All Red Tails

[popstatwo]

I like the look of the original tail lights on the bighorn over the led tails. What I'm looking for is to have the clear part of the tail, painted (color matched), to the red that's on there already. Does anyone on here do this? Has anyone had this done? Know anyone that would paint these? Thanks.

 

[djevox]

You could use something like VHT Nite Shades in red. Spray very lightly though, and start with one coat. This stuff will get opaque faster than you realize.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005257R0O/

 

[popstatwo]

Do you know what the prep would be for it?

 

[djevox]

Do you know what the prep would be for it?

It’s been years since I’ve done that, so I can’t remember. All I think I remember is that I just wiped the tail lights down to make sure they were clean. The can should say on it what the prep would be, and I bet there are some YouTube how-to videos from VHT.

 

[popstatwo]

It’s been years since I’ve done that, so I can’t remember. All I think I remember is that I just wiped the tail lights down to make sure they were clean. The can should say on it what the prep would be, and I bet there are some YouTube how-to videos from VHT.

Thanks for the info. I had them painted on my old 2010 silverado and it was nice. Looking for the same look

 

[djevox]

Thanks for the info. I had them painted on my old 2010 silverado and it was nice. Looking for the same look

Post some pics once you do it!

 

[popstatwo]

Post some pics once you do it!

Will do

 

[mikeru82]

For a little peace of mind in case you mess them up, remember that most people prefer LED's to the halogens, and have upgraded to either OEM or aftermarket lights. So I'm sure there are a lot of used halogen tail lights available for a decent price.

 

[popstatwo]

For a little peace of mind in case you mess them up, remember that most people prefer LED's to the halogens, and have upgraded to either OEM or aftermarket lights. So I'm sure there are a lot of used halogen tail lights available for a decent price.

Yeah, I was thinking about that in case I screw them up. Thanks for the heads up

 

[popstatwo]

Post some pics once you do it!

Ok so I bought some used tails and tried out painting one of them and I liked the way it turned out.

 

[djevox]

Looks good!

 

[mikeru82]

Huge improvement! Looks great!

 

[popstatwo]

Here’s the one on the truck

 

[djevox]

Looks great! Good job