properly, takes time to make it look glossy/shinny

pros and cons of vinyl
pro - very easy to redo just peel off, takes a lot less time to put on, you always get an even tint(no dark spots)
con - hard to work with, if not done properly bubbling shows up, twice the price of spray on tint, you cant control how light or dark it is

edit: just realized you wanted red tint. im not sure if vht makes it. but the japanese spray on stuff is way overpriced.

Kohinoor

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go with that lens paint. you will likely need 1 can per tail

1JZPWRD

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I agree.. Heres the link for what mine turned out on using VHT, with 5 coats! These were taking with a BB Storm.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...-to-paint.html

Kira X

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I hear vinyl will work good. What year car are the taillights from? Red will look awesome on any of the tails.

tcrow31

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Another con to spraying is that it fades and you will have to buff it out to get it nice and glossy again.

1JZPWRD

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The fading just gives me another reason to work in the garage and look at my SC again!

RedPhoenix

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He used red stained glass paint from Michaels and then cleared over it.

BostonSC4

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I used VHT night shade's black paint and I liked it a lot. I did the same as 1992 Lexus's tails.

OaklandLex

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Im jealous thats the look I want! The michaels i went to doesnt have any of that though is there any other kind of paint anyone has used or recommends?

bcp_sc300

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i did on 97+ taillights , looks great

OaklandLex

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I decided to go with the red transparent vynil and I like the results



Thanks for the input people!