what should i do about this?

d fo · July 5th, 2008, 09:12 PM

i got the car a few months ago and the third brake light was like this when i got it. i assume it is because he put wax on it and wasn't supposed too.

do you think i should just take it out and tape the red part up and spray paint it?

04DSGV6 · July 5th, 2008, 09:19 PM

If its wax dish soap should get it off, if not try a more harsh cleaner like goo gone or something. U sure its wax?

JiMi_DRiX · July 5th, 2008, 09:21 PM

The sun ruins those lenses, you've got to replace it. You can buff it, but it wont ever be like new again.

BostonPerformance · July 5th, 2008, 09:22 PM

LED 3rd brake light ftmfw

d fo · July 5th, 2008, 09:28 PM

im not sure its wax. a buddy of mine is a huge car guy and he said thats what it what but im not sure.

94v6blkndred · July 5th, 2008, 11:45 PM

try this man...i did it to my headlights and did it fast and skipped some steps and they turned out great...if you take the time and follow them all it should work pretty good! or you can just tint it..

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ItaliStang · July 6th, 2008, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by 94v6blkndred

try this man...i did it to my headlights and did it fast and skipped some steps and they turned out great...if you take the time and follow them all it should work pretty good! or you can just tint it..

Headlight Restoration Project "How To" w/illustrations - Page 2 - 3.8 Mustang Message Board

+1... (except go to page one from that link

)

I did this to my front headlights and they came out great, it'll work for that taillight too

Mustang RacR94 · July 6th, 2008, 10:08 AM

you can take the lens off and clean it and buff it and reseal it really well, id personally just buy a new one, or just buy some really dark vinyl tint and put it over it. prob wont notice it at all then. stangmods.com makes a black out option, brake light still shines thru it nice and bright thu.

HMUSN · July 6th, 2008, 10:22 AM

either tint it or replace it. they are pretty cheap

94v6blkndred · July 6th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by ItaliStang

+1... (except go to page one from that link)

I did this to my front headlights and they came out great, it'll work for that taillight too

hahah yea idk ytf i bookmarked the second page...

goren813 · July 7th, 2008, 10:41 AM

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Wetsand. I, like every single other mustang owner without a spoiler who doesn't have 100% garage storage capabilities have this problem. I Attempted to buff it out with a buffwheel on a bench grinder, it helped, but didn't solve the problem. Wetsanding and some patience should work, but it's somethin you can probably only do once since it thins the material.

d fo · July 25th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Well i got it looking better than it was and its good enough for me. all i did was throw on a few coats of clear spray paint.

July 5th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#1
d fo Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	what should i do about this? i got the car a few months ago and the third brake light was like this when i got it. i assume it is because he put wax on it and wasn't supposed too. do you think i should just take it out and tape the red part up and spray paint it? Last edited by d fo; July 5th, 2008 at 09:16 PM.

July 5th, 2008, 09:21 PM	#3
JiMi_DRiX Regular 1 lowwww mileage 97 GT slow @ 88mph, doc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 445 iTrader: 1 reviews	The sun ruins those lenses, you've got to replace it. You can buff it, but it wont ever be like new again. __________________ !

July 5th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#4
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 987 iTrader: 0 reviews	LED 3rd brake light ftmfw __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

July 5th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#6
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	try this man...i did it to my headlights and did it fast and skipped some steps and they turned out great...if you take the time and follow them all it should work pretty good! or you can just tint it.. Headlight Restoration Project "How To" w/illustrations - Page 2 - 3.8 Mustang Message Board __________________ 94v6.CAI,Exhaust,3:73s-needs rear end rebuild 02GT/Saleen.built motor,62mm turbo 412hp/446tq @10psi,stock TB and intake

July 6th, 2008, 10:08 AM	#8
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,171 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can take the lens off and clean it and buff it and reseal it really well, id personally just buy a new one, or just buy some really dark vinyl tint and put it over it. prob wont notice it at all then. stangmods.com makes a black out option, brake light still shines thru it nice and bright thu. __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

July 5th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#5
d fo Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	im not sure its wax. a buddy of mine is a huge car guy and he said thats what it what but im not sure.

July 6th, 2008, 10:22 AM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	either tint it or replace it. they are pretty cheap __________________

July 7th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#11
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Detailing Gurus: 99-04 Mustang Brake Light Restoration Wetsand. I, like every single other mustang owner without a spoiler who doesn't have 100% garage storage capabilities have this problem. I Attempted to buff it out with a buffwheel on a bench grinder, it helped, but didn't solve the problem. Wetsanding and some patience should work, but it's somethin you can probably only do once since it thins the material. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

July 25th, 2008, 06:18 PM	#12
d fo Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i got it looking better than it was and its good enough for me. all i did was throw on a few coats of clear spray paint.

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