So I finally got around to cracking open my tails and de-chroming them and tinting the inside lens. I just sprayed the chrome with black primer, then flat black spray paint. Probably a little overkill, but I like to to it that way to be sure.
For the lenses I used Tamiya spray paint for polycarbonate plastic. Originally designed for RC car bodies. The color was smoke, and it ended up with a flat textured look, but I think it looks pretty nice.

What do you think?






And the light shows through pretty well in case you were wondering. I'll get a pic in anyone wants one.

 

Looks good! Nice contrast to the yellow.

 

looks good and is it legal?

 

you do know that all you needed to dechrome was rubbing alcohol, right?

 

that's one good looking cooper from the rear

 

Thanks for all the nice comments.

Yes. I did that to start, but not all of the chrome came off. Plus I like the flat look over the glossy that is under it.


And stop looking at my rear Spade, it makes me uncomfortable.

 

I hope so. My third brake light is still red so maybe that will help.

 

pshhhh, tease.