BK/BG hatch center lense amber delete/cover up

[chuckthefuk]

Heres a quick DIY that will remove/cover up the amber/orange lens on the hatch for any BG/BK

What you need:
-Masking tape
-Sharp knife or razor blade
-Paper
-Paint of your choice
-Scotch pad (available at any automotive store in the body repair section)

Time needed:
-Masking and taping (10 mins)
-Cutting the tape (2 mins)
-Paint (10-50 mins)
Total time = 1 hour depending

Steps:

Start by taping around the amber section of the center lens.

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-Add a few pieces of masking tape over the reverse light
-Take a razor blade, hobby knife, etc and cut around the reverse light. The reverse light has an indented perimeter that can be easily used as a guide.

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Remove the excess tape around the reverse light

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Tape off and mask the trunk area

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Scuff the lens with a scotch pad

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I like to use Tremclad Pro Series (not in the automotive department) its durable, and comes in econo size :-D

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1 coat... dry... 2 coat....

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Peel the tape and paper away

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Done.


Of course everyone had their own opinion of which color to use. I prefer flat black , but the next guy in line would go for a gloss black or maybe a night shade tint. Either way it sure beats orange and definitly complements the JDM tails and there sexy smoked signals :-D

Cheers
-Chuck

[hallowpoint]

i did this to my center garnish last week. it looks way better. but i throw 2 coats of clear on top.

[AkumaMax]

I think that this is a fantastic replacement instead of price JDM tails.

[anothernord]

That looks awesome. I definitely want to do this, except I think I'll go for the smoked color for both the tails and the center garnish.

[anothernord]

Could you get some pictures of the whole rear end from further away? I really want to do this.

[hallowpoint]

heres mine
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm167/hallow-point/IMG_3269-1.jpg

[anothernord]

Nice, thanks!

[anothernord]

Picture is dead, hallowpoint.

[LiCelsior]

nice alternative. i just put red overlay on mine, but gonna complete the set when the piece gets imported.