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Old 05-27-2004 | 01:05 PM
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ok i havent done this but yes its from the outside, look at the link above for directions. Do not open the lights!
Old 05-27-2004 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RST531
ok i havent done this but yes its from the outside, look at the link above for directions. Do not open the lights!
Erm... why not? If you have the power (oven & patience) to open them, do it. People dont because its a pain. I'd highly suggest the clearcoat to help the glossiness but I guess you could skip it if you were lazy...
Old 05-27-2004 | 02:03 PM
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just go buy red/clears lots better IMHO
Old 05-27-2004 | 05:16 PM
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Alright then, thanks!

I saw the Testors spray at WalMart today, something like 2.98 per can. (I assure you I was only there to pick up an A/C unit for my room... )

Now to the Bay to find a cheap pair of iCeD-oUt tAiLz yO!
Old 05-27-2004 | 08:34 PM
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Hey what year and model is your car thork
Old 05-28-2004 | 07:39 AM
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This will be going on a 94 Integra LS.

I was trying to find the all-red taillights of the later Integra models, but the prices were pretty high, so I found out about this DIY project and decided to give it a shot.

Hmm, maybe I will just use my stock taillights for this project to save myself the 30-50 dollars for the clear lights...

-Thor K.
Old 05-28-2004 | 07:51 AM
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good luck
Old 05-28-2004 | 10:39 PM
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I also have done this mod a few years ago and had no issues with the color fading and I live in Florida. Don't forget before you reapply the taillights wet sand the paint to get a smooth crisp finish.
Old 05-29-2004 | 08:52 PM
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u should throw a clear coat on there just to be safe
Old 06-01-2004 | 08:15 PM
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looks good.. and nice write up... but you really should use some clear coat...



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