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 How To Take Out Tail Lights?
 
Greyso
post Jul 25 2008, 05:44 PM
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I really want to get my tail lights tinted tomorrow morning but im not sure how to take them out can any one help......... I tried to search tail lights but there was nothing.... Sorry if this is a repeat thread.... Thanks for the help.... :liebe011:
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post Jul 25 2008, 06:29 PM
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It's actually pretty simple. Pop open your trunk and there will be 2 screws that hold the housing to the car. Then you want to nudge the housing left and right while pulling it towards your body. If you are working on the left tail lamp, for example, you want to place your left palm against the side of the tail lamp while your right hand holds onto the brackets for the screws.

Just be careful when you pull the housing out. I chipped the corner of my tail light when taking it out once and had to super glue it back it on. :(
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post Jul 25 2008, 06:37 PM
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Thanks man..... Got them out...... I am thinking of doing my side markers to what do you think..... Let me know thanks :beer:
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post Jul 26 2008, 06:21 PM
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Here's my tinted tail lights/side markers.... Let me know what you think....

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post Jul 26 2008, 07:20 PM
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That looks great against the blue. Good work :thumbsup:
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post Jul 26 2008, 08:08 PM
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Yeah I was really sick of the pink tail lights.... I took them to a local body shop and had them sprayed..... He charged me $35..... So i said why not..... Thanks for the feedback..... :liebe011:
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post Jul 27 2008, 12:31 AM
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I'm still unsure what to do with my tail ights, but this tinting looks awesome. Wonder how it would look with my Metallic Grey...
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post Jul 27 2008, 03:42 AM
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:thumbsup: i thinks will be even great too.
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Looks great Grey! Not a bad deal at all
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post Jul 27 2008, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(Greyso @ Jul 26 2008, 06:21 PM)
Here's my tinted tail lights/side markers.... Let me know what you think....
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That looks awesome Greyso! Fantastic job!

Can you get some shots with your reverse lights on too? Night pictures with the lights on would be great as well. I'm really digging the look, but tinting tail lights will reduce their effectiveness. I want to see just how much lumination you lose from the tint.

Function > Form.
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QUOTE(Santana @ Jul 27 2008, 12:31 AM)
I'm still unsure what to do with my tail ights, but this tinting looks awesome. Wonder how it would look with my Metallic Grey...
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Hey I think that the tint against the grey would look sweet..... It would blend in more w the grey than the blue but will still look hott...... Freakingwilly I will post more pics once it gets dark tonite...... I appreciate hearing what you guys think...... :liebe011:
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post Jul 27 2008, 10:25 PM
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Yea, the more I look at this, the more I love it. I'll put it in with my windows when I get those tinted.
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post Jul 28 2008, 10:42 AM
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If you have a question about anything on the car the Owner's Manual usually covers it. IE being the removal of tailights which is covered in the Owner's Manual. When in doubt, look at your Owner's Manual!
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post Jul 28 2008, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(lancerpower4b11 @ Jul 28 2008, 10:42 AM)
If you have a question about anything on the car the Owner's Manual usually covers it. IE being the removal of tailights which is covered in the Owner's Manual.  When in doubt, look at your Owner's Manual!
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Thanks man didn't even think about it......
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post Jul 28 2008, 08:19 PM
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Still waiting for night picks and reverse lights :P

BTW, what tint amount is that on your lights?
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post Jul 28 2008, 09:47 PM
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Hey sorry it took so long for the night pics...... I went to bed early last night...... Here you go I didn't take reverse light pics...... Sorry I can try to get some tomorrow night.... Gotta go to bed........ Oh yeah i'm not sure they just mix a little black paint with clear coat..... Sorry im not sure what percent sorry..... hope this helps your decision........

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Hm, still very bright and visible. If they just mixed paint and clear coat, it sounds like a DIY project :P
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:thumbsup: Look perfect.

Great :grin:

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post Jul 29 2008, 05:56 PM
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QUOTE(Santana @ Jul 29 2008, 02:21 PM)
Hm, still very bright and visible. If they just mixed paint and clear coat, it sounds like a DIY project :P
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Yeah actually I have heard of other people in the area are just using spray paint..... But be careful.... We scuffed them up at the shop with a scotch brite pad to make the paint stick and then made sure that we got all the dust off and then he took them into the spray booth and sprayed them..... Baked them for 45 mins and let them cool for 30 mins...... I am really good friends w/ the guy that owns the shop so he gave me a deal and let me help..... So I could try to learn something new...... Thnks for the compliments guys...... I am very happy i did this..... :460:
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post Aug 1 2008, 07:11 PM
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Just got the Lancer tinted, but I have to wait till next Friday for the lights. 35% on the front windows (legal limit) and 20% on the back. Looks sharp, pics will come when the lights are done :P
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