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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 05:15 PM
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Tail Light Repair

Hey Everyone,

Please see the pics of my tail light lenses.

Is there a way to repair these?

I am considering using an epoxy resin to fill the spaces between the 2 pieces

Anyone tried any other options...

Thanks

Paul




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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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Re: Tail Light Repair

Sadly, no. Because of this de-lamination issue, I switched to 82-84 Trans Am tail lights.
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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 01:26 PM
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Re: Tail Light Repair

Im wondering if you could put some dark tint under there somehow how would they look? Just a thought..
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Old Dec 9, 2017 | 07:59 AM
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Re: Tail Light Repair

Can I ask you how you were able to separate the lens from the housing?
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 02:34 PM
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Re: Tail Light Repair

Hello,
There are a some clips at the top of the tail light that have to be adjusted to get the lens off, be very careful and take your time, if you try to rush it, it WILL break, then there is a sealant around the lens that needs to be cut out or removed and has to be done incrementally and very carefully.

I want to express the "very carefully and take your time do not rush it, the lens WILL Break"

Thanks

Paul
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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Re: Tail Light Repair

Had to use a heat gun, oven too small. I was successful. Removed, polished and installed on a better mount. Thanks
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