Altezza Lights

[DiecastCustomz]

Here was my attempt at Altezza Lights for my 1/18 Avalanche. Thanks to Hobbes for posting about remove graphics. Applied that technique to make them.

[badassgrandam99]

that looks pretty cool... i don't have an Avalanche diecast (yet ) but i guess there is a graphic on the outside of the light... or did you manage to pull the lights off the body and apply his technique to the inside?

[FlySkyline]

i think they are too "ricey" to be on a domestic truck. but it doesnt matter what i think, its your diecast. but to say something nice, they came out great

[Hobbes]

That's the last thing I expected my tutorial to be used for.

Nice job.

[DiecastCustomz]

Originally Posted by badassgrandam99

that looks pretty cool... i don't have an Avalanche diecast (yet ) but i guess there is a graphic on the outside of the light... or did you manage to pull the lights off the body and apply his technique to the inside?

I pulled the tail light off one of my Avalanche's and the interior of the lense is dyed red. I completely removed all the dye (or whatever you would call it) so it was a clear tail light. I then took a red sharpie and colored the chrome piece that goes between the lense and the body.

[NOS_racerX]

looks cool

[badassgrandam99]

Originally Posted by DiecastCustomz

I pulled the tail light off one of my Avalanche's and the interior of the lense is dyed red. I completely removed all the dye (or whatever you would call it) so it was a clear tail light. I then took a red sharpie and colored the chrome piece that goes between the lense and the body.

...sweet!! ...i like it alot.... awesome job!

[DiecastCustomz]

Originally Posted by FlySkyline

i think they are too "ricey" to be on a domestic truck. but it doesnt matter what i think, its your diecast. but to say something nice, they came out great

If I wasn't ready for criticism I wouldn't post it. Thanks for being honest.

[FlySkyline]

why dont you make a tutorial on how to make altezza tailights?

[DiecastCustomz]

Originally Posted by FlySkyline

why dont you make a tutorial on how to make altezza tailights?

Sounds good . . . I still need to do passenger light so I'll do tutorial on that one.

[sky-raptor]

Looks gooood! I need to try that on mines too

[Rubberband Man]

Does anyone know if you can use something else BESIDES nail polish remover, like paint thinner, because I dont really wanna be seen in the store looking at nail care products.

[Hobbes]

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

Does anyone know if you can use something else BESIDES nail polish remover, like paint thinner, because I dont really wanna be seen in the store looking at nail care products.

I think paint thinner will remove all of the paint. Besides, there's nothing wrong with going to a supermarket and getting some. That's where I got mine from...

If there are any other ways, don't be afraid to post it.

[DiecastCustomz]

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

Does anyone know if you can use something else BESIDES nail polish remover, like paint thinner, because I dont really wanna be seen in the store looking at nail care products.

If you don't want to be seen buying that go to store you hardly ever go too/farther away Or you can just tell the cashier that you need it for your diecasts . . .I'm sure they'll believe you LOL

[FlySkyline]

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

Does anyone know if you can use something else BESIDES nail polish remover, like paint thinner, because I dont really wanna be seen in the store looking at nail care products.

if someone looks at you funny, all you have to say is i have to get it for my girlfriend or she wont put out