WTB: Tail light lens
04-05-2010, 10:51 AM
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WTB: Tail light lens
Previous owner tinted the orange parts of mine red. I'm not a big fan of the look and prefer the factory orange.
Anyone have a good set of tail light lens I could buy or trade for my red ones?
04-05-2010, 11:01 AM
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You can remove the red spray on tint.
I wet sanded mine off when it started to look a bit tired.
04-05-2010, 11:04 AM
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Good tip! What grit, 800?
04-05-2010, 11:10 AM
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I think that was what I used, test a small spot first though , just in case I am mistaken.
04-05-2010, 12:18 PM
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If that doesn't work I have a set of them in very good shape.
04-05-2010, 12:19 PM
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Great, can you send pics of them to me?
04-05-2010, 12:21 PM
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i used 1200 with water its a whole lot easier to buff using 1200 then 800
04-05-2010, 12:35 PM
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I'll shoot some pics this afternoon when I get home.
04-05-2010, 04:06 PM
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Try finger nail polish remover on a small spot. It should take the tint off with out hurting the plastic. If you remove and replace the light unit you will have to purchase 3M Windo-Weld to run a bead around the tail light for the seal. Auto parts stores sell it.
Cheers,
Larry
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04-05-2010, 04:50 PM
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04-26-2010, 06:16 PM
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Tried finger nail polish remover and goo gone, neither worked. Looks like I'll be wet sanding...
04-26-2010, 06:20 PM
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I'd trade ya Josh but one of mine is cracked.
04-26-2010, 06:21 PM
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Thanks Cole. I'm going to look for my wet sand paper and go to it...
04-26-2010, 07:34 PM
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Wet sanding did the trick, had to use 800 grit...
04-26-2010, 07:50 PM
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Post up a pic of the finished product!