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Old 07-15-2007, 04:01 PM
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Default Would Black JDM Tail Lights Be Too Ricey?

I know it's popular to paint your headlights black, but I was wondering if anyone has bought the clear JDM tail lights and painted them black yet? I think that it would possibly look good on a black Z...
Old 07-15-2007, 04:03 PM
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I've contemplated it, I'm just waiting for someone else to do it first just in case I dont like it.
Old 07-15-2007, 10:34 PM
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i wouldnt do it, but i though about it. i think itd b interesting color matched.
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i also have been thinking about it. i just have other projects to get done before i do it.
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well it honestly matters how it flows with the rest of your car...
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I forget whose car this is but maybe this will help you guys? It's not led though.

Old 07-16-2007, 03:58 AM
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very nice .

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Old 07-16-2007, 04:19 AM
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The OP means painting the housing of the CLEAR JDM tail lights black...not using an overlay.

To the OP, to my knowledge, many people have contemplated it, but no one has yet to do it. Buy a set and make us proud!
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Originally Posted by Voboy
I forget whose car this is but maybe this will help you guys? It's not led though.

it's not painted either. It's an overlay. Overlays = gay
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Im in the same boat. I wish someone would do it first
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If it looks good and does the job, what does it matter?
Old 07-16-2007, 01:16 PM
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im been trying to find someone to do it for like a month now. from what i was told, there is a circuit board inside the lights so you cant bake them in an oven. so i dont know how to get the lens off.
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Yep, the main issue appears to be that the tail light housings are very difficult to open up.
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Originally Posted by Mountain Runner
I know it's popular to paint your headlights black, but I was wondering if anyone has bought the clear JDM tail lights and painted them black yet? I think that it would possibly look good on a black Z...
Why don't you contact Dan at Mr.Zipps to see if he thinks they can be done?
He did my 06 headlights, and they look killer!
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