EpicenterDesigns Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Got some stock s10 tails off a junker. I cleaned them up some, but not perfect. Enough to get a good idea of what i was working with. Anyways, after several mixes, about 7, I finally got a batch of paint I was happy with. Here are some pics of the tails painted................... The one on the left.....the very center strip is the stock tail color. The bottom is mix #5, and the top is a mixture of mix #6 and mix #7. The tail light on the right is mix #7. Quote Building The Best.....Repairing The Rest The bitter after-taste of a poor quality job will last far longer than the sweetness of that cheap price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicenterDesigns Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Now here are some pics of them plugged into Ryan Jimmy as my test truck. Now it has 2 bulb holes, I used 1. And I didn't do the reverse lights. This is just the brakes on in the day. Sorry about that annoying glare. In comparision to Ryans stock tails........ Quote Building The Best.....Repairing The Rest The bitter after-taste of a poor quality job will last far longer than the sweetness of that cheap price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicenterDesigns Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Last shot of them in the dark. Again, this was just 1 bulb............. Pretty happy with the results. I think this is more durable than the VHT Nightshade spray. And with the clear coat, it is polishable. Quote Building The Best.....Repairing The Rest The bitter after-taste of a poor quality job will last far longer than the sweetness of that cheap price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS14 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 not bad bro....i like it... but y didnt you just pick up some nite shade spray tint....that is made for the tails and such? just a thought Quote Vehicle-2014 Ford Fusion on 20" cruiser alloy obsessionsSubs-4 8" sundown audio E8v3 Sub Amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 1200.1box-2.8cubes after all dis tuned to 32hz 4" aeroMids and highs-2 sets of Memphis PR 6.5 components Mids amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 800.4 Deck-Factory IntegrationWiring-Memphis40sqft of damplifier Pro http://www.youtube.c...14?feature=mheeSMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicenterDesigns Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 but y didnt you just pick up some nite shade spray tint....that is made for the tails and such? The VHT stuff is ok for 1 coat. But if you don't get the right coverage the first time, and you try a second coat, it tends to cloud up. And then it has a chalky texture to it sometimes. I use standard automotive paints and clear coat. A couple layers, some wet sanding and buffing and you have a gloss finish that is durable. Sure, it is more expensive, but it is beter IMO. Quote Building The Best.....Repairing The Rest The bitter after-taste of a poor quality job will last far longer than the sweetness of that cheap price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobahnaholic Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Look killer. What kind of paint? Candy or translucent? Quote HU: JVC KD-AVX1Speakers: Stock BlazerSub: 2 Mass Destruction Car Audio Sidewinder 12"Amp: Orion HCCA-D1200 @ 1ohm (600 RMS)Box: 3.0 cubes tuned to 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicenterDesigns Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Look killer. What kind of paint? Candy or translucent? Ford black base coat and a clear. Just had to play with the mix ratios to get it transparent. Could do a kandy, but that cost more money. So i found a ratio that works as good using standard base blacks. Quote Building The Best.....Repairing The Rest The bitter after-taste of a poor quality job will last far longer than the sweetness of that cheap price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobahnaholic Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Cool, Never thought of that. As I said, looks killer. Quote HU: JVC KD-AVX1Speakers: Stock BlazerSub: 2 Mass Destruction Car Audio Sidewinder 12"Amp: Orion HCCA-D1200 @ 1ohm (600 RMS)Box: 3.0 cubes tuned to 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS14 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 The VHT stuff is ok for 1 coat. But if you don't get the right coverage the first time, and you try a second coat, it tends to cloud up.And then it has a chalky texture to it sometimes. I use standard automotive paints and clear coat. A couple layers, some wet sanding and buffing and you have a gloss finish that is durable. Sure, it is more expensive, but it is beter IMO. ahh....icic....like i said i was just wondering....they look great tho....good work! Quote Vehicle-2014 Ford Fusion on 20" cruiser alloy obsessionsSubs-4 8" sundown audio E8v3 Sub Amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 1200.1box-2.8cubes after all dis tuned to 32hz 4" aeroMids and highs-2 sets of Memphis PR 6.5 components Mids amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 800.4 Deck-Factory IntegrationWiring-Memphis40sqft of damplifier Pro http://www.youtube.c...14?feature=mheeSMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big P Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 hay what interior plastic do you have for 97 extra cab same color as the dash peace i got from you. I need a speedometer to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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