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Old 05-09-13, 05:44 PM
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Default Redouts quality?

How long do the redouts for the taillights last?
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i imagine it would really depends on the weather condition you expose it to. For my car in SF Bay Area, I think it should last for at least 5 years. I have had it on for a few months and no problems so far.
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quite along time id imagine. Cant beat it for the price. Worst case scenario just order another set, only like 5 bucks shipped from ebay

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I just heard there very difficult to remove after a few months of being installed.
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can't be hard to clean. Its just glue on plastic. Just have to use the proper solution.
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Had mine for two years; the gloss has turned to a matte finish. Guess that happens after weekly car washes and hot SC summers.
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I've had RVinyl redouts on my car for 6 years. They still look the same as the day I applied them. My car is never garaged, so I'd expect the redouts would last the life of the vehicle.
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I've had mine on for at least three years now. Still looks fresh.
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Where can I buy these from?
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Originally Posted by pearllex09
Where can I buy these from?
eBay has them
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I got a set from ebay and had them on for 5 yrs plus with no problems. I live in the Bay Area and my car is never garaged. It has been thru many car washes and storms and it still looks just as new as the day I installed them.

If they ever rip or tear, you could just order another set from ebay. They are pretty cheap. Best mod for under $10
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I got mines installed about a month and ago and seems to be holding up fine. Have to wait till the spring/summer rain hit it and the snow in the winter. Just replace them as most have said. I got mines for $10 shipped on eBay.
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Mine are now going on 5 years and still look just as good as the day I put them on. Forget the company, but ordered the precut ones from that I think were recommended on here.
I can't imagine they would be too difficult to clean off and replace with a little heat.
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7 years now and still looks good! Granted I try to park in the shade as much as possible.
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They hold up good but does it really matter for $5?

Mine have been on for 3 years with no issues


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