I wanted to try this way first to see if I liked it. I think if I didn't tape off the clear it may have been too dark for the LED brake lights to shine through.
I used to hate the LTZ tails before now I like them. I would like to see how it would look with just the clear tinted, I just can't picture it.
I think you have good taste. Silver opposite red isn't quite as appealing as silver opposite smoke. But since my paint is black and I don't want a blacked out car, I figured I'd keep the red and maybe smoke the clears. That way there's a separation of the elements (dark, red, dark) instead of just a continuation of dark and dark. Gotta take into account the canvas we're painting on, eh?
That is a good point, buy a new car it is like a blank canvas ready to be transformed into something different, in some ways a piece of art. No offense to anyone, but a completely blacked out car is way overplayed IMO. The more I think about it, I think what your are planning would look good, just a lot of prep with masking. Good thing there is small grooves in the lenses to use as a guide.
Great job on those lights. LTZs are the best candidates for the smoking because if you just painted the red part you don't impede the visibility of the brake lights or signals and still get a very clean look.
Sure thing, PM me a high res shot of the rear end of the car and I'll send it back chopped.
Sounds different, pics????
I like it. I don't think it would work on any other color than black though. Keep in mind, if you don't like it when it is done it can be sanded down to normal and re-cleared. The PTM bow-tie would complete it nicely.Here's what elcomp did to my LTZ tails! Looks good, eh? I'm definitely thinking about doing it if they look that good. He even 'shopped in the PTM bowtie. Awesome job, dude! Thanks!
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Did you use thinned out paint to do that? I wanted to do that for my old ram, but didn't want to attract cops. I may go darker, just wanted to play it safe since it is harder to go backwards, but I definitely like the masked off clear part for the car.
Now all I gotta do is figure out what tinting paint to buy and how to do it. I think it looks unique and attractive. I just hope I can duplicate it!
Green masking tape, a small exacto knife, VHT nightshades, and time will get you to were you want it. The small groove in the taillight makes things easy for trimming the tape. Follow this how to link and it will come out nice. http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/How_to_Smoke_Taillights
Thanks, guys, both of you!chevyguy8893 said:
