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04lariattexas 07-27-2010 07:54 PM

Help on removing nightshades
 
I recently nightshaded my taillights to dark and I want to remove it and start over. What is the way to go about doing this? Can I take my dremmel tool and lightly sand it off?

humbodtscrew 07-27-2010 08:00 PM

i too am curiouse about removing nightshades i havent done it on my tail lights yet but living in california i would like to know how to remove it if i do end up using it

Flyingbrick 07-27-2010 08:37 PM

wet sanding with different grit levels, followed by buffing the hell out of your lenses to make them shine/clear again.

WHiTE4X4 07-27-2010 08:55 PM

wet sand with 1000 grit and then wet sand with 1500 then buff out with a medium compound then buff with a light (swirl remover) and they will be good to go.

WHiTE4X4 07-27-2010 08:55 PM

should also add take your time and be patient

04lariattexas 07-27-2010 10:42 PM

Would using a paint thinner help?

WHiTE4X4 07-28-2010 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by 04lariattexas (Post 549989)
Would using a paint thinner help?

no, well it would but don't, at least I wouldn't if it was my truck

04lariattexas 07-28-2010 01:58 PM

Well after trying a couple different things I found the perfect one. ACETONE. It worked great. It came off immediately. It didn't harm the light what so ever. I think for anyone who is looking to remove nightshades ACETONE is the way to go. You can get it from walmart for $2.50

madeSICC 07-28-2010 02:34 PM

yea i was going to say use acetone, ive used it before and it worked great. but definatley a NO to any sort of stripper. i used it on mine the last time i wanted to redo and now my lights look like the have cellulite from the plastic actually got ate away.

boilerup15 07-28-2010 09:06 PM

I used carburetor cleaner, works like a charm


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