86gav 69 - PSI Donating Members 263 Member For: 19y 8m 21d Location: Gladstone QLD Posted 07/07/08 10:33 AM Share Posted 07/07/08 10:33 AM Hey guys, I did my tail lights with that night shades stuff a while back, put heaps on and they look dark as hell, only thing s the finish isnt glossy. Now I've seen lots of cars with this done and the finsih is glossy, what would I use to polish them up without taking the paint off? I've tried 2000grit paper but it didnt work too well. Would I be able to put a clear coat over them maybe? Any help would be choice.CheersGav Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 18y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 07/07/08 10:45 AM Share Posted 07/07/08 10:45 AM I'd say a clear coat should do it. See what everyone else rekons though Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-702788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI PSI Member 1,589 Member For: 19y 20d Gender: Male Location: Central Queensland Posted 07/07/08 11:06 AM Share Posted 07/07/08 11:06 AM I used to mix a very small amount of black in with clear and spray the lights. They were glossy. The more coats the darker they got. Light brightness was still good. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-702809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 18y 2m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 07/07/08 11:11 AM Share Posted 07/07/08 11:11 AM Could you put up some pics mate? I wanna see if it's worth doing or not Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-702811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOXR I miss her... Donating Members 703 Member For: 20y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 07/07/08 01:36 PM Share Posted 07/07/08 01:36 PM Yeah mate clear is the way to go. Did a mates EF SVO a few years ago and they came out awesome. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-702879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogstar Member 276 Member For: 18y 5m 17d Posted 07/07/08 03:45 PM Share Posted 07/07/08 03:45 PM I thought the idea was to pull them apart and paint the inside of the lens to get a glossy finish. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-702914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosti NOT THERE!... THERE! Member 852 Member For: 17y 1m 22d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 08/07/08 06:02 AM Share Posted 08/07/08 06:02 AM Same here.That a bad idea for any reason? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-703069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 18y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 08/07/08 08:09 AM Share Posted 08/07/08 08:09 AM yeh last set I did on the old LTD was done on the inside of the lens Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-703129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
86gav 69 - PSI Donating Members 263 Member For: 19y 8m 21d Location: Gladstone QLD Posted 09/07/08 09:52 AM Author Share Posted 09/07/08 09:52 AM how do u open the lights up?Gav Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-703488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogstar Member 276 Member For: 18y 5m 17d Posted 09/07/08 10:30 AM Share Posted 09/07/08 10:30 AM I'd say a hot knife would do it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47396-blacked-out-tail-lights/#findComment-703508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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