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Midnightevo04
05-05-2013, 05:32 PM
I know there is probably many diy threads on this, however, I wanted to share the way i did it maybe it can spark up some ideas for other memebers.

Materials.
1/8th inch 3m tape $10
1" tape to mask off inner black peice $5
(2) 1000 grit sandpaper $2 total
(4) 2000 grit sandpaper $4 total
Vans spray tint $30 the vans spray tint is really expensive better alternatives would be VHT night shade or Krylon Stainglass paint for only $10
1 can of clear coat uv resistant $6
razor blade or hobby knive kit

Step 1 take off tails pretty simple no need for pics lol
Step 2 Wet sand with 1000 grit sandpaper make sure its completely dull so the paint can stick very well.
step 3 mask the lines off i looked at pics of the real evo 7 lights for a guide.
Real evo 7 tails (the guide i used to mask them off)
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step 4 wipe it down with wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol. Once dry spray them in a well ventelated area the cleaner the area the less dust in the paint. I used about 5 medium coats (I wanted mine darker than the evo 7 evo 7 are more pink so about 3 coats will achieve the look)
i waited about 6 mins before each coat and i used a hair dryer since it was a little cold make sure its around 75 degrees or hotter

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Step 5 let them sit for about 6 hours in the sun or a day whatever is easier. Wet sand with 2000grit sand paper to get rid of some orange peel you can use a flat block dont go to far or else there is a risk of buring through the red paint.
step 6 once they are fully scuffed spray 5 wet coats of clear and enjoy!
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(Step 7 OPTIONAL) if they are still orange peely you can wet sand again with 2000 grit and buff it. of course becareful on not sanding to far or buring through with the buffer.

If anyone needs theirs done or needs help pm me!
before
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after
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evobros
05-05-2013, 07:01 PM
Should've painted the black inside plastic red too lol.

Chompy
05-07-2013, 07:46 AM
Looks way better. I need to tell my friend to do this to his.

BabyEvo69
05-07-2013, 09:00 AM
Looks good.....good write up. :)

joseph146
05-12-2013, 11:58 AM
nice! i will do this on my stock 8 tails

boostinbyyou
05-12-2013, 01:19 PM
we used to hit the local hobby shop for the Testors Candy Apple Red Transparent for $6.....

applies awesome and a deep rich red...

its another alternative...

Great location shots too BTW!!!!

Sev
05-13-2013, 09:06 AM
I never understood why anybody still ran the chrome lights...looks 1,000,000x better with the VII style.

4G63_EVO
05-13-2013, 01:41 PM
Came out really dope man! Cant wait to do this on my next EVO =]

socaloc1
05-13-2013, 07:37 PM
Anyway to do this to the 08 X tail lights to make them like the RA's? Also job send this to some buddies.

LakaiorDie
05-14-2013, 10:20 AM
Good write up David! Now all you need is some coil overs and a JDM rear :D your car looks way different now!

Midnightevo04
05-14-2013, 02:49 PM
Im not sure how those look like but if its just spraying red tint over the lens then should be possible. Vans spray tint makes red blue black and orange

Btw thanks for all the kind words guys and like i said if anyone needs help pm me!

Midnightevo04
05-14-2013, 02:51 PM
Good write up David! Now all you need is some coil overs and a JDM rear :D your car looks way different now!
thanks Daniel! i want coils too and a jdm rear but then again i want and exhaust cams the list goes on point being there will never be and end lol

ShanesEVO
05-15-2013, 05:39 PM
what about when the car is in reverse can you see the white through?

Midnightevo04
05-22-2013, 09:21 AM
what about when the car is in reverse can you see the white through?
yeah you can still see the brake lights and reverse lights too ill take some pics at night so you can see.

kada85
06-04-2013, 10:43 AM
i really want you to do a set of tailights for me man, these look perfect

Midnightevo04
06-06-2013, 11:40 AM
i really want you to do a set of tailights for me man, these look perfect
let me know when you want them done!

evoix33rd
07-18-2013, 06:25 PM
What the guy before me said lol. Ill do that shit this weekend!

doe_boy
12-15-2014, 06:07 PM
dang these came out dope!!! i want this done to mine!

Midnightevo04
12-15-2014, 06:33 PM
dang these came out dope!!! i want this done to mine!
i sometimes wish i still had these :(

doe_boy
12-15-2014, 07:06 PM
i sometimes wish i still had these :(
do you still do this?

rawger
12-15-2014, 07:18 PM
Never saw this thread till now. Great job David !!!!

Midnightevo04
12-15-2014, 07:28 PM
do you still do this?
not really i dont have time and its too cold in my neck of the woods

Never saw this thread till now. Great job David !!!!
your too kind papi!

rawger
12-15-2014, 07:43 PM
Do it as a side hustle dude !! You already have a customer.

EdiREvo8
12-15-2014, 07:48 PM
dayum wtf came out looking jdm and shit! very nice how much would you charge me do do mine? :)

doe_boy
12-15-2014, 07:57 PM
not really i dont have time and its too cold in my neck of the woods

damn thats too bad.... how much did you used to charge to do so?

rawger
12-15-2014, 08:16 PM
David you got two customers now !! That's money in your hand for a days worth of work. !

EvoMr420
12-15-2014, 08:19 PM
David you got two customers now !! That's money in your hand for a days worth of work. !
Yup that's true lol... David came out sick bro.

BIGST1ER
12-15-2014, 09:17 PM
You getting customers one year later bahahaha.

Midnightevo04
12-15-2014, 09:31 PM
You getting customers one year later bahahaha.
lmfao for real dude! where were you guys at a year ago?

Midnightevo04
12-15-2014, 09:36 PM
dayum wtf came out looking jdm and shit! very nice how much would you charge me do do mine? :)
Idk it was a lot of work i sprayed three coats of red and like 4 coats of clear sanded down the orange peel then buffed them i want to get an extra set and make some for myself. In all honesty your better off buying the ebay ones since materials costed about 40 bucks.
if your really interested though i can help you out just pm me and i can walk you through it and answer your questions :)

damn thats too bad.... how much did you used to charge to do so?
I never got to do anyone else's :( pm me though if you have any questions


David you got two customers now !! That's money in your hand for a days worth of work. !
lmao i know right but its just a hassle man i have school work and its freezing up in arrowhead the paint will never stick just not ideal for me to have this side hustle maybe ill start doing some in the summer we will see

Yup that's true lol... David came out sick bro.
thanks man thats why i wanted to buy yours so i can have an extra set kinda tired of my evo 9 tails.

doe_boy
12-15-2014, 10:32 PM
I never got to do anyone else's :( pm me though if you have any questions
alright i will if i decide to do this

Macky
12-16-2014, 06:52 AM
You getting customers one year later bahahaha.

he only came out of the closet this year. of course they were waiting for him ;)

BIGST1ER
12-16-2014, 08:04 AM
he only came out of the closet this year. of course they were waiting for him ;)

Bahahahahaha that's true.

Midnightevo04
03-28-2015, 02:35 PM
I missed my taillights so much that I traded my nine tails for evo 8 tails and made another set for myself :) maybe in the summer once i have more free time ill make some if some of you guys are still interested. These i used a different paint and went darker.
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Apex Hunter
03-28-2015, 03:56 PM
Wow. I want to do this. Nicely done!!!!!!

ThatNewGuy
03-28-2015, 05:24 PM
How did you get rid of the cloudiness from the sanding?