bil-in-vic

I took a different route for blackening the clear edge....I masked off the front of the lens and sprayed the outside perimeter with Gloss Black Krylon Fusion for plastics. I used automotive tape for a super clean edge, then lightly wet sanded and polished the paint step.

Tmmyby

Before I actually read what people were doing, this is what I thought was happening. Nice to see someone did this and it looks great in the pics.

bil-in-vic

I actually tried the traditional method everyone is doing, but didn't like the results, so that's the main reason I went this route....glad I did too.

Tmmyby

If I did this, I would actually be able to paint it the same color. I would definitely have someone do it for me if I went this route.

aikenpearlbb

I also used PTM on the outside. It looks great on the Sterling Grey. Not hard to do, just be careful and work the tape around the corners for a smooth look. I sanded the painted edge smooth before I retaped for the clearcoat. Clearcoated an area a little larger that the painted area and used rubbing/polishing compounds to finish to a clean transition. So much easier that the paint from behind method and it looks really clean.

BlackGun

Pics Please!!!

gregsf150stx

How did the KRYLON FUSION work out? Just the spray paint? No clearcoat or anything. Did you have to wet sand the plastic before you painted it?

I had thought about this first as well. There are some spots in the "inside method" where the paint would not stick, and sort of reflects the light. Only I can probably tell it though.

Coonhound693

What wheels are on your truck. They look nice.

aikenpearlbb

Back in town on Thursday. Pictures shortly after that.

bil-in-vic

The fusion paint has been on for months now and looks good as new. No clear needed. The only prep to the tail light plastic was a thorough cleaning with rubbing alcohol.

Wheels are Black Rhino Zambia...thanxs very much.