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Wisher23
12-10-2008, 02:06 AM
I received a set of replica taillights that were leaking. As i opened it up to reseal, i scratched off some chrome off the bezel. All i can think of doing is repainting it. i was thinking a dark color, but i dunno what its going to do to the effectiveness of the brake lights. Or if anyone can recommend some chrome paint in a can? What y'all think?

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o158/wisher23/Yaris/CIMG4557.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o158/wisher23/Yaris/CIMG4561.jpg
tk-421
12-10-2008, 02:15 AM
I received a set of replica taillights that were leaking. As i opened it up to reseal, i scratched off some chrome off the bezel. All i can think of doing is repainting it. i was thinking a dark color, but i dunno what its going to do to the effectiveness of the brake lights. Or if anyone can recommend some chrome paint in a can? What y'all think?

How exactly did you get them open? I cracked the plastic when I tried doing mine. :frown:

I do have a new set that I want to paint+seal, but I really don't want to screw it up this time. Any advice would be appreciated!
Wisher23
12-10-2008, 02:32 AM
Well, i used a small knife and a heat gun. I started one edge at a time and worked my way around slowly heating and prying. Took about 20-30 minutes. I was lucky and it didn't crack. I dunno if i want to take the other one apart. What lights do you plan on painting?

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o158/wisher23/Yaris/CIMG4559.jpg
Jamie Tail Lamp. LOL
TinyGiant
12-10-2008, 08:45 AM
i would paint the outside chrome black
KCALB SIRAY
12-10-2008, 11:02 AM
what color is your liftback?
Wisher23
12-10-2008, 01:15 PM
Oh its the best color ever, Bayou Blue. Haha. I think im going to grab a few colors after work and experiment.
MUSKOKA800
12-10-2008, 04:27 PM
Dupli-color has a whole line of specialty aerosol's to customize your ride. Click the link.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products
tk-421
12-10-2008, 05:56 PM
What lights do you plan on painting?
I am planning on painting the same tail lights (the only difference is the plastic that you're holding... Mine is clear with a little tint).

Thanks for the info, BTW. I'll try to be more patient this time around. :redface: