Blacked Out Rear End...

[BADEVO]

While sitting around testing this theory of my wiring problem I decided to play some more. I dont really care for the big red strip that runs across the back of the car so I figured since I'm about to tint the taillights I might as well black that out as well.

Heres my mini how to.


Pop the trunk.

Locate and remove the 6 bolts that hold the panel in place 9 3 on each side), they look like this:

Also unplug the wiring harnesses you see pictured. You do not have to remove the bulbs.

Once the panel is removed it will look like this. This is when you use your Total Prep to wipe away all the surfaces you are going to paint.

Using blue painters tape mask off your chrome trim.

Once your all taped up, spray your panel. I justed dupli-color interior paint for plastics.

Once you've let the panel dry completely unmask it.

Back on the car

I know its not all high tech but hopefully it helps someone on the forum.

 

[teamSVTour]

Um.....no clear????

Doesn't look right w/out gloss on it.

 

[RespectTheContour]

i love satin/flat blacks and i think it looks damn good, but i thin you might be right about the gloss once the tai lights are reinstalled

 

[BADEVO]

I dont like to much gloss. I may put a matte clear over it if anything.

 

[BADEVO]

Here is the basics. First the product I use to tint the tails. Its 5 bux a can and the small can can do several sets of tail lights. I did my EVO and just did my Con. The little red handle is a god send for applying the tint.

Pull back the truck liner as so:

Loosen the 3 bolts:

Unplug the bulb by twisting

Off course wipe it down with the Total Prep.

 

[BADEVO]

Once you have done that if its cold use a heat source to warm the surface

AFter a few coats. Several thin coats is WAAAAY better the one or two thick ones.

And the finished product

 

[SVTJON87]

^^^ thats R/C car body paint.

 

[BADEVO]

^^^ thats R/C car body paint.

RC car window tint.

 

[SVTJON87]

RC car window tint.

yea same thing. yes i know what im talking about. but looks good!

 

[BADEVO]

LOL, wasnt implying you didnt know what you were talking about bro, just didnt want folks to go asking for paint and being turned away thats all.

 

[RespectTheContour]

since you used two different types of paint, how do the match up during the day? any shade difference at all?

 

[RespectTheContour]

btw looks great in the pics!

 

[BADEVO]

since you used two different types of paint, how do the match up during the day? any shade difference at all?

The spray tint isnt as dark as the center piece but if it was no one could see my red lights. LOL...

I'll take some pics in the am so you can see.

 

[RespectTheContour]

ive been contemplating doing this for some time now, but i thin i would just do all three pieces in the RCtint

 

[BADEVO]

ive been contemplating doing this for some time now, but i thin i would just do all three pieces in the RCtint

Thats very doable too. Just make sure you use thin coats and let them dry before the next one... that **** runs easy.

 

[RespectTheContour]

Thats very doable too. Just make sure you use thin coats and let them dry before the next one... that **** runs easy.

i appreciate the idea/hints, still post up some pics in some good day light, i wanna see it, you pick that paint/tint up at any hobby store right?

 

[BADEVO]

i appreciate the idea/hints, still post up some pics in some good day light, i wanna see it, you pick that paint/tint up at any hobby store right?

Yeah any RC store SHOULD have it. It's like 5 bux for the can.

 

[BrApple]

one thing that you forgot ... you should use something to seal up the reflector and the tail lights ... chances are the seal will not seal once removed ... if you don't seal them you will have water leak into the trunk ...

 

[BADEVO]

one thing that you forgot ... you should use something to seal up the reflector and the tail lights ... chances are the seal will not seal once removed ... if you don't seal them you will have water leak into the trunk ...

Great advice man. I'll look into some sealant tommorow. THANKS!

 

[I-Dom-In-8]

Nice How-to man....

Nice to see another Evolution owner as well