HELP! need to UN-TINT taillights

jbsnake · October 4th, 2008, 01:35 AM

So the goddamn cops got me AGAIN for my tinted taillights. I really need to un-tint them. Unfortunately, the guy I bought the car from painted on the tint (a stupid thing to do to the rare 99/01 Cobra lenses). None of the aftermarket ones work with the 99/01's because of the seperate amber turn signal, and new ones from ford are over 300 bucks each
Does anyone know if it is possible to sand/polish the lenses to get the paint off without damaging them? Maybe a body shop would know? I'm sick of getting pulled over for this crap and I need to have the car inspected in a few weeks.
THANKS!

SWEET2KSTANG · October 4th, 2008, 01:37 AM

good luck on that. the only thing i can advise is starting off with 800 grit wet sanding, just get the toplayer off, go to 1000 to take off a little more, then 2000 for more, and finer than 2000 if you can get it. you will need a buffer and some really good plastic polish as well.

coffinator6 · October 4th, 2008, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

good luck on that. the only thing i can advise is starting off with 800 grit wet sanding, just get the toplayer off, go to 1000 to take off a little more, then 2000 for more, and finer than 2000 if you can get it. you will need a buffer and some really good plastic polish as well.

x2. it going to me a LOT of hand sanding depending on how thick he put it on. I say screw it and drop the money on some new ones. then sell your on ebay.

Da_Vato02'GT · October 6th, 2008, 04:55 PM

damn that sucks dude, nice car though

707Stang · October 6th, 2008, 05:47 PM

lighter fluid?

mxnate116 · October 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM

what about paint thinner?

C MY 4D · October 6th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Sand paper will work and it will be easier than you think it will be. After you sand them it would be best to add a clear coat.

ZOOTOXIN · October 6th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by jbsnake

So the goddamn cops got me AGAIN for my tinted taillights. I really need to un-tint them. Unfortunately, the guy I bought the car from painted on the tint (a stupid thing to do to the rare 99/01 Cobra lenses). None of the aftermarket ones work with the 99/01's because of the seperate amber turn signal, and new ones from ford are over 300 bucks each
Does anyone know if it is possible to sand/polish the lenses to get the paint off without damaging them? Maybe a body shop would know? I'm sick of getting pulled over for this crap and I need to have the car inspected in a few weeks.
THANKS!

dont cratch them. try paint thinner first or nail polish remover

SWEET2KSTANG · October 6th, 2008, 10:14 PM

just be careful what you use if you use a remover. you always run the risk of fogging the lens if you use the wrong thing.

ZOOTOXIN · October 7th, 2008, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

just be careful what you use if you use a remover. you always run the risk of fogging the lens if you use the wrong thing.

very true. try a small spot first and dont let it sit on lens too long. they will fog. Keep warm soap water handy and wipe and wash in steps. I just think it will be easier to buff out a fog with some wax rather than do any sanding.

October 4th, 2008, 01:35 AM	#1
jbsnake Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	HELP! need to UN-TINT taillights So the goddamn cops got me AGAIN for my tinted taillights. I really need to un-tint them. Unfortunately, the guy I bought the car from painted on the tint (a stupid thing to do to the rare 99/01 Cobra lenses). None of the aftermarket ones work with the 99/01's because of the seperate amber turn signal, and new ones from ford are over 300 bucks each Does anyone know if it is possible to sand/polish the lenses to get the paint off without damaging them? Maybe a body shop would know? I'm sick of getting pulled over for this crap and I need to have the car inspected in a few weeks. THANKS! __________________ 01 Black Cobra CAI, Bassani Catted X, Flows, 4.10s, SCT II, UDPs, FRPP Springs, Saleen Chrome 18"s on BFG G-Force, Saleen Scoops, Skirts, Wing

October 4th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,542 iTrader: 8 reviews	good luck on that. the only thing i can advise is starting off with 800 grit wet sanding, just get the toplayer off, go to 1000 to take off a little more, then 2000 for more, and finer than 2000 if you can get it. you will need a buffer and some really good plastic polish as well. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

October 6th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#4
Da_Vato02'GT Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gilmer, TX Posts: 154 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn that sucks dude, nice car though __________________ I'm not driving fast...just flying real low.

October 6th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#5
707Stang I'm Hella From NorCal 2008 GTI 14.65 @ 99.83 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NorCal Suckas! >;) Posts: 1,160 iTrader: 0 reviews	lighter fluid? __________________ The Curse 600 CFM Edelbrock, Hookers, Pertronix billet dizzy, Accel coil, GT40 heads, 5.0 h.o, dynomax exhaust, SSBC, FRPP 9mm wires, tci

October 6th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#7
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Sand paper will work and it will be easier than you think it will be. After you sand them it would be best to add a clear coat. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

October 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#6
mxnate116 Hardcore Enthusiast SVTfocus, F250 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,972 iTrader: 1 reviews	what about paint thinner?

October 6th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#9
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,542 iTrader: 8 reviews	just be careful what you use if you use a remover. you always run the risk of fogging the lens if you use the wrong thing. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

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