tail light masking

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Forum Name: Lights, Neon, LEDs, HIDs
Forum Discription: Under Car Lighting, Strobe Lights, Fog Lights, Headlights, HIDs, DRL, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Dashboard Lights, WigWag, etc.
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Printed Date: May 15, 2024 at 2:29 AM

Topic: tail light masking

Posted By: xstealth6
Subject: tail light masking
Date Posted: March 28, 2006 at 2:30 AM

alright basically i want to know where to get these tail light masking or if theres some kind of material that you can customize it from, im posting a picture because i'm lacking the words to describe it, basically.. if you notice the tail lights of this mitsubishi , the tail lights are covered to show a circular pattern.... i'm asking because there seems to be a lack of accessories to change the look of the car. any help would be appriciated

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Posted By: schmoo
Date Posted: March 28, 2006 at 8:01 AM

I,ve seen this done two different ways. Firstly, you could get some bulk vinyl from a autografics detailer and cut your pattern out then apply the adhesive to the taillights. The other option is two tape off your pattern and spray paint the surrounding area of the taillights.

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Posted By: siresmerph
Date Posted: March 28, 2006 at 11:47 PM

i know i've seen some type of a " make your own mask" type of thing at PEP BOYS. might wanna check em out or AUTOZONE. it's only a few bucks and basicly it's just vinyl in a box. design your "mask" and VIOLA (it's french) !! cut and paste.

Posted By: xstealth6
Date Posted: March 30, 2006 at 12:48 AM

thanks for the tips fellas -- i really appriciate it.. however a few things.. i wouldn't want to actually spray painting on... considering matching the paint would be difficult and hard to reverse if there is a mistake made... however the vinyl idea seems nice... then again, i gotta match the right shade of grey ( color of my galant ) aswell.

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is this vinyl thick enough to surround the lights in total darkness? so just that cut out area is exposed? -- im going to have to check it out. but thanks for responding. i think ill check out autozone tomorrow!