Tail lights painted
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Tail lights painted
I had my tail lights painted using the following process:
1. black pigment mixed with clear X 2 coats wet sanded between coats.
2. clear X 6 coats wet sanded between coats.
I need to get some pics in direct sunlight to show the true effect of the deepness of the tint, and just how clear the red shows through the tint. These pictures were taken after the sun had went behind my house and was hidden by the trees. Even in these it is apparent at the difference in the opacity based on the angle and lighting.
The distorted look in the tail lights are just a reflection of the overcast sky. These lights have a very deep look to them in person with the 6 layers of clear. I will try to get some better pics in a day or two. Photography is not one of my strong suits.
Feedback welcome.... good or bad.
Thanks
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1. black pigment mixed with clear X 2 coats wet sanded between coats.
2. clear X 6 coats wet sanded between coats.
I need to get some pics in direct sunlight to show the true effect of the deepness of the tint, and just how clear the red shows through the tint. These pictures were taken after the sun had went behind my house and was hidden by the trees. Even in these it is apparent at the difference in the opacity based on the angle and lighting.
The distorted look in the tail lights are just a reflection of the overcast sky. These lights have a very deep look to them in person with the 6 layers of clear. I will try to get some better pics in a day or two. Photography is not one of my strong suits.
Feedback welcome.... good or bad.
Thanks
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IMG_953211.jpg
IMG_953110.jpg
IMG_95309.jpg
IMG_95234.jpg
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Re: Tail lights painted
Originally Posted by Thirteendog
You still have that screaming loud *** muffler... lol
Looks good man, glad you found someone to help you wash your wheels.
i'd like to see what they look lit up. But I can only imagine you trying to take that picture... LOL
Looks good man, glad you found someone to help you wash your wheels.
i'd like to see what they look lit up. But I can only imagine you trying to take that picture... LOL
Ok, I went back out and took a pick with the lights on. It is a that time where it is not light and not dark yet, and I suck. But, here it is with the lights on, brake on, and in reverse.
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And another with just the lights on.
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Originally Posted by bmorgan
Yep, and I still love the sound of my screaming loud *** muffler. LOL
Ok, I went back out and took a pick with the lights on. It is a that time where it is not light and not dark yet, and I suck. But, here it is with the lights on, brake on, and in reverse.
And another with just the lights on.
Ok, I went back out and took a pick with the lights on. It is a that time where it is not light and not dark yet, and I suck. But, here it is with the lights on, brake on, and in reverse.
And another with just the lights on.
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No I did not Steve. The guy that did it is a friend of a guy that I work with. Scotty, the guy that painted it works for a Mustang restoration shop that does high end restorations/resto mods. They primarily restore Shelby Cobra's and other sought after Mustangs. Their work has been featured on the covers of several magazines, and the shop owner was recently on Speed show Trucks. Anyway, it was done in their paint booth. I got a deal on it as I am a friend of a friend. LOL I paid $50 to get both lights done.
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Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Looks good Bob, I look forward to seeing it this fall.
Re: Tail lights painted
I worry about the loss of light also. You can add polorized filter on the light and get blacker with much brighter lamp light. Circularlized poloroid film would be the best, you have it on most LCD displays, pull out your polorized glasses and rotate your display 360 degrees. Woody Been working with this for over a year and no one has noticed the effects. Testing Testing......Woody
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Originally Posted by waldig
I worry about the loss of light also. You can add polorized filter on the light and get blacker with much brighter lamp light. Circularlized poloroid film would be the best, you have it on most LCD displays, pull out your polorized glasses and rotate your display 360 degrees. Woody Been working with this for over a year and no one has noticed the effects. Testing Testing......Woody
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Bob, I agree with James, also as a safety issue. However they do look great on your awsome black roadster. I will be looking forward to seeing the car and you at the Dragon. Looks like some first class help ypu have on the wheels. You can never start them too early.
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Thanks guys, and yeah...... Trevor is my helper and running buddy. He helped daddy mow the yard today too. He always wants to do what daddy does. Most people my age have grand kids, but I really enjoy having a 2 yo and a 5 yo at this point in my life. I feel blessed to have them.
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yes sir, and you are a lot more relaxed, and have more time for them. I didn't spend enough time with my 3 sons working more than one job during those years...can't get those years back...enjoy my friend...and I do like those lights. You will have the pods before next weekend, so get ready....
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Originally Posted by oledoc2u
yes sir, and you are a lot more relaxed, and have more time for them. I didn't spend enough time with my 3 sons working more than one job during those years...can't get those years back...enjoy my friend...and I do like those lights. You will have the pods before next weekend, so get ready....
Oh, and the best part is that he can help me with things that my old body doesn't look as kindly upon anymore. I would not have appreciated that in my younger years.
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