How would you get nite shades off of your tail lights?

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Jan 14, 2008 | 07:02 PM

Chichum

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How would you get nite shades off of your tail lights?

I want to put overlay's on... how would everyone recommend getting the nite shade off of the lights?

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:04 PM

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wet sand?

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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i was thinking that but you'd have to sand a lot and then use a really high grit to get it shiny again?

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:07 PM

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a little lacquer thinner on a clean lint free cloth will take it off

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:07 PM

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i think u will need to get it prepped for clear coat. Cheaper to just buy a used set of tails

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:10 PM

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What do you mean prepped for clear coat?

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:11 PM

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Jan 14, 2008 | 07:19 PM

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i think what o5trdtc is saying is dat once u wet sand it, it will be a dull finish so you'd need to re clear coat it to ge tthe gloss then overlay them. i suggest getting another pair of tails as well.

Jan 14, 2008 | 07:36 PM

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Ok well it looks like they will stay with nite shade! I don't need to spend the money to do that. I'll just work on them a bit to try to get the gloss finish I want. Thanks guys.