Spohn's Blacked Out Tails (Pics)

SPOHN · 06-17-2011, 07:03 PM

Well after some back and fourth I decided to paint my own tails with VHT paint instead of having done professionally. Without going into detail I should of had a shop do them. I'm actually going to have them redone next month when I have my door handles done.

It's just hard to get that perfect look with a spray can. But no big deal. They still look good from the pics. So here it goes.

c41006 · 06-17-2011, 07:13 PM

They dont look too bad

SPOHN · 06-17-2011, 07:16 PM

In person at about three feet away you would see. Some of it was my fault and tried to do a quick fix. But no biggie.

daisuke149 · 06-17-2011, 07:18 PM

that may not be too bad. have you tried to buff it up a bit?

SPOHN · 06-17-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

that may not be too bad. have you tried to buff it up a bit?

Not yet. Up close there a little blotchy. More so in the clear part of the lens. I couldn't do nothing with it even when I add the second coat. Which originally I was aiming for one coat for the smoke look till I made a mishap.

daisuke149 · 06-17-2011, 07:28 PM

well if you absolutely decide in the end, i know a set of used tail lights that could prolly be sold.

Also who are you gonna take em to to get redone?

bullitt5897 · 06-17-2011, 08:22 PM

Chris Call me to have them fixed...

PM me for my number.

SPOHN · 06-17-2011, 09:42 PM

PM sent

Gunzero · 06-17-2011, 11:06 PM

just polish those and make them shiny..

SPOHN · 06-17-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunzero

just polish those and make them shiny..

I don't like the shiny look at all. That's just me. I like the dull look.

Gunzero · 06-18-2011, 12:44 AM

oh i thought you wanted to re do them cuz they look dull xd

SPOHN · 06-18-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunzero

oh i thought you wanted to re do them cuz they look dull xd

Nah. Just due to the blotchness from how the paint laid on the lens. I'm getting alot of comments on how more would like to them shiny. I'm just not that guy. I'm very bland.

Mike · 06-18-2011, 06:01 PM

I actually like the satin look on them

bullitt5897 · 06-18-2011, 07:23 PM

I'm thinking we use automotive grade paint but we can't use matte clear as it disperses the light too much... We tried that option on a truck light and it didn't come out as good as we hoped. I am going to talk it over with my painter to see what we can do to get this same look.

Mike

SPOHN · 06-19-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I actually like the satin look on them

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

I'm thinking we use automotive grade paint but we can't use matte clear as it disperses the light too much... We tried that option on a truck light and it didn't come out as good as we hoped. I am going to talk it over with my painter to see what we can do to get this same look.

Mike

That would be cool. I'm also going to be talking to another here about it also, being he works in a shop. I'll see what type of info I get first. I also want to just go ahead and have the door handles done.

06-17-2011, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Spohn's Blacked Out Tails (Pics) Well after some back and fourth I decided to paint my own tails with VHT paint instead of having done professionally. Without going into detail I should of had a shop do them. I'm actually going to have them redone next month when I have my door handles done. It's just hard to get that perfect look with a spray can. But no big deal. They still look good from the pics. So here it goes. __________________

06-17-2011, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	They dont look too bad __________________ The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room

06-17-2011, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	In person at about three feet away you would see. Some of it was my fault and tried to do a quick fix. But no biggie. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 06-17-2011 at 09:43 PM.

06-17-2011, 08:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Chris Call me to have them fixed... PM me for my number. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-17-2011, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	PM sent __________________

06-17-2011, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	that may not be too bad. have you tried to buff it up a bit?

06-17-2011, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	well if you absolutely decide in the end, i know a set of used tail lights that could prolly be sold. Also who are you gonna take em to to get redone?

06-17-2011, 11:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 258	just polish those and make them shiny.. __________________

06-18-2011, 12:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 258	oh i thought you wanted to re do them cuz they look dull xd __________________

06-18-2011, 06:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I actually like the satin look on them __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-18-2011, 07:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I'm thinking we use automotive grade paint but we can't use matte clear as it disperses the light too much... We tried that option on a truck light and it didn't come out as good as we hoped. I am going to talk it over with my painter to see what we can do to get this same look. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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