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Old 02-14-2006, 08:30 PM
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I tinted my rear taillights a few months ago using a spray. Anyone know the safest way to remove it? I assumed that some paint thinner might work. However, i figured that i would see if anyone had any imput before i tried it.
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Old 02-14-2006, 09:15 PM
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Are you removing it cause you got ticketed for it? I mean, that is if you blacked them out or made them no longer red.
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Old 02-14-2006, 11:29 PM
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For the amount of work involved, you may just want to fork out 80 or so bucks for someone's stock lights.... that's what I paid for my extra pair...

If Not, Thinner/Remover should work with a nice pile of rags and a decent amount of time...
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Old 02-15-2006, 05:12 AM
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im removing it because i tossed leds into my tail lights and i want more of the light to reflect. It has an awesome effect with 16 leds in each.

btw. took 10 min with paint thinner. I might get bluebatmobiles in a few weeks.
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Old 02-15-2006, 05:23 AM
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Ill sell you my extra set. they have like 20 miles on them.

$80 shipped sounds good.
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Old 02-15-2006, 05:24 AM
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lol i already removed the tint however, i am on the lookout for a killer deal on some 18" or 19" rims
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Old 02-15-2006, 05:28 AM
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I only have my extra stock wheels. Sorry.

I have alot of stock parts I need to sell. The wife is getting mad about the room it is taking up.
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Old 02-15-2006, 03:49 PM
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Would happen to have a drivers side headlight would ya? Or maybe a drivers side fender?
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Old 02-15-2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoses799

btw. took 10 min with paint thinner. I might get bluebatmobiles in a few weeks.
Keep a close eye on your tails over the next few months. The thinner might be causin any damage now, but dont be surprised if the tails start to crack in a few months. Just an FYI - Had this happen to customer last week.
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^^^ that will be costly
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well, im taking the car to be washed today, that should remove any residual chemicals from the taillight. No cracks thusfar, they look brand new. Worst case scenero, i get to buy some led taillights and a red overlay.
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Originally Posted by Smoses799
well, im taking the car to be washed today, that should remove any residual chemicals from the taillight. No cracks thusfar, they look brand new. Worst case scenero, i get to buy some led taillights and a red overlay.
The thinner has already been absorbed into the light and a lot of times it wont happen until it gets hot out. Just and FYI, hopefully it doesnt happen to you.

When you want red film let us know. We got it
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