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***FaLKoN240*** · 06-19-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

permalink to my post http://zilvia.net/f/chat/301737-kouk...ml#post5304380

Please... explain how to do this magic

tricky_ab · 06-19-2013, 03:47 PM

Om1kron · 06-19-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Please... explain how to do this magic

do you know how to paint? it's really easy.

In a nutshell you would do the same to paint them. the faded surround on kouki tail lights is actually on the outside. There was a restoration article I had found very detailed for kouki tails and shared it with clearcorners mike. The spray that was used was similar to vht interior spray. It's not sealed and that's why kouki tails fade after years in the sun.

If you know how to use a paint gun, mix up the colors, if you want to tint after the fact thin the black paint out, let it dry and wet sand each layer, then it all comes down to the sealing process.

You can do it quick and cheap or you can put some time into it, or you can just buy new lights.

silviaks2nr · 06-19-2013, 05:26 PM

I explained it a few posts after the original post but what I did was wetsand the lights with 600 to 1000grit and then cleaned and degreased them very well then I sprayed a candy red coat on the orange blinker and reverse lights (no masking, just feather it in to the surrounding area). After that I masked off all of the lenses with fineline tape and masking tape and hit the area that was grey with nissan super black basecoat through an HVLP gun. Then I unmasked the lenses and shot everything with 2 wet coats of automotive clearcoat also through a paint gun. Y'all probably know I do the hydrodipping and hid retrofits for people but I can refinish and tint taillights and blinkers corner lights etc. pm me if you need help. Just don't ask me to do LED retrofits because It's way too tedious!

az_240 · 06-19-2013, 07:38 PM

240sxONE Tech » Blog Archive » S14 Kouki: Return Faded Taillights Back to Black
^here's a decent how-to for the faded tail lights. Was going to do this when I paint some other pieces I have.

ZAKU · 06-19-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZAKU

New car showed up yesterday, can't wait for the weather to get better so I can start working on it!

It's been a little over a year and I've made some progress,

It's a shame it will spend most of the summer parked while I finish my SR swap

silviaks2nr · 06-19-2013, 10:26 PM

I question the durability of any 1k aerosol product long term when exposed to UV radiation and the elements... I'd only use automotive paint products and 2k clearcoat personally.

adaman7 · 06-19-2013, 11:04 PM

Build looking great mate.

PIEMAN909 · 06-20-2013, 03:33 AM

looks like i'm monster truckin

BhamKouki · 06-20-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vipergtsr1000hp

throwback. first kouki i ever had.

Specs on those wheels?

*240Cali* · 06-20-2013, 11:12 AM

Wish this wasnt the only Power 326 kouki kit out there

Jay Gadsby · 06-20-2013, 11:14 AM

That is utterly redonkulous...

*240Cali* · 06-20-2013, 11:25 AM

Love your vocabulary Jay lol

Jay Gadsby · 06-20-2013, 12:07 PM

Thanks, I spend hours a day coming up with new words regarding some of today's fads. Feel free to use that word. Only 10 cents per usage payable to me via PayPal

da_crew10 · 06-20-2013, 12:28 PM

Got a kouki front plus, super clean s14 shell and C4lvins old BN Type 3 body kit for sale if anyone is interested

http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/52398...front-end.html

WristWork · 06-20-2013, 01:41 PM

LOL

Go to 4:10

tricky_ab · 06-20-2013, 02:54 PM

AKsamuraiS14 · 06-20-2013, 03:13 PM

^^ haha this video cracked me up, saw it last week. I LOLed at exacto knife part

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-20-2013, 03:32 PM

^^^So you neither confirm nor deny the usage of an exacto knife...

MidnightKouki · 06-20-2013, 04:14 PM

bllabong89 · 06-20-2013, 04:43 PM

New shoes... Enkei PF01 18x10.5

AKsamuraiS14 · 06-20-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

^^^So you neither confirm nor deny the usage of an exacto knife...

I mean, everyone uses a exacto knife to cut fiberglass right? :/

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-20-2013, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKsamuraiS14

I mean, everyone uses a exacto knife to cut fiberglass right? :/

LoL, I use box cutters, its Al-Qaida approved...

smellslikecurry · 06-20-2013, 08:35 PM

Hi guys

deolio · 06-20-2013, 08:50 PM

that splitter is srsbzns

*ManoNegra* · 06-20-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bllabong89

New shoes... Enkei PF01 18x10.5

that bumper....

why bother wasting fresh paint on something that ill fitting??

Draggin A$$ · 06-20-2013, 10:52 PM

Got it back on the road finally

lflkajfj12123 · 06-21-2013, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

that bumper....

why bother wasting fresh paint on something that ill fitting??

lol everything on that car looks like shit

AKsamuraiS14 · 06-21-2013, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

LoL, I use box cutters, its Al-Qaida approved...

Lol hey man, you gotta do what you gotta do haha

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-21-2013, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draggin A$$

Got it back on the road finally

What made you decide to go flat? Is it really flat or you just havent polished it yet?

06-20-2013, 11:12 AM	#18671
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06-20-2013, 11:14 AM	#18672
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06-20-2013, 11:25 AM	#18673
240Cali Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hollywood, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,724 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Love your vocabulary Jay lol __________________

06-20-2013, 12:07 PM	#18674
Jay Gadsby Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Killeen Texas Age: 43 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, I spend hours a day coming up with new words regarding some of today's fads. Feel free to use that word. Only 10 cents per usage payable to me via PayPal __________________ 1998 240SX SE- Low, slow and ready to roll

06-20-2013, 03:13 PM	#18678
AKsamuraiS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: The mists of Avalon Posts: 910 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	^^ haha this video cracked me up, saw it last week. I LOLed at exacto knife part __________________ Aero-K Garage * Night Monkeys IG - Shant_a_ganoosh

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06-19-2013, 05:26 PM	#18664
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I explained it a few posts after the original post but what I did was wetsand the lights with 600 to 1000grit and then cleaned and degreased them very well then I sprayed a candy red coat on the orange blinker and reverse lights (no masking, just feather it in to the surrounding area). After that I masked off all of the lenses with fineline tape and masking tape and hit the area that was grey with nissan super black basecoat through an HVLP gun. Then I unmasked the lenses and shot everything with 2 wet coats of automotive clearcoat also through a paint gun. Y'all probably know I do the hydrodipping and hid retrofits for people but I can refinish and tint taillights and blinkers corner lights etc. pm me if you need help. Just don't ask me to do LED retrofits because It's way too tedious!

06-19-2013, 07:38 PM	#18665
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	240sxONE Tech » Blog Archive » S14 Kouki: Return Faded Taillights Back to Black ^here's a decent how-to for the faded tail lights. Was going to do this when I paint some other pieces I have.

06-19-2013, 10:26 PM	#18667
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I question the durability of any 1k aerosol product long term when exposed to UV radiation and the elements... I'd only use automotive paint products and 2k clearcoat personally.

06-19-2013, 11:04 PM	#18668
adaman7 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London Age: 38 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Build looking great mate.

06-20-2013, 03:33 AM	#18669
PIEMAN909 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 558 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	looks like i'm monster truckin

06-20-2013, 01:41 PM	#18676
WristWork Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 742 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	LOL Go to 4:10

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06-20-2013, 03:32 PM	#18679
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^So you neither confirm nor deny the usage of an exacto knife... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

06-20-2013, 04:14 PM	#18680
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06-20-2013, 04:43 PM	#18681
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06-20-2013, 08:50 PM	#18685
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06-20-2013, 10:52 PM	#18687
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