HOW TO COLOR MATCH LED TAIL LIGHTS LIKE THE PROFESSIONALS | without cutting

How to open, paint, and reinstall LED TAILIGHTS without cutting them. LINKS BELOW TO EVERYTHING YOU NEED
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[@daves2354]

That's a damn cool thing to show people how to do what you're doing when YOU put the work and money into honing your technique in a way that very few people would bother with. Good man

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Thanks buddy appreciate it

[@brockkrainykproductions3083]

4 years later, still coming back to this vid. To this day still a slept on KZbinr.

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Thanks for watching man. Need to make a updated video !

[@puffdayungog]

Man I just want to say I’m glad you made this video.

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Man I just want to say thanks for watching ! :)

[@FatesArtistics]

I know this video is 4 years old but i just wanna say what an amazong video. This was extremely helpful and i don't think there's a video as deatiled as this one, havent even checked out your channel but you earned a subscription from me, absolutely amazong work man!

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Thanks for watching!

[@colton7373]

I think I’m gonna use this information just to get some chrome tail lights and remove the red reflectors. Very helpful video man

[@tahoma6889]

Reflector is likely required by law. Best check on that.

[@justchris1303]

@@tahoma6889depends on area it can be clear where I’m from

[@thabisodube]

I don't even have a truck like this but your video has had me thinking of doing this myself ☺️

[@babyhulk6267]

You are like a country McLovin lol. Great video

[@Iss-Slimm]

🤣

[@timmarshall3447]

WOW best and most helpful video I've seen thanks for the amazing content!

[@loganjohnson2907]

Great video! I just baked mine. 15 minuets was too long and warped my clear lense on the first one I tried. About 8 minuets worked perfect for the second one

[@tahoma6889]

NOTE: Laws dictate the color and placement of lighting and reflectors on a vehicle. Not all colors are legal. Not all states are the same. Do the research. Amber and Red are allowed in all 50. Headlights must be white. Reflectors must be placed in certain locations. Again, do the research. It could save you a ticket, or, save someone's life.

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Viewer discretion is advised.

[@jamest2544]

Narc

[@Bluecollar_obs_limo]

@@jamest2544 🤣🤣

[@Bluecollar_obs_limo]

I kinda wish people would stop saying this (although true) I've been painting them forever & never had a cop say something, unfortunately I see it coming soon 😬

[@daves2354]

​​@@Bluecollar_obs_limoit's still quite illegal in many states. I speed while driving on a daily basis and can't remember my last ticket, but that doesn't mean there aren't speed limits in PA lol

[@bowtie.barton]

Tried doing mine on my 11 silverado, heated it with a heat gun and deformed the lense, cracked it also 😂 gonna throw the next set in the oven when they get here in a few days

[@jeffflanagan2814]

Looks great but I would keep the chrome reverse.

[@Dieselnm101]

Great content!! Video of paint products and equipment would be cool and first time painting tips.

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Definitley I’ll have to make some vids! I’m still building my arsenal of paint equipment as I can afford it and as I sell / build more tail lights and paint more often. But Definitley in the future will do that.

[@Schiada95]

Excellent job you really have great talent. I need to get my Dodge ram tail lights painted not sure which way to go, though my truck is bright white.

[@MagmaTrevor]

Hell yeah brother. Always killing it

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Thanks man!!

[@Ryan.Reeling]

Were there any steps in between the sanding of the lens and the clearcoat? How did you get it smooth and shiny?

[@brettludwig7701]

Wondering the same thing myself

[@brettludwig7701]

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH

[@billyclem8892]

Sand the lens, tape your lines, spray your primer and base coat first, then gently take off your tape and spray the whole thing with clear

[@Soarwitheagles]

Wow dude…awesome job and great tutorial

[@thecataclysmitician4661]

You need to make sure you cover the bulb hole with tape to prevent what you did.... Getting overspray INSIDE the lens.... It will look like crap !

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Yessir I actually spray the lenses completely separated now off the housing. Good eye , took me multiple sets to learn what was causing the milky-ness inside of them. Sometimes it was only on certain ones some worse then others. Drove me crazy. Lol. Thanks for watching.

[@TravBehindDaCam]

Hey Justin I would like to get my taillights color match by you , how do we go about doing it ?

[@jasonpuzio9756]

I can’t wait to get my lights done brother

[@Jamk14]

You still offer the taillight service?

[@Lbz_on_crack]

Best video on this subject out there

[@JV-eb6hy]

How did you prep it before the clear coat

[@dpayton997]

Have you ever done any for a 3rd gen Ram??

[@noblemav]

All good thanks champ…😊

[@victoroliveira3256]

Great job my man quality work, great video, I need some taillights for my 19 silverado HD high country, let me know if you are taking orders, they would be beautiful on my truck.

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Do you have Instagram ?

[@dariusmsmithsr6224]

JUSTINHAWKSMITH I have an 06 F150 and would like to buy a pair also😁

[@victoroliveira3256]

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH yes I have Instagram is your info there

[@MrRmga420]

That’s badass

[@greatwhitez7198]

Yessir.. good content right there

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

THANKS SCOTT !!

[@tylervanbiezen804]

I have a pair of Ameri lenses where they were hit on one side they aftermarket for a 2011 f150 how do you get the cracked pieces out of the housing ??

[@JaredPro0009]

Seen you a message on Instagram trying to get you to paint some tails for me!

[@B1ou1nsGarage]

The video I been waiting for😭😭

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Yessir !! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 hope it helps man

[@B1ou1nsGarage]

JUSTINHAWKSMITH I’m starting on mine tm😂 should be the same way! There very similar!

[@hunterlachance9369]

Are you still selling the DIY kits?

[@xferalx9322]

What paint did you use, I have an F250 in the same color and have been looking for where to get some good Sterling Mettallic

[@pattysalazar9997]

Looking for the paint as well. Mine had water damage and need to repaint

[@joshuabouley4093]

What would you charge for an aftermarket set of led 2014 silverado tail lights color matched to the Olympic white?

[@kadzisj]

The ones in this video have been sold out for awhile now. Do you have a video of ones with the ones that are in stock, if not how does the process differ?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

I highly recommend opening with heat gun instead of oven now. Almost all tails will be the same

[@chriswaters-t7b]

i have a 2023 kia sportage and i HATE the orangish hue of the LED factory taillights. HOW CAN I MAKE THEM MORE BLOOD RED like mercedes and AUDI? should i take the lens outer lens off like you did and use that red transparent paint from the autoparts store? what would u do or can i hire u to somehow do a REDOUT job?? the problem is they must use white leds instead of red so the red plastic comes out more orange. it sucks.

[@money-pit9956]

have you done any 09-17 dodge ram taillights? did you bake or cut the taillights open?

[@TruckaJohnson863FL]

Hey man can you do my head lights and tail light ?

[@delirium_6.7]

Have you done any alpharex luxx tail lights yet?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

No

[@chadpearsall7398]

How can I get in touch with you to colormatch my tail lights?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

DM my Instagram page @rooster_retros for a quote

[@rileyclements826]

can you build them for a 2017 gmc sierra

[@MiTzRocky28]

do you still do this for people i tried this for my tacoma today and had them in only for 7 munites and both the lense cracked or can you show how to do one for tacomas

[@praysechung1528]

Hey Brother I was wondering if you would be able to make 1995 Toyota Corolla Clear Taillights

[@one1dope.soul5]

Are you still making lights? I have some LED tail lights ordered off eBay I want done. 2016 Ram

[@justjayjustjay5054]

Did the customer ever supply an after phto of em installed?

[@CheapBikeOwner]

Where did you get your paint gun from? Along with the paint?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Harbor freight paint gun, clear is Speedokote buy it on eBay.

[@jamisonwilliams3446]

Can you make a set for a 2015 ram 2500? White

[@bradleyhodges451]

Do you know how to put switch back in

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Yessir

[@Schiada95]

Do you have some pictures of ram tail lights that you’ve done? Where would I find that Instagram? Thanks.

[@alteredgf8716]

I didn’t catch it in the video, what grit you used to prep the outside of lenses?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

1000 works best

[@georgerodriguez1684]

How can you wire the reverse lights on tow mirrors?

[@truckerjon7255]

If I buy some for my 2016 F150 can you do them

[@shuggashane13]

do you still make these by chance?

[@tonkattundra3781]

U scared me 🥺 I thought you were about to cook them on top the stove when you say it down at first lol

[@tonkattundra3781]

Was wondering if I could order some for my 09 Tundra. I know you said ford and some others

[@andrewernst3884]

where abouts are you working near? are you in canada?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Kentucky

[@johndubrawski7094]

Hey @justinhawksmith, can you do a 2018 lexus gx460?

[@nick7.398]

How do the small red parts come off?

[@evanrauscher3162]

How many coats of base?

[@wyattwalberg865]

How much would you charge to do that to My tails ?

[@jagerhunts1953]

Damn son, less talky more worky!

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

I like to talk a lot and explain a lot in MY videos because you wouldn’t believe the amount of questions over the smallest things I receive. Sorry if it’s a inconvenience for ya.

[@tannergrover1501]

How much to do my 06 Chevy 1500 lights white

[@mathewhunt81]

can you do escalade tail lights for me?

[@rogerjohnson4998]

How much for a set of tail lights for a 2018 Silverado 1500 Z71 I have a picture to send you for what I’m wanting. I don’t have instagram

[@adanramirez7583]

Are you still color matching taillights

[@ryanlinville2926]

Would you be interested in doing a set for a 2008 dodge ram ps2 silver

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Yes. Dm my lighting page on Instagram @rooster_retros

[@chasewatson5822]

Hey man great video! I’m looking to do both head and taillights on my Ram 2500, will painting the chrome reflector affect light output?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Yes painting any chrome “bucket” or “reflective area” “bowl” where the bulb sits and reflects out of will greatly effect light output ! Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@crazycomanche4193]

Now I’m about to have some white tail lights

[@wesriley2689]

Do you still do in these for people?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

I do not at the moment sorry. Have to get a better paint booth setup for my health before I can paint everyday. Thanks for watching

[@ryanm.4892]

Thanks. Actually very helpful. And After you said youre gonna jump right in without talking anymore, it cuts to you saying you want to say more stuff before you jump right in lol. Can you make a whole video of that comical conflict? Because it makes me laugh. But u gotta pretend like you're doing it on accident without knowing youre doing it. And then just never get into the project. Thats my request

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Bet 🤣

[@dariusmsmithsr6224]

Damn can I get some done for my 2006 f-150?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Yessir just DM me !

[@darendelaune1688]

Can we get a full in depth vid of one customers posit that isn’t cut down as much

[@Carsonbowserdiscgolf]

Where can I pay you for some

[@clips0292]

How long do you bake the base paint?

[@Bluecollar_obs_limo]

Huh?

[@joanmagnusmagnusson5896]

whats a got here.. is momma Jay.. kidding :) nice accent :)

[@ReqnBTW]

How much would you do it for me, I have a 2006 6.0 powerstroke?

[@superpershing4833]

I would like to know this too. And would it be ok if we already have the taillights?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Would be perfectly fine. You ship tails to me, it’s 280 that’s with return shipping. Thanks

[@ReqnBTW]

JUSTINHAWKSMITH so it’s only 280 not 350?

[@doughammon9956]

I would have split the grommet, instead of cutting the wires?

[@lanceelliott9164]

I bought set of spydee tail light for my 01 Silverado and a row of led and the running light does not work. Is there a way I can fix it

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Not that I know of without swapping out to a new led mother board maybe. Not sure on that one man sorry.

[@lanceelliott9164]

Thanks bro

[@chrischristian5708]

Hey bud how can I get hooked up with a set of these. They look awesome

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Chris Christian DM me on Instagram. Same as KZbin account

[@brettbess8177]

How do I reach you to have you make me a set for my 06

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

instagram!

[@mattalbernaz5926]

Any chance u can do a set colormatched oxford white for a f250?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Matt Albernaz yeah man wouldn’t be a problem just message me on Instagram @justinhawksmith

[@mattalbernaz5926]

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH sent u a message in ig! Let me know

[@paulnash3492]

After you spray the base on the outside of the taillight. Do you leave the rest of the lease still scuffed and then spray clear over the scuffed up lense?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Yessir so steps would be as follow. Scuff complete lense with 1200-1500 grit sand paper whichever you’ve got handy. Then mask off the surround, spray it all. Peel off tape, then clear coat complete lense.

[@Paint_to_match]

How do you get that clear to not orange peel on the lense?Just super light coats?

[@cody95ck8]

Should not be setting them on bare metal set them on a piece of cardboard that's what I do everytime and I set my oven at 275 once it hits 275 I turn the oven off and put my light in for 8 minutes and then take them out and I only do one at a time but setting them on bare metal can melt them

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

I’ve not had any issues but definitely agree with ya! Recommend sitting them on something definitely a lot safer.

[@DeaganZ3488]

Still doing tail lights?

[@gideonpresley9809]

Well I can def assure it dosent work as well with some brands as I purchased a set for my 04 dodge ram and yes they did come apart well but the lense was f*ckd lol I understand he specified the make and model truck lights but figured I'd give it a go on mine . Everything was fine except the lense it sagged into the shape of the inside of the light. Melted at 220 for 10 min. So just for reference it's not for all cheap led tails if I knew how to add a few pics I would to show . So not a huge loss but 100 bucks . I believe I may just cut the next ones lol

[@evanrauscher3162]

Also how long do you let it sit in the oven and how hot

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

in video it says 250 for 15 min

[@xiTzClutchx]

I followed this video and I put the oven on 250 for 15 minutes and before even touching the tail light the lens was deformed, any way to fix that?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Every tail light and oven is different , sadly there’s no way to fix a deformed lense. I actually don’t use a oven anymore I have a newer updated video on how to open tail lights.

[@95stang18s]

Does anyone know if the 2017+ super duty oem tail lights have to be cut? Or can I use this method?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

They would have to be cut. But it wouldn’t do any good to cut them open because the lense is red. All you can do is smoke & paint exterior lense. If you painted insides it would still be red.

[@95stang18s]

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH thank you, was wondering how it was done. Wanted to buy cracked oem leds and put new lenses on them

[@deuntewilliams9384]

Nice man but let’s see some bike videos

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Definitley soon! About to buy a Harley of come sort and paint it same color as my truck and do some Powdercoating in the red color as well.

[@Pickledlizardnipples]

The sealant is called rubber butyl

[@loganscott5950]

How do we order one from you?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Pm me on Instagram

[@herbstpaige]

So can you do mine?

[@j8rr3tt]

Why did you cut the wires? You could've just un-pined the wires from the connector and removed the grommet.

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Cheap connectors pins just break when you un pin them. Have tried on multiple sets and always have to end up hard wiring resistors. So much easier to cut brother.

[@dieselspringer4961]

I put mine in at 250 degrees and it melted my lenses and they are deformed

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Every tail light is different. I actually have a updated video on disassembling tails now

[@loganf187]

Hey how can i get you to build me a set ?

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Message me on Instagram. My account is same name as my KZbin channel

[@edgarc8070]

Too much talking but good vid

[@maxwellmurray1538]

250 degrees was too hot for my set. Deformed the lens lol

[@justinehn1541]

What brand tails were used for the Silverado that you showed?

[@RobertA-bq8io]

U talk. Way too much. Bro

[@CreasProjects]

Wait cut it lol that would never of crossed my mind how’d you even cut them

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Dremel

[@harrysachs3737]

The glue looks like rtv silicone.

[@philipwatts2895]

I tried this it does not work