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Clear tail light conversion gone bad.....

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Old 03-30-02, 07:12 PM
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Default Clear tail light conversion gone bad.....

Today I tried to take out the yellow sleeve from my rear tail light. To make the long story short, I lost the tail light as well as my patience. This is NOT an easy task and if any of you guys want to do it, I would honestly think twice. :eek: If any of you guys have a driver's side rear tail light you want to sell (98-00 GS) , please email me at mariuszjedra@hotmail.com Thanks.
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Oh MAN! Sorry to hear about that! I was thinking about doing that too, but thought it was too risky!
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Dude....that sucks!!! How did you do it??? Dremel or Heat gun....

Try and look on ebay I think I saw someone selling a GS3/4 taillight. I forgot which side though. Hope this helps......
Old 03-30-02, 09:43 PM
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dude thats really unfortunate... **** happens i guess. I would sell u one but i dont have one either. What happened thats caused the lens to break?

good luck
Old 03-31-02, 01:26 PM
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what do you mean you lost it??? it fell off the car? or you broke it or something?
Old 03-31-02, 09:24 PM
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Default Re: Clear tail light conversion gone bad.....

Originally posted by Mariusz
Today I tried to take out the yellow sleeve from my rear tail light. To make the long story short, I lost the tail light as well as my patience. This is NOT an easy task and if any of you guys want to do it, I would honestly think twice. :eek: If any of you guys have a driver's side rear tail light you want to sell (98-00 GS) , please email me at mariuszjedra@hotmail.com Thanks.

hahaha oh SShiiT that is funni..... haha lol

sorry man .... why did you try it if you knew you couldnt do it.... thats why there is a easier method... just put REdflim over the taillight... to make it all red. looks better then clear IMO

again sorry.. its all good .. things like this happens.. just gotta deal with em.
Old 03-31-02, 11:20 PM
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I have a left taillight and clear taillights for sale...PM me
Old 04-01-02, 12:57 PM
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why did you try it if you knew you couldnt do it....
I thought I could do it and hence tried it. lol.


First, I tried the heat gun, wasn't really working or I just didn't apply it in the right sport. It started melting stuff and actually binding it. Then I shifted to the dremel. That seemed to work better for me, but when everything was done, I guess I didn't cut in the right place. You have to be extremely accurate. Anyhow, if you never try something yourself, you won't learn. So although I'm a little upset, it turned out to be a learning experience. Thanks for the comfort though. Good to hear some support.


So far I got 3 responses and I appreciate that. I'll be responding shortly. Check your emails. Thanks guys.
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Lets see some PICTURES!!
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One of you guys emailed me (BBwOyEx....@aol.com). If you see this post, please get back to me. I have emailed you several times and no response. This is in regards to the tail light. Thanks.
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