Side Markers Nightshaded (my first try at it)

[deception]

So I nightshaded my side markers, i didnt sand the ford logo off of them, tho when i think about it, i should have, whatever... here's how they came out. (why does my car always look orange in pics? its RED!)

[Hayden]

That is sick dude!
I really wanna do that, smoking the front lights in the grill, and smoking my tail lights but im not sure how.

[deception]

i just read about it on here, then went to baxter auto parts, bought the nightshade, came home and had it done in about 2 hours between taking them off, and doing the coatings.

[focustnr29]

Originally Posted by Hayden

That is sick dude!
I really wanna do that, smoking the front lights in the grill, and smoking my tail lights but im not sure how.

Get a can of this -------> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=vht-sp999

take out your lights (or tape around them really good). Clean them off really good... spray away (do more coats if you want them darker).

[zetecgt]

Originally Posted by focustnr29

Get a can of this -------> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=vht-sp999

take out your lights (or tape around them really good). Clean them off really good... spray away (do more coats if you want them darker).

.......and you need to sand them before spraying......but that's not important....





dave.

[Deagle50ae]

Originally Posted by zetecgt

.......and you need to sand them before spraying......but that's not important....





dave.

I didn't sand my side markers or tails. it's been over a year (and a very harsh winter) and I have no issues with flaking or peeling of any kind.

[saurin37]

Originally Posted by zetecgt

.......and you need to sand them before spraying......but that's not important....

x2. Props for trying, but that coat looks pretty rough. Give it a good sanding and give it the ol' spray+wetsand+spray... maybe even a clear afterward if it looks dull.

Honestly, I'm not sold on the black corner/red body scheme anyway. Unless you're doing black HL housings and some black trim, I think straight clear corners look a little better.

[deception]

i did them black because im ordering some black housed halo's. and possibly getting some black rims

Oh, and I didnt bother to sand them, they still have the ford logo they actually look better in person those are crappy camera phone pictures.

[streetfreaksfanatic]

cool

[01focuszx3]

looks good but i would've sanded them first

[danielj24k]

does anybody know how to pop the side markers out.

[saurin37]

Originally Posted by danielj24k

does anybody know how to pop the side markers out.

It's pretty easy... just reach up under there and take a look... Ramps will make it easier. There are just a couple of crappy little faux-nut dealies and the wiring harness to detach, and they come right out.

[zetecgt]

Originally Posted by Deagle50ae

I didn't sand my side markers or tails. it's been over a year (and a very harsh winter) and I have no issues with flaking or peeling of any kind.

Give it a little more time.

dave

[01focuszx3]

Originally Posted by zetecgt

Give it a little more time.

dave

yea, i'm in the process of sanding

[hEaT]

Clear coat, polish and wax as well. Makes a HUGE difference.

[grocerygetter]

Originally Posted by zetecgt

.......and you need to sand them before spraying......but that's not important....





dave.

And clean the surface with acetone or some other agent for degreasing to remove any oils. The scratches help the paint to "grab" onto something and the degreasing lets the paint get to the plastic to "grab".

B