Painting Inside Tail Lamp. - Toyota Yaris Forums

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?

*tk-421* · 12-10-2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wisher23

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.

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?

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

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Originally Posted by Wisher23

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.

12-10-2008, 02:06 AM	#1
Wisher23 Drives: LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 139	Painting Inside Tail Lamp. 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? Last edited by Wisher23; 12-10-2008 at 02:22 AM.

12-10-2008, 02:32 AM	#3
Wisher23 Drives: LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 139	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? Jamie Tail Lamp. LOL Last edited by Wisher23; 12-10-2008 at 03:12 AM.

12-10-2008, 08:45 AM	#4
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i would paint the outside chrome black __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

12-10-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	what color is your liftback? __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

12-10-2008, 04:27 PM	#7
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Dupli-color has a whole line of specialty aerosol's to customize your ride. Click the link. http://www.duplicolor.com/products __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

12-10-2008, 01:15 PM	#6
Wisher23 Drives: LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 139	Oh its the best color ever, Bayou Blue. Haha. I think im going to grab a few colors after work and experiment.

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