96 hatch taillight modification

[fakehatch]

Hey, I just bought some all clear taillights for my 96 civic hatch. I was checking ebay and came across these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

if that link doesn't work just type in civic type r tails for search.

these caught my eye and have motivated me. I want mine to be clear on top and red on the bottom. I've read through a couple of threads and found a shitty tutorial on the internet.
I'm thinking of oven baking and painting the inside for a cleaner look.
Just curious if you like the idea and what I should use to seal the lights back up, I don't want them to get all cloudy. Let me know

[Greenblurr93]

candy red sprat paint, tape off the part you want to remain clear, spray many light coats untill you get the color you want, if done correctly should look factory.

[fakehatch]

Do you think it would be wise to paint inside the housing? I want to keep that shiny look to it, rather than a dull red and shiny clear? What kind of sealant should I use to re-seal then?

[Greenblurr93]

oh you thought i was talking about painting the inside of the light?? no, the outside is where you would do this, and the candy paint has a very shiny finish to it, like i said it will look like factory red taillights if done correctly.

[fakehatch]

Originally Posted by fakehatch

Do you think it would be wise to paint inside the housing? I want to keep that shiny look to it, rather than a dull red and shiny clear? What kind of sealant should I use to re-seal then?

Yea! I picked up some transparent candy red testors brand paint, and this project will be tackled this weekend. If anyone can host pics I will snap some before and afters. Wish me luck, Ras

[Silverbolt]

www.photobucket.com

[fakehatch]

Originally Posted by Silverbolt

www.photobucket.com

Thanks for the link silver, here is my finished project. I think they look sharp as hell, probably illegal, since my reverse light isn't white. Anyway, total cost of about 38.00. wham

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27...h/MVC-012X.jpg

[Greenblurr93]

looks good, and i wouldnt worry about it being illegal, just dont reverse in front of cops and they will never know that your reverse light is in the red part.

[e1gato07]

looks nice good IDEA

[97civic123]

you think it would look better the other way? with the red on top?