Cleared Tail lights WITHOUT cutting
I look a look at my tail lights and head lamps, I don't think I could run a knife along the seam.... guess it'* the drill and seal method. I'll do it early one evening when I know I won't need to use the car.
And to repeat my question becuase this is a new page it might not have gotten noticed, for my tail and head lamps do I need to put in new bulbs, like some kind that glow orange, since I clear them? If so what kind?
And to repeat my question becuase this is a new page it might not have gotten noticed, for my tail and head lamps do I need to put in new bulbs, like some kind that glow orange, since I clear them? If so what kind?
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It looks like you can clear your lights the same way I did... just remember to be careful when prying apart the acrylic from the plastic frame. I set mine in the sun for 30-45 minutes, and living in AZ that heated them right up!
When I chose the amber bulbs, I just went to Auto Zone and did a cross-reference for the "stock" clear light bulbs, then physically looked for the same model with the amber color. It was pretty easy...I found 2 different part numbers for the amber bulb that worked, so i chose the cheaper of the 2... Should be about $5-7 for the pair. And since I bought them from a local store, if they did not work for any reason, I could return them.
Take the time, do it right, and you'll be very happy with the outcome...
When I chose the amber bulbs, I just went to Auto Zone and did a cross-reference for the "stock" clear light bulbs, then physically looked for the same model with the amber color. It was pretty easy...I found 2 different part numbers for the amber bulb that worked, so i chose the cheaper of the 2... Should be about $5-7 for the pair. And since I bought them from a local store, if they did not work for any reason, I could return them.
Take the time, do it right, and you'll be very happy with the outcome...
Hmm well I'm in NJ so it'* not warm enough yet. I know what you mean though when I do windows sometimes I have to take out the type that need "dissasembling" from the glass, and when they get warmed up the glue gives.
I guess I'll save clearing my lights for when the weather gets warmer. Thanks.
I guess I'll save clearing my lights for when the weather gets warmer. Thanks.
damn that rear tail without the amber lenses looks sick! I was thinking about trying it today, but we will see. I dont want to risk cracking anything. Oh and if it cracks, can it be resealed?
yes it can be resealed but up close it wont look that great and i have yet to find an oven big enough to put the center in i ended up cutting into two of my old ones warning the left tail for some odd reason has more glue or epoxy holding the lense to the housing i cracked two left tail lenses attempting it so after the stock one and a second left tail i just cut it
ya thats the ball and socket gm snuck in there i know of a few people who have gone flying on their butts trying to get that out for the first time it takes some pull to get em off
So that explains it then. I was worried about breaking something so I didnt want to pull too hard on them. The Riviera had an 8mm bolt you had to access beneath the corner lens to remove it. Ill try pulling a little harder next try then


