Painting question
auto
12-09-2002, 09:31 PM
What kind of paint do you use to paint the inside of the tail lights.
Suislide
12-09-2002, 09:57 PM
Tamiya Clear red, X-27. or do you mean the silver behind the tailights?
935k3
12-09-2002, 10:00 PM
I do not like painting the back of tailights. On a real car there is a space between the lens and reflector so I paint or foil the body recess. Any bright silver is ok for a tail light but headlights should be chrome.
Jay!
12-09-2002, 10:20 PM
auto
12-10-2002, 07:46 PM
Jay's explanation helped, to be more specific I ment the red on the tail lights.
twoninety
12-11-2002, 12:49 AM
Originally posted by auto
Jay's explanation helped, to be more specific I ment the red on the tail lights.
Tamiya Clear Red is a good choice. But I find it too transparent and I usually have to apply 3 or 4 thin coats. I sometimes use Tamiya Flat Red or Orange (for blinkers), applied on the inside of the clear part. I prefer the look. :D
Jay's explanation helped, to be more specific I ment the red on the tail lights.
Tamiya Clear Red is a good choice. But I find it too transparent and I usually have to apply 3 or 4 thin coats. I sometimes use Tamiya Flat Red or Orange (for blinkers), applied on the inside of the clear part. I prefer the look. :D
AccordTypeR
12-11-2002, 03:42 AM
Nice pic Jay....
Nice how to....:D
Nice how to....:D
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