Sedan midnight tails - full with the trunk lights
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Sedan midnight tails - full with the trunk lights
Got these finished up a few days ago, and thought I'd share the pics. They look great on an OB car. They do look VERY aftermarket, and are really noticeable. They're not subtle.
The trunk lights are actually the easiest part, and crack right open in about 2 minutes; not sure why more DIYers on these don't do them; seems like most just do the outer lights.
Zero reduction in light output, which is pretty cool.
The trunk lights are actually the easiest part, and crack right open in about 2 minutes; not sure why more DIYers on these don't do them; seems like most just do the outer lights.
Zero reduction in light output, which is pretty cool.
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For those not familiar with "midnight" tails (180 customs came up with the method/name,) it involves opening up the taillights, and painting the interior chrome black. Zero light loss!
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http://www.myg37.com/forums/body-int...t-project.html
the stuff that isn't the same is very self-explanatory.
The key is in the knife - the right knife cuts through these extremely easily. Don't use a standard box-cutter. I bought a razor knife, and the best blades (black) on offer at HD.
The trunk lights are incredibly easy, but they can't be opened from the back like the regular tails. They can be split with the knife along the glue line, and crazyglued back together.
If I can answer any other questions, LMK!
You can doo eeet!
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That said, if one takes their time (and does it on a spare set of lights, like I did,) it's entirely doable without any requisite skill other than caution.
I would NOT suggest using a dremel. It melts while it cuts, and you'll never get them back together by plastic welding. Also, you stand a great shot at scratching up things inside the housing.
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I used a heavy-duty razor knife from home depot (said on the packaging that it could cut through carpet, etc.)
it wasn't exceptionally expensive - maybe $15 with the blades. I got one of the ones that has blades that are segmented, and snap off. I can post the brand later - it worked perfectly.
it wasn't exceptionally expensive - maybe $15 with the blades. I got one of the ones that has blades that are segmented, and snap off. I can post the brand later - it worked perfectly.