Can't open tail lights....help
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Can't open tail lights....help
I was trying to open my friend's IS tail lights using the 400 degree oven method. I've open my SC headlights before so I'm fairly aware of how to do it. In addition, it's easier because the glue is visible surrounding the SC headlight lenses. The IS tail lights on the other hand don't have a clear "weak" glue point. I can't see the glue surround the lens. I tried prying at the corners and wedging the lens out but it won't budge. Any help guys? Thanks.
Last edited by siniquezu; May 4, 2003 at 04:30 PM.
Originally posted by YoNadz
why are you trying to get into them??
why are you trying to get into them??
i guess the is300 tails are much better designed, couple of guys tried to bake it already but never work... i guess dremel will work, but i wouldn't try
Re: Can't open tail lights....help
Originally posted by siniquezu
I was trying to open my friend's IS tail lights using the 400 degree oven method. I've open my SC headlights before so I'm fairly aware of how to do it. In addition, it's easier because the glue is visible surrounding the SC headlight lenses. The IS tail lights on the other hand don't have a clear "weak" glue point. I can't see the glue surround the lens. I tried prying at the corners and wedging the lens out but it won't budge. Any help guys? Thanks.
I was trying to open my friend's IS tail lights using the 400 degree oven method. I've open my SC headlights before so I'm fairly aware of how to do it. In addition, it's easier because the glue is visible surrounding the SC headlight lenses. The IS tail lights on the other hand don't have a clear "weak" glue point. I can't see the glue surround the lens. I tried prying at the corners and wedging the lens out but it won't budge. Any help guys? Thanks.
i borrowed this from is300.net
quote LCA575
You can't put them in the oven like headlamps beacuse they melt easily and a heat gun dosen't work because the glue is too strong. You need to cut them open with a heat knife. I had to fabricate a curved thin blade to cut the lights without cracking the lens. Then if you are sucessful with getting the lights open you need to prep, prime, paint, reassemble and seal the lights. Its a time consuming process but when you consider the cost of JDM painted lights I guess its worth it.
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I caught that on the IS board but the guy didn't really explain what he meant by a heat knife. I tried asking the local Home Depot if they had one but they didn't. Do I just heat a knife and start cutting?
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