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Old 01-03-2006, 03:09 PM
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I'm starting my own new thread.
Here is how I Cleared the rear of my car.


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Once you have the center piece off your car, cut along these red lines:

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Cut around the key hole andremove the entire backing:
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Silicone the he** out of it and finish:

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Its worth the time.
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super wow! i was dying to make comments about this! first, is there a way to make the background of the center piece look smooth...without the 4 circular dimples? second, is there a way to light up the center section now that it is cleared? and i think someone else mentioned this, but you should clear out the third brake light as well! very nice! that look is simply amazing.
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as i said before...if i had a 00+ i would do that right now....this should be a techinfo
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super wow! i was dying to make comments about this! first, is there a way to make the background of the center piece look smooth...without the 4 circular dimples? second, is there a way to light up the center section now that it is cleared? and i think someone else mentioned this, but you should clear out the third brake light as well! very nice! that look is simply amazing.
How would you suggest clearing a solid piece of red plastic?
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Nice Job Turk, so it was silver behind there.
did the red plastic just pop out or did you have to dremmil?
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eh hem...BILL!!! you just wait till i get back!

guys...don't make the poor guy move his post again...let it rest here...please.
he'* learning. and bill is a monkey!

i guess you can't clear it if is it solid. maybe a clear one could be installed if they made one.
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eh hem...BILL!!! you just wait till i get back!

guys...don't malke the poor guy move his post again...let it rest here...please.
he'* learning. and bill is a monkey!

i guess you can't clear it if is it solid. maybe a clear one could be installed if they made one.
I'm no (you are the reason he moved it. )

I doubt a clear one is available, therefore VHT nightshades is probably the best bet.
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I've already sealed the center back up. I can live with the circles. I didn't want to do something that I would regret later, by trying to cover the circles.

I had to use the dremel to cut the tabs that held the red in on the center.
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I doubt a clear one is available, therefore VHT nightshades is probably the best bet.
they make custom plastic?

bill...you are begging to be pummeled
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Originally Posted by turkaloo
I've already sealed the center back up. I can live with the circles. I didn't want to do something that I would regret later, by trying to cover the circles.

I had to use the dremel to cut the tabs that held the red in on the center.
they don't look bad at all. just a curiousity question.


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