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Old 02-25-2011, 11:57 PM
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Have an 05 tl how do you make the factory lenses clear?
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I tried to pm u but ur inbox was full.. U need 04-05 base tails as well as either 07 base or type s tails. Cut them open. Mix and match lenses. Then close and seal. Pm me as I'm about to sell my custom set of tails.
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how about the headlamps...how do you remove the orange and make them clear?
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bake them in the oven. the seals heat up and you can split the head light open.
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Old 03-02-2011, 03:38 PM
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and than? do i just take the orange peices out? what about resealing them?
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Old 03-02-2011, 03:42 PM
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^you do know that there are DIYs.....right?
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Old 03-02-2011, 03:44 PM
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i cannot find them =[ search function fails for me. i r doing it wrong im sure
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YOU CANT BAKE THE TAILS!!!! They are factory welded on... not like the headlights at all... You have to dremel them ope & replace the lenses, then epoxy them shut again...

READ THE TITLE PEOPLE, he wants clear TAILS.
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Old 03-02-2011, 05:35 PM
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I melted my tail lights in the oven cuz I kept putting them back in & they did not budge!

SEARCH FOR "GHOST TAIL MOD"
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Originally Posted by TRIOD3SIGNS
YOU CANT BAKE THE TAILS!!!! They are factory welded on... not like the headlights at all... You have to dremel them ope & replace the lenses, then epoxy them shut again...

READ THE TITLE PEOPLE, he wants clear TAILS.
lol read the thread....I was helping out a member who asked about HEADS!
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head? where can i get some?
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he is asking help for the taillights guys
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^read post #3.
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yea but who made the thread ?
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You have to dremel them ope & replace the lenses, then epoxy them shut again...
Here is the answer.
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