Can someone direct me either to the YouTube video or a set of directions for removing headlights, tail lights, side marker lights and third brake light so that they may be painted. Guy wants to charge $85 just to remove. Want to turn the parts in on Thursday morning before I go out of town.
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DarkHorse_5.0 said:
Can someone direct me either to the YouTube video or a set of directions for removing headlights, tail lights, side marker lights and third brake light so that they may be painted. Guy wants to charge $85 just to remove. Want to turn the parts in on Thursday morning before I go out of town.
I've never removed the headlights or side lights but the tail lights are easy. Starting with the brake light, just pop the trunk and you'll see some black fasteners holding the carpet to the body. Take those off and peel back the carpet. There are like 3 or 4 bolts holding the brake light assembly to the car, just unscrew those and pull the assembly out. The third brake light is pretty much the same process.
In the front you probably do have to remove somethings. Atleast on mine you have to remove the bumper cover. I think it is fairly easy to do. The S197's aren't very friendly in that area.
I would suggest tinting them.. Don't have to take them out.. Will last as long as paint if done correctly if not even better.. It actually helps protect the lights from chips and scratches AND you can remove it if you ever decide you don't like it
Wow, I don't know if I am ready to see my Stang like that, but it has to be done. The taillights and side markers are being painted black; don't want tint because I don't want bubbles and I want that clear coat shine. The headlights need to come out because they are being sent to Oracle to install color changing Halo's and have inside of the housing including the amber turn signal black. Like this
Wow, I don't know if I am ready to see my Stang like that, but it has to be done. The taillights and side markers are being painted black; don't want tint because I don't want bubbles and I want that clear coat shine. The headlights need to come out because they are being sent to Oracle to install color changing Halo's and have inside of the housing including the amber turn signal black. Like this
It won't have bubbles some brands have rapid air release technology so that you basically cant get bubbles.. And even if not its still really easy..and you can get it in gloss or flat finish.. It's not hard to do at all..
Dude, don't let that pic talk you out of modding your ride. Believe it or not, it's not that difficult to pull apart. I had to pull all that apart when I installed my hood pins. I posted a thread and included how to disassemble the front end. It's called "Aerocatch Flush Mount Hood Pins Installed." Search it and you'll see it's not that bad.
What did u use to polish your back light? Mine didn't come out quite that clear and shiny. I only used meguires ultimate compound and an applicator by hand.
What did u use to polish your back light? Mine didn't come out quite that clear and shiny. I only used meguires ultimate compound and an applicator by hand.
I cannot take the credit, I had them painted, he said he used some type of slow curing solvent which hardens and is why he can buff them so shiny, but did not give the name of it.
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fultonboy09 said:
Did you end up painting them? I want mine to look exactly like that!
I cannot take the credit, I had them painted, he said he used some type of slow curing solvent which hardens and is why he can buff them so shiny, but did not give the name of it.
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I didn't paint them, I took them to an Autobody shop and had them done; I'm glad I did, I am very happy with them.
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Just got back from NC, will install tomorrow and take pics of them lights on, off, hazards, and signal. Will try to get night shots in as well.
Install done; first couple of pics are with running lights on, hard to tell because it is bright outside. Then hazards on which simulate if you were to press on the brakes..didn't have another set of feet to press the brakes. Also quarter panel lights were done. I will take night shots this evening. Sorry that she is dirty also, will look a lot better once I clean her up.
Night shots; first are with running lights, the last three with brakes applied.
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