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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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how easy is it really to clear out the yellow on your tail lights??

can someone tell me how easy it was??? Or how difficult it was before I get the heat gun and do it myself.and any tips that I should beware of? THANKS!!!
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 11:47 PM
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Re: how easy is it really to clear out the yellow on your tail lights??

Originally posted by Mamoru
can someone tell me how easy it was??? Or how difficult it was before I get the heat gun and do it myself.and any tips that I should beware of? THANKS!!!
Buy a dremel tool! By far the hardest part is cutting out the replacement lenses. As for the rest, just take your time! It's not that hard.
Old Mar 5, 2002 | 05:51 AM
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Use your oven, not a heat gun. They heat up even that way and there's less chance you'll crack them. 225 - 250 deg.
Old Mar 5, 2002 | 06:08 AM
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Re: how easy is it really to clear out the yellow on your tail lights??

Originally posted by Mamoru
can someone tell me how easy it was??? Or how difficult it was before I get the heat gun and do it myself.and any tips that I should beware of? THANKS!!!
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 07:00 AM
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Re: Re: how easy is it really to clear out the yellow on your tail lights??

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Buy a dremel tool! By far the hardest part is cutting out the replacement lenses. As for the rest, just take your time! It's not that hard.
This and as mentioned above using the oven, are going to make the job alot easier. Just take your time but do it on a day where you will have about 1.5 hours or so just so that you dont have to rush. It looks sweet when your done.

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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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Re: Re: how easy is it really to clear out the yellow on your tail lights??

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Buy a dremel tool! By far the hardest part is cutting out the replacement lenses. As for the rest, just take your time! It's not that hard.
Listen to him, the dremel is the best way to make the lense, which is the hardest part to get it right....
Old Mar 5, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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When i did mine, i used a soldering iron, it made nice cuts just sand down the edges when ur done. And yes you will feel like the man when ur done and u sit back and look at em.
Old Mar 5, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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whats a dremel?

Old Mar 5, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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Re: whats a dremel?

Click the link, a Dremel is a tool that uses a rotary bit on the
end..... well the link explains it all.....

http://www.dremel.com/productdisplay...5&Color=99CCFF
Old Mar 6, 2002 | 06:20 AM
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Make a template using the old amber and red pieces you take out! This makes cutting a clear piece so much easier. I've done about 5 sets and I haven't had a single fitment problem with any pieces I've cut. Use a Dremel, or better yet, what I do is use some sort of sturdy straight edge and use a sharp utility knife. Keep going over and over the line until the knife cuts through. It may take about 10 moderatly hard passes, but it works, and it cuts CLEANLY, no chips or cracks. I've also used the Dremel and soldering iron.
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