Redded out RX8 Taillights
11-14-2005, 11:57 PM
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I'll take some and post on friday morning. I need to wait until the second clear coat cures so I'll have good protection from the elements and an extra deep sheen before I install them back on the car. I want to make sure they'll last!
Originally Posted by truemagellen
pics on the car please 
11-15-2005, 12:10 AM
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You know my only worry is that the paint might soften or melt with extended exposure to the heat of the bulb. Does anyone have any experience with this or know just how hot it gets? I think as long as the paint cures completely it should hold up pretty well. 
11-15-2005, 12:45 AM
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You know my only worry is that the paint might soften or melt with extended exposure to the heat of the bulb. Does anyone have any experience with this or know just how hot it gets? I think as long as the paint cures completely it should hold up pretty well.
usually heat bakes the paint, hardening it...if anything maybe it could overheat the paint, the paint become brittle and flake off, also unlikely
11-18-2005, 02:09 AM
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Since you asked so nicely here are some preliminary pictures of the lamps on the car.
Why only one side you ask? I experienced some MAJOR setbacks on this project. It turns out that spraying a layer of acrylic paint sealant is not the way to go. I thought it would waterproof it and protect the paint from fogging. I'm still not sure why but the sealant cleaved all three layers of paint including clearcoat and it started to slough off like an oil slick in a big mess to my complete horror. Maybe I didn't let the coat dry enough before doing this.
What you're seeing is actually a complete redo from my original post. I was able to repaint on an accelerated schedule because I didn't have to experiment as much. The other side is still drying. These actually came out a little darker than before hiding the strakes in the light more. It looked neat though with the darker tint on the black paint. I understand why people are smoking their lenses now. I'll probably post completed pics this weekend.
Why only one side you ask? I experienced some MAJOR setbacks on this project. It turns out that spraying a layer of acrylic paint sealant is not the way to go. I thought it would waterproof it and protect the paint from fogging. I'm still not sure why but the sealant cleaved all three layers of paint including clearcoat and it started to slough off like an oil slick in a big mess to my complete horror. Maybe I didn't let the coat dry enough before doing this.
What you're seeing is actually a complete redo from my original post. I was able to repaint on an accelerated schedule because I didn't have to experiment as much. The other side is still drying. These actually came out a little darker than before hiding the strakes in the light more. It looked neat though with the darker tint on the black paint. I understand why people are smoking their lenses now. I'll probably post completed pics this weekend.
