Copilot....read post #8 for a quick explanation how I did this. As far as jus painting them red. My first attempt, I took reverse lens and removed the clear insert. fabbed up a center section of red lens to fit the hole and sealed it. It looked ok, but when illuminated, it only lit the center because the reflector ring was still there!
You have any pics of the inside of the trunk?
Any details on what you did?
The newer cars are HUGE, I'm guessing you had to cut and splice the new panel several places to fit?