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01-29-2015, 10:57 AM | #1051 |
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02-02-2015, 06:03 PM | #1052 |
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Thanks for the write up my buddy wanted to do this
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03-15-2015, 12:54 PM | #1053 |
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Found this thread accidentally, i was having trouble removing the inner tail light (the reflector with the reverse light) so i googled and found this. but this guide was an enormous help to me. It took me most of the day to remove my old vinyl, polish the tail lights, evenly apply the vht and wait for it to dry and all that but the end result is spectacular. I didnt clearcoat but i plan on polishing every few months so it should hold well. I used to have lamin x vinyls and they were terrible imo. Glad i did this!
Now as far as removing the third brake light would you all recommend removing the entire wing or just reach in there and try? The two bolts that hold that light in place are difficult to get to. |
05-02-2015, 09:48 PM | #1054 |
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This is a great mod! Thanks for posting! I've been debating on buying vinyl overlays for the past 2 years but I'm no professional with vinyl. Was gonna buy 20% black overlays so I wouldn't blow $30 on vinyl.
What type of tape are people using for the blinker/reverse lights? I've got the blue stuff and they keep letting paint seep through the edges. |
05-03-2015, 12:33 AM | #1055 | |
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05-06-2015, 07:08 PM | #1056 | |
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Just finished the mod. It looks good, not perfect like I thought it would though. The surface doesn't look too glossy. Did give the lights 2 dusting coats of clear so hopefully it'll last 2-3 more years. I know that medium/heavy coats will give it a glossy look, but last thing I want is for it to start running. |
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05-06-2015, 08:11 PM | #1057 | |
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05-06-2015, 08:14 PM | #1058 |
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Just being the ever-present devil's advocate for this mod: saw one that was DIY'd yesterday. Looked like ****.
Good luck! |
05-06-2015, 08:22 PM | #1059 |
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05-06-2015, 08:24 PM | #1060 |
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Exactly.
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05-09-2015, 08:37 PM | #1061 |
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I had a can of Dupli-Color wheel gloss clear coat sitting around so I just used that.
I ended up pulling the lights off again today and putting another base coat on cause it was starting to fade and become orange instead of red. The finish started to wrinkle up in some spots...not sure what caused that. Besides the wrinkles, it's looking glossy now. Do you even need to use clear on a enamel finish(Dupli-Color Metalcast)? |
05-09-2015, 11:14 PM | #1062 | |
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The purpose of the clear coat is to protect the paint you already applied from sunlight, but mostly from constant washing. If you leave the red without clear, every time you wash the car you will be washing away the red coat, causing it to fade faster than it would if it had the clear coat. Now, what you have to be careful with is choosing your clear coat. Enamel and laquer tend to react when applied to each other, causing the wrinkles and pitting some people have suffered. If you're applying one on top of the other, the base coat needs to be fully cured to avoid this. Apart from that, old rattle can paint tends to go bad, so you need to test it elsewhere to make sure it's good before applying it on top of the base coat. Also, read the can instructions. If the instructions say to hold the can upright, don't go spraying at an angle as you will be throwing air along with paint, which can also cause wrinkles. |
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08-27-2015, 12:08 PM | #1063 |
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Why are people STILL using Krylon stained glass and Metal Cast for the red?? For the last 5 years we've known they both fade like crazy, even the OP's eventually... Not reading the whole thread is careless and is mostly to blame for all the fading/stripping/ruining nightmare stories. So for those of you too lazy to actually read the full thread, here's the answer served up on a silver platter for you...
DO NOT USE KRYLON OR METAL CAST RED. Do your research before you do this. I think cianuro has had the most successful procedure and paint combination in this whole thread, and those who have copied it have had similar results. I've read all 43 pages of this and only ONE person reported that the VHT faded over time, but since we don't have any details about his application or what he defines as "fading," even that report is not conclusive. I for one am very impressed with cianuro's job on this and will be copying his procedure in the next few weeks. |
08-27-2015, 12:10 PM | #1064 |
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For the record, mad props to the guys who took the risk to do this way before we knew about all the fading and stripping issues. There was no way you could've known, but at least the whole community will learn from your mistakes and your documentation of them.
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08-27-2015, 06:06 PM | #1065 | |
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It's been about a year since the last pics I posted, and the tails still look about the same. Can't wash the car because we're in drought, so I'll post more pics after a good wash and another polish on the tails. Thanks for the compliments! |
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08-27-2015, 11:58 PM | #1066 | |
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I painted an intake tube with metalcast and it lasted for years. No exposure to UV or washing so of course it lasted long. |
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08-28-2015, 10:00 AM | #1067 | |
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As for the clear coat thing...UV isn't the only light that fades paint. All light fades paint. UV light's higher energy just causes it to fade faster. We've seen the VHT hold up much better than the other two when finished with similar amounts and qualities of clear coat, so I still think the root of the problem lies with the red paint. |
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08-29-2015, 09:17 AM | #1068 |
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DIY: 2009 wrx tail light mod (only 10 dollars!)
Here's an iphone pic after 1 year:
https://flic.kr/p/xXhj2X I'll try to get a better one when I get the chance to wash the car. |
08-29-2015, 10:53 AM | #1069 | |
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Could have saved me a lot of headaches. Also when removing your faded paint, never spray any sort of thinner directly on the lenses. Brake clean and 3m adhesive remover will both work if applied with a rag but if sprayed directly on the lens it will cause the plastic to crack lol. #justgetoverlays |
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10-30-2015, 04:28 PM | #1070 |
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Dude this is magic! Been looking for a cheaper less stressful rout than overlays.
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11-07-2015, 01:00 AM | #1071 |
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Anyone still looking to do this needs to follow the successful method with professional 2k clear coat.
If we don't have the equipment or access to a body shop can a two part rattle can 2k clear offered by various paint companies be used? I have seen a few options like Eastwood among others. |
11-07-2015, 05:58 AM | #1072 | |
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single part Rattle can clear sucks! That is; Acrylic Enamel rattle can clear will not harden like 2K and will not protect from UV even if it says it does...it won't. I've been spraying tails for several years. I always mix my tinted colors with intercoat and then clear over the top. |
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11-07-2015, 12:27 PM | #1073 |
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All I know is, metalcast plus regular single-part clear looks good for about 2 months, then goes to suck. If you have a discerning eye, you'll notice fading. If you want that junkyard mad max look in a few months, do it!!
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11-25-2015, 02:05 PM | #1074 |
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I had about 5 coats of clear and mine are fading after 6 months.... now how do I get that crap off?
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11-25-2015, 02:51 PM | #1075 |
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That's the same issue I had. I tried paint removers, and the plastic ended up getting marred beyond help. Perhaps sanding would have been a better option, since chemicals didn't go over well with the base plastic.
... After destroying my stock tails with paint remover, I caved in, and sourced used tail lights from a 2009 Impreza Outback Sport. Not the answer you want to hear, but it's what got me back to stock. Cost was about $300 for two used outer and inner light units, when sourced on www.car-part.com. I actually drove to the salvage yard (full of wrecked imprezas, it was kinda interesting) and pulled them off the donor car myself. I had to source the inner liftgate tail lights from other junkyards, because I've noticed that some guys want to sell the entire liftgate and won't want to part it out. |
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