DIY - All Red Taillights

[Eurospec]

Forget paint when Red MHW's can be had. Look much cleaner IMHO--They'll be up for sale soon.

[volgapower]

i aslo got them painted all red and added a few drops of black paint in laque :) all this cost me $8 :D (just a can of AUTOSTYLE paint)

[BavarianBimmer]

red on red car

looks good for me

[delatlanta1281]

Done.

[mrLEE30]

i went for the complete red look. i used red window tint (the kind shops use to tint glass during xmas time) and then a couple of layers of clear automotive lacqure. It is now over a year old and no flaking/peeling issues. Fortunately we dont have a requireement for reverse lights here;)

[Mysticguy]

Thx for the compliment!Yes it is the US spec plate filler.I really do recommend the clearcoat. Not cheap clearcoat but automotive grade clearcoat and use a few light coats. It comes out smooth and shiny and will hold up to washings.

[Low Level E30]

Looks damn good!!!

What plate filler is that?? Is that a US-spec plate filler? I've never seen one --- only ever seen the European plate fillers.

[Mysticguy]

Make sure you use automotive grade clear coat after the painting. Comes out MUCH better and will hold up much longer!

[808BMW]

They hold up great to weather/normal wear and tear, even washing.

Harsh chemicals, however....
I just noticed after work today how f*cked they look. It's because the polish we used on my car takes off basically anything, including some spraypaint from wal-mart.

I'll clean it up as best I can, and respray them. I have no doubts that it will look just as good as before. A definite mod you should do.

[Bhadole]

EDIT: Oh, for those who have done this already on their E30, how does it hold up to rain and car washes? How long should I expect the paint to last on the taillights before I must redo it?

I've seen pictures of lights that were painted like 2 years before hand and they look fine. And you don't need to worry about car washing or rain. My buddy sprayed mine with a power washer (not full blast or anything) like a week after I did them and it didn't affect them at all.

[kidrobot]

Super cheap and easy diy, but I think I'll save up for some MHW's

[MikesJo]

Frusted monkey are you from Richmond BC as in Canada! Join up on bimmerclassics.net also, we're all E30's from vancouver and the surrounding cities, ie richmond, burnaby :).

Hey you know what, if you are from Richmond BC, we can get together and do the tails together! :). I'm in Richmond as well.

Oh woah! Small world! Yeah, I'm from Richmond BC Canada, thanks everyone for all the replies. I'm glad I didn't decide to do something stupid like buy ones for $350 american *phew*. MikesJo - I'll join that club, that's awesome to hear, I didn't think there were any E30 clubs local. Thanks dude :)

- Chad

EDIT: Oh, for those who have done this already on their E30, how does it hold up to rain and car washes? How long should I expect the paint to last on the taillights before I must redo it?

Tell me when your gonna do it, i'll do it with you :). Exams are almost over :D. We can split the cost on some of that candy apple red too! Do you go to school? If so which one :P.

[FrustratedMunky]

Frusted monkey are you from Richmond BC as in Canada! Join up on bimmerclassics.net also, we're all E30's from vancouver and the surrounding cities, ie richmond, burnaby :).

Hey you know what, if you are from Richmond BC, we can get together and do the tails together! :). I'm in Richmond as well.

Oh woah! Small world! Yeah, I'm from Richmond BC Canada, thanks everyone for all the replies. I'm glad I didn't decide to do something stupid like buy ones for $350 american *phew*. MikesJo - I'll join that club, that's awesome to hear, I didn't think there were any E30 clubs local. Thanks dude :)

- Chad

EDIT: Oh, for those who have done this already on their E30, how does it hold up to rain and car washes? How long should I expect the paint to last on the taillights before I must redo it?

[MikesJo]

Frusted monkey are you from Richmond BC as in Canada! Join up on bimmerclassics.net also, we're all E30's from vancouver and the surrounding cities, ie richmond, burnaby :).

Hey you know what, if you are from Richmond BC, we can get together and do the tails together! :). I'm in Richmond as well.

[Mystikal]

I posted a pic with my car in it. I'll have a shitload of better ones this weekend, there's another 50+ car maXbimmer gathering going on and my coilovers will be on.