Redouts
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I redded mine out with VHT nightshades and some warned me of fading but its been a few months with the car parked outside in the Cali sun with no fading or dulling whatsoever It may be too early yet. I tried the film but I guess I am film/vinyl retarded cuz I couldnt get them to look good (lots of wrinkles on the rounded edges) so I just went with the paint since I have done that before on a couple other cars including my old GS400-I have a post on the 2GS forum on that project and one on here for my current redout job.
Edit: I ran out and took pics of the lights on the car now (sorry, car is dirty and pics taken with a potato)
right side
left side
Here is my redout post and a link inside to my GS redout post for comparison. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...hades-red.html
Edit: I ran out and took pics of the lights on the car now (sorry, car is dirty and pics taken with a potato)
right side
left side
Here is my redout post and a link inside to my GS redout post for comparison. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...hades-red.html
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As for tips - i used water on the flat side but any pieces that are folding be VERY conservative with how much water you use otherwise it'll slide around too much and not have a chance to stick.
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i noticed that majority of these are all diy (which I support)...
However, for my 09 250, the amber turn signal is on the end and is oddly shaped... I had a guy at a local tint/ vinyl shop do mine with red vinyl.
If you do decide to go this route, their install should consist of two pieces of vinyl per turn signal (four total) to cover the face and contours so it doesn't peel off after time or after a high pressure car wash!
Good luck.
However, for my 09 250, the amber turn signal is on the end and is oddly shaped... I had a guy at a local tint/ vinyl shop do mine with red vinyl.
If you do decide to go this route, their install should consist of two pieces of vinyl per turn signal (four total) to cover the face and contours so it doesn't peel off after time or after a high pressure car wash!
Good luck.
Last edited by Nixcision; 01-21-15 at 09:10 AM.
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Lead Lap
Still good after a little over a year
So it's still pretty red (though slightly less red than at first) after 1 year and 1 month. I Park outside all year long (no garage space, fml) and no clear coat. I am going to respray and apply optilens when I get a chance and plan on switching the bulb to red LEDs
Last edited by Joelseff; 09-14-15 at 03:46 PM.
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