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

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  • čas přidán 20. 04. 2020
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Komentáře • 195

  • @brockkrainykproductions3083

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 14 dny

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

  • @daves2354
    @daves2354 Před 8 měsíci +5

    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

  • @puffdayungog
    @puffdayungog Před 2 měsíci +2

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @timmarshall3447
    @timmarshall3447 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @thabisodube
    @thabisodube Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @FatesArtistics
    @FatesArtistics Před měsícem +1

    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!

  • @MagmaTrevor
    @MagmaTrevor Před 4 lety +2

    Hell yeah brother. Always killing it

  • @bigleeroytruckenstien4480

    Wow dude…awesome job and great tutorial

  • @loganjohnson2907
    @loganjohnson2907 Před rokem

    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

  • @jasonpuzio9756
    @jasonpuzio9756 Před 4 lety

    I can’t wait to get my lights done brother

  • @colton7373
    @colton7373 Před 2 lety +5

    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
      @tahoma6889 Před 2 lety

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

    • @justchris1303
      @justchris1303 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @TravBehindDaCam
    @TravBehindDaCam Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @Schiada95
    @Schiada95 Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @joshuabouley4093
    @joshuabouley4093 Před 3 lety

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

  • @money-pit9956
    @money-pit9956 Před 4 lety

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

  • @Dieselnm101
    @Dieselnm101 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 4 lety

      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.

  • @tylervanbiezen804
    @tylervanbiezen804 Před rokem

    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 ??

  • @babyhulk6267
    @babyhulk6267 Před 3 lety +23

    You are like a country McLovin lol. Great video

  • @greatwhitez7198
    @greatwhitez7198 Před 4 lety +1

    Yessir.. good content right there

  • @MiTzRocky28
    @MiTzRocky28 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @MrRmga420
    @MrRmga420 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s badass

  • @noblemav
    @noblemav Před rokem

    All good thanks champ…😊

  • @bowtie.barton
    @bowtie.barton Před rokem +1

    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

  • @georgerodriguez1684
    @georgerodriguez1684 Před 4 lety

    How can you wire the reverse lights on tow mirrors?

  • @Lbz_on_crack
    @Lbz_on_crack Před 4 lety +1

    Best video on this subject out there

  • @dpayton997
    @dpayton997 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @nick7.398
    @nick7.398 Před rokem

    How do the small red parts come off?

  • @johndubrawski7094
    @johndubrawski7094 Před 3 lety

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

  • @rileyclements826
    @rileyclements826 Před 10 měsíci

    can you build them for a 2017 gmc sierra

  • @JV-eb6hy
    @JV-eb6hy Před 2 měsíci

    How did you prep it before the clear coat

  • @tahoma6889
    @tahoma6889 Před 2 lety +9

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 lety +4

      Viewer discretion is advised.

    • @jamest2544
      @jamest2544 Před rokem +9

      Narc

    • @Bluecollar_obs_limo
      @Bluecollar_obs_limo Před rokem

      @@jamest2544 🤣🤣

    • @Bluecollar_obs_limo
      @Bluecollar_obs_limo Před rokem

      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
      @daves2354 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​​@@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

  • @B1ou1nsGarage
    @B1ou1nsGarage Před 4 lety +2

    The video I been waiting for😭😭

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 4 lety

      Yessir !! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 hope it helps man

    • @B1ou1nsGarage
      @B1ou1nsGarage Před 4 lety

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

  • @user-dz8ow6jd5v
    @user-dz8ow6jd5v Před rokem

    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.

  • @praysechung1528
    @praysechung1528 Před 3 lety

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

  • @xferalx9322
    @xferalx9322 Před 4 lety +1

    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
      @pattysalazar9997 Před 4 lety

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

  • @Ryan.Reeling
    @Ryan.Reeling Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @brettludwig7701
      @brettludwig7701 Před 3 lety +1

      Wondering the same thing myself

    • @brettludwig7701
      @brettludwig7701 Před 3 lety +2

      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH

    • @billyclem8892
      @billyclem8892 Před 2 lety

      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

  • @tannergrover1501
    @tannergrover1501 Před 11 měsíci

    How much to do my 06 Chevy 1500 lights white

  • @justjayjustjay5054
    @justjayjustjay5054 Před 3 lety

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

  • @truckerjon7255
    @truckerjon7255 Před 3 lety

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

  • @jamisonwilliams3446
    @jamisonwilliams3446 Před 3 lety

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

  • @jeffflanagan2814
    @jeffflanagan2814 Před rokem +3

    Looks great but I would keep the chrome reverse.

  • @one1dope.soul5
    @one1dope.soul5 Před 3 lety

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

  • @victoroliveira3256
    @victoroliveira3256 Před 4 lety +1

    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.

  • @CheapBikeOwner
    @CheapBikeOwner Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @evanrauscher3162
    @evanrauscher3162 Před 4 lety

    How many coats of base?

  • @thecataclysmitician4661
    @thecataclysmitician4661 Před 5 měsíci +1

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 5 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @kadzisj
    @kadzisj Před 2 lety +1

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 lety

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

  • @chasewatson5822
    @chasewatson5822 Před 2 lety +1

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 lety

      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!

  • @alteredgf8716
    @alteredgf8716 Před rokem

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

  • @Schiada95
    @Schiada95 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @rogerjohnson4998
    @rogerjohnson4998 Před rokem

    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

  • @mathewhunt81
    @mathewhunt81 Před 3 lety

    can you do escalade tail lights for me?

  • @ryanlinville2926
    @ryanlinville2926 Před 2 lety

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 lety

      Yes. Dm my lighting page on Instagram @rooster_retros

  • @lanceelliott9164
    @lanceelliott9164 Před 2 lety

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 lety

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

    • @lanceelliott9164
      @lanceelliott9164 Před 2 lety

      Thanks bro

  • @95stang18s
    @95stang18s Před 2 lety

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 lety

      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
      @95stang18s Před 2 lety

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

  • @wyattwalberg865
    @wyattwalberg865 Před 2 lety

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

  • @clips0292
    @clips0292 Před 2 lety

    How long do you bake the base paint?

  • @JaredPro0009
    @JaredPro0009 Před rokem +1

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

  • @adanramirez7583
    @adanramirez7583 Před 3 lety

    Are you still color matching taillights

  • @delirium_6.7
    @delirium_6.7 Před 4 měsíci

    Have you done any alpharex luxx tail lights yet?

  • @hunterlachance9369
    @hunterlachance9369 Před 5 měsíci

    Are you still selling the DIY kits?

  • @darendelaune1688
    @darendelaune1688 Před 4 lety

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

  • @brettbess8177
    @brettbess8177 Před 3 lety

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

  • @shuggashane13
    @shuggashane13 Před 8 měsíci

    do you still make these by chance?

  • @Carsonbowserdiscgolf
    @Carsonbowserdiscgolf Před 3 lety

    Where can I pay you for some

  • @crazycomanche4193
    @crazycomanche4193 Před 3 lety

    Now I’m about to have some white tail lights

  • @bradleyhodges451
    @bradleyhodges451 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you know how to put switch back in

  • @mattalbernaz5926
    @mattalbernaz5926 Před 3 lety

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 3 lety

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

    • @mattalbernaz5926
      @mattalbernaz5926 Před 3 lety

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

  • @paulnash3492
    @paulnash3492 Před 4 lety +1

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 4 lety

      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.

    • @greygoose5.7
      @greygoose5.7 Před 3 lety

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

  • @ReqnBTW
    @ReqnBTW Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @superpershing4833
      @superpershing4833 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 4 lety

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

    • @ReqnBTW
      @ReqnBTW Před 4 lety

      JUSTINHAWKSMITH so it’s only 280 not 350?

  • @chrischristian5708
    @chrischristian5708 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 4 lety +1

      Chris Christian DM me on Instagram. Same as CZcams account

  • @TruckaJohnson863FL
    @TruckaJohnson863FL Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @gideonpresley9809
    @gideonpresley9809 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @dariusmsmithsr6224
    @dariusmsmithsr6224 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @xiTzClutchx
    @xiTzClutchx Před 2 lety

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @chadpearsall7398
    @chadpearsall7398 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @justinehn1541
    @justinehn1541 Před 3 lety

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

  • @doughammon9956
    @doughammon9956 Před 2 lety

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

  • @herbstpaige
    @herbstpaige Před 4 lety

    So can you do mine?

  • @loganf187
    @loganf187 Před 3 lety

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 3 lety

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

  • @wesriley2689
    @wesriley2689 Před 5 měsíci

    Do you still do in these for people?

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 5 měsíci

      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

  • @jagerhunts1953
    @jagerhunts1953 Před 3 lety

    Damn son, less talky more worky!

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @evanrauscher3162
    @evanrauscher3162 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @tonkattundra3781
    @tonkattundra3781 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @tonkattundra3781
      @tonkattundra3781 Před 2 lety

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

  • @loganscott5950
    @loganscott5950 Před 3 lety

    How do we order one from you?

  • @joanmagnusmagnusson5896

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

  • @andrewernst3884
    @andrewernst3884 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @ryanm.4892
    @ryanm.4892 Před 2 lety +1

    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

  • @Pickledlizardnipples
    @Pickledlizardnipples Před 3 lety

    The sealant is called rubber butyl

  • @j8rr3tt
    @j8rr3tt Před 3 lety

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @deuntewilliams9384
    @deuntewilliams9384 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice man but let’s see some bike videos

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 4 lety

      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.

  • @dieselspringer4961
    @dieselspringer4961 Před rokem +1

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

    • @JUSTINHAWKSMITH
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před rokem

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

  • @DeaganZ3488
    @DeaganZ3488 Před rokem

    Still doing tail lights?

  • @maxwellmurray1538
    @maxwellmurray1538 Před 3 lety

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

  • @cody95ck8
    @cody95ck8 Před 3 lety +1

    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
      @JUSTINHAWKSMITH  Před 3 lety

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

  • @philipwatts2895
    @philipwatts2895 Před 3 lety

    I tried this it does not work

  • @edgarc8070
    @edgarc8070 Před 3 lety +1

    Too much talking but good vid

  • @harrysachs3737
    @harrysachs3737 Před 3 lety

    The glue looks like rtv silicone.

  • @6.0_tx_drewski8
    @6.0_tx_drewski8 Před 4 lety +1

    Good shit bro i'm about to build mine soon as they get delivered. 100% glad i watched this video because i was about to cut them open. 6.0_tx_drewski check out my Instagram. Your channel is great

  • @CreasProjects
    @CreasProjects Před rokem

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