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I bought those "black chrome" tail lights with the big circles off ebay a while back. I was very disapointed when they almost looked chrome. Recently I decided to do a little custom work. Basically, i did the Headlight black out DIY with my tails. Threw 'em in the oven, removed the clear covers, got out all the sealant. Masked, sanded, primed, base coated, and clear coated. I've still got to seal them back up, which i'm kinda worried about doing. But i'll let you guys know how it goes.

I only posted this cause i hadnt seen it done before (even though it probably has).
I'll get better pictures tomorrow when there's more light.

Alright.....New stuff.
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For all pictures: http://gancos.is-a-geek.com/images/tails/

 
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looks pretty good...

 
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Not too shabby need some pics on car next

 
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nice good idea...

 
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Well..... got the clear part put back on, and i used a titty bit too much silicone, and a little squeezed out inside the tail light, it's not bad, but it could be better. i'll get more pics tomorrow.

 
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you used a titty bit too much silicone? i think those ******* would be happy to get the silicone treatment.

looks unique.

 
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Too much silicone?
What *******?
Huhtfbbq?

By the way, that style of tails is niiice... wouldn't change it for my stock '04 though...

 
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Updated. Check first post. Give me some feedback.

 
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that's a pretty good match, i say it looks better then the chrome

 
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i know dead thread, but how did u seperate the tails ?

 
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I did the same thing as the instructions for the DIY blacked out headlights. Threw them in the oven. But they did melt and bend a little out of shape, but it wasnt anything serious. And you have to be super carefull about taking the clear part off, especially at the narrow point, as i broke part of mine.

 
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i think they look pretty good, i think you have the max amount of blue on it lol, anymore i dont think it would look good but good job

 
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some tails won't open up you have to carefully use a dremel to cut em open and then resilicone them.

 
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gearbox u soo smart lol... its like when u DIY leds in tails and side markers.. good to know though.

 
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speaking of... has that been done yet? LED in tails? i've wanted to do that with my Euros, but i didnt because of lack of knowledge. so instead i painted them.... i could still LED them... if it's possible.

 
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check out hidplanet.com LED forums.
They will give you insight. I will do it as soon as I get my car back which is in the shop.. that plus full HID retro not stupid H4 rebase bulbs

 
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good job man. looks good