MAking jspec tails

[DanDrath]

I ordered a set of clear inserts to make a set of jspec z32 tail lights. When i remove the cover do i need to paint the inside of the light behind the clear plastic chrome?

[epickakashi]

thats optional, i painted the insides when i did that to my old pair. just be careful taking them apart and putting them back together so you dont melt or crack the covers.

[DanDrath]

ok awesome thanks! Yeah i already bought that paint i want them to look as real as possible. Did it come out good with the paint?

[ObsesZed]

I did mine, and I was just too lazy to add the pinstripes, although I sometimes regret it now. I would DEFINITELY paint the inside piece chrome, it makes it look way, way better. I recently re-did my passenger side because it cracked while prying it apart the first time, so listen to epickakashi: be careful and patient. Good luck and try not to get RTV sealer all over yourself.

[DanDrath]

ok awesome thanks! Yeah i already bought that paint i want them to look as real as possible. Did it come out good with the paint?

[NolimitZ32]

post up pics when your done.

[nsrZ32]

I've been happy with my DIY tails that I did back in the day (like 9 years ago already) but like others have said, be careful not to melt/break anything and try not to get tar everywhere lol

[DanDrath]

lol thanks and i will post pictures when im done for sure. =D This place is taking forever for shipping so im getting annoyed but im doing them really legit pin stripes chrome pain inside and the clear same design inserts. I think i am going to do a light up 300zx sign also or the big z like jerry has.

[skinZ32]

ive been wanting to do the the JDM tails as well but have not been able to find a good source for the inserts . where did you order yours from? how close is the pattern or the insert to stock?????????

[DanDrath]

direct circuit and i havent recieved them yet

[sodtoast]

yeah that RTV sealer is a b**** i got a little bit on my clear lens when i did it, looks like caca and i try not to look at it too much

[DanDrath]

Where did you guys order them from i got mine from direct circuit and have been waiting like 2 weeks now. Is this a phony site or is usps just sucking?

[DanDrath]

Where is a legit place to get lens material.

[sodtoast]

i got mine off ebay for 12 bucks but they were super sketchy basically just a strip of clear plastic im thinking about making some more tho

[ObsesZed]

You can just go to Lowe's or Home Depot and pick up a sheet of the cover that goes over fluorescent lights for about $5. Then get a Dremmel and cut it out; it may take some time to get the fitment perfect, but once again, just be patient. I'll take a pic of mine and post it when I get over this cold...

[jedijeff123]

You can just go to Lowe's or Home Depot and pick up a sheet of the cover that goes over fluorescent lights for about $5. Then get a Dremmel and cut it out; it may take some time to get the fitment perfect, but once again, just be patient.

[DanDrath]

[DanDrath]

Sorry for the dark pics but there they are and my exhaust =D I was to lazy to do pin stripes

[jedijeff123]

what

Sorry for the dark pics but there they are and my exhaust =D I was to lazy to do pin stripes

what exhaust did you put on? looks like the Greddy. nice work! Should have done those pinstripes...

[Z-owned]

If you are going to do fakes at least paint the plastic housing chrome and add the black lines to try and look real. I honestly would rather see usdm tails over most fake ones.

[ObsesZed]

Meh. I wouldn't care what other people say, if you like it I think it looks great. It was hard to tell, though, if you painted the chrome housings. Glad to see you got it back together without any casualties.

[DanDrath]

Painted the housing chrome. Just no pinstripes they will hold me off how they are until i can afford real jdms

[sodtoast]

yeah it looks really good i say f*** amber/yellow