snboarder8

i finally did it, my tailights are clear! took about 2 hours, went real slow and thankful nothing crack or was damaged! gotta get some amber bulbs and then i'm all set. here's some pics.

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racer75

nice job how much did u get those and where btw i live in CA also
thanks

snboarder8

i didn't buy them, they are my original tailights. i opened them up and broke out the yellow insert, then sealed them back together. i live in the central valley.

Kohinoor

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they look good

XenonES3

Nice Work!!!

I admire you guys who've cleared your tails, I don't have the guts to clear mine...one little mistake and your $300 in the hole.

steviej

iTrader: (1)

very impressive.

Now you will become teacher.

Here is a hint. Your rear turn signal is an 1156 bulb (according to sylvania's web site).
Philips makes a bulb called Silvervision. The only aftermarket application is the 1156 bulb.
The bulb is silver in color so it blends in to the chrome/mirror housing , but it flashes amber.
Pretty cool, it eliminates the yellow bulb in a clear light. Check it out.

steviej

snboarder8

awesome, thanx, i'll look into it

Kyle Harty

iTrader: (17)

Nice job. The orange bulbs aren't real noticeable when the lights aren't on, you have to be looking pretty closely to see them. The Silvervision would totally eliminate that, but I personally wouldn't go to the cost or trouble. The Silvervision would be nice for the fronts, the whole bulb is silver, not just a cap on the top, right? I was thinking I'd seen something with a silver top on it, that wouldn' t work for our front corners.

1loudlex

Finally someone else has done it.. Nice job and good job not cracking it... Did you take out the clear piece behind the red like i did??? It makes the bulbs look like 2 x 2 squares instead of going across the lens. I think that im the only one who has done this. I also just left the clear bulb in the turn signal part. It looks bad A@@ when it flasehs white. Havent been pulled over for it either. But anyway, GREAT JOB..

Adam " Lexist "

badams

Do you open the tails up the same way as the headlights...the oven and a screwdriver? I believe the recommended temp for the headlights was 200 - 210 right? Next time I call in sick from work, but feel good enough to clear my headlights I'm probably gonna. If that works well, then I'll do the tails. Summer time is the best time for me to clear the headlights, I never drive in the dark since it stays light until 9 PM...so if I don't get them cleared the day I pull the headlights out I can finish up later. As long as the cops don't see me without any headlights, they seem to frown on missing headlights, even during the day.

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Bluesman

I'm interested in clearing the tailights on my 94 ES. I think the difference is worth it. Any tips\suggestions would be appreciated.

The_Hitman

Looks good. I did my '95 a while ago, but I haven't posted any pics yet. It makes my car look so good, and almost nobody else has it on the '95, '96.

snboarder8

go slow, but you've probably read that a lot. also, remove the license plate bulb holder, it's screwed onto the tailight with 2 screws, very easy to remove, that makes it easier to open the assembly. i started at that end, on the bottom of the light and slowly pried it open. heat the assembly often, it's easier to work with when it's warm, try 200-250 for 3-4 minutes. be careful when you get to the corner, it's very tough to separate there. work on the bottom end of the corner, then move to the top once the bottom starts to open. if you need anymore help, feel free to ask. good luck