I read in another thread about the posibility of painting the indentions between the three bars of the tailights black to add more contrast between the bars. I am wondering, is this possible, and if so, how would one go about doing this? Would there be a special paint to be used? What kind of prep work would be necessary for this? Thanks in advance for anyone who can offer any help in this matter.

 

I believe the person who did this used vinyl and simply cut it the way they wanted the lamps divided and stuck it down. You may want to try a serch on this.

 

Here is the original thread: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?sh...ic=9883&hl=tail

However, if you wanted to paint them you could always tape off the sides and use model paint or an air brush.

Either way I think it looks nice. Just remember it is easier to remove pinstripe tape than the paint.

 

I used some 1/4 inch Silver Metallic pinstripe tape for this effect! EZ Deal. You Could use Body Color or Black and if you do not like it Just peel it off! I tried the Chrome tape and it won't flex enough to go around the corners! It takes some practice. I have pinstriped a few cars over the years! Really wakes it up! Update Last pic two additional Stripes for 70Mach1 Effect. May or may not Keep!

kc

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WOW, that chrome looks HOT!

 

Fantastic look!

 

Whoa! That looks great man. I've seen some threads where people talk about doing this and I always thought tht it sounded pretty cool. This, however, looks way better than I ever thought would. Great Job!

 

the chrome just on the lights itself looks amazing...........keep them on for sure!!

 

I've got a black Stang. Now I need to head down to AutoZone for that tape.

 

I agree that does look good, how reliable is that tape, because I used to have an 89 Saab 900 turbo, and I placed chrome pinstripe to set off the tails and it eventually ended up comming off, in only about a week or so

 

Chrome vinyl is considered "special application" vinyl. Most manufacturers only give a warranty if it is used indoors. 3M makes a chrome vinyl that has a 2 year outdoor warranty but is is extremely expensive.

 

I'm going to try black, IF my car ever gets here.

 

KC, I need your help. I bought the chrome pin stripe and I could not get it to work. It just didn't look right. Did you remove the taillights when you did this? But heck, for 3.50 a roll. It was worth trying it.