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ali-d1936 · 10-08-2012, 06:04 AM

i bought these tail lights a few weeks ago, i was un-aware buying them how dark the tint Was on them and i am not too keen on it.
currently have them up for sale, but if that falls through is there anyway to remove the Tint off the glass?
i think i could use Celluse thinners, but i dont want to damage the Lense,
or would the plastic be tinted right through?
i also know another option is to take clear covers off some cheap lexus style lights, and swap the covers,
or just buy new lights :P

anyway anyone have any input its appriciated.

89240sex · 10-08-2012, 06:29 AM

Gasoline. Or you could buy some of the stuff that clears up fogged lights. at any local auto store.

TTnickdizzle · 10-08-2012, 09:08 AM

Hit them with some 2000 grit sand paper until the all the smoke is gone Then buff them out again.

ShadowMan · 10-08-2012, 04:13 PM

If it's tint, I just removed all the tint off my windows with a $25 clothes steamer from walmart. It took a majority of the glue with it as well, what was left was removed easily with rubbing alcohol. If it's paint then what these other guys said, I guess......

future · 10-08-2012, 06:08 PM

Depends if its external or internal also

spools420a · 10-08-2012, 06:45 PM

When I restore headlights/tailights I use 1000 grit/ 1500 grit / 2000 grit to get the yellow off or in your case the black tint,then take some polishing compound found at autozone and buff it a few times,this will make them look back to brand new,purchase some t1000 uv protectant clear coat and voala back to original.Wont take much time or money.

rcdad123 · 10-09-2012, 01:03 AM

make sure it`s tint. rub a little on a spot that cannot be seen when the trunk is closed. if it does not rub off, the whole lens material might be smoke colored, in which case, your stuck with it`s color.

capones14 · 10-10-2012, 01:37 PM

i bought a 99 civic si a few years ago. the headlights were smoked. i too goo gone and a rag and carefully wiped off! worked great

ali-d1936 · 10-10-2012, 01:45 PM

Cheers for the info guys, they came from the factory that way so im thinking that the plastic lense is smoked right through, it would nearly be worth to rub with sandpaper a little to see if it comes out, i know it will buff right up again.

Heytheremr2 · 10-10-2012, 01:50 PM

I have the same problem with my origin knock off s13 tail lights :/ they don't look as dark in the picture on their ad :/

Chaluska · 10-10-2012, 01:55 PM

is it paint or tint?

depending on what it is requires two totally different methods of removal.

Heytheremr2 · 10-10-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaluska

is it paint or tint?

depending on what it is requires two totally different methods of removal.

What's a good way to find out? Just taking a small corner and start to sand it?

KiLLeR2001 · 10-10-2012, 04:04 PM

Switch back to OEM.

Trinidrift3 · 10-10-2012, 04:12 PM

you really need to figure out if its outside or inside, then if its flim or spray. you can tell by looking and touching. if its flim use a hair dryer and heat it up, and take a razor on the corner to lift it up and pull it off. if its sprayed on rubbing alcohol , brake cleaner, or paint thinner will take it off, but don't get it on your paint

but by the pictures it looks like its inside, made from factory like thay

Srsil · 10-10-2012, 04:27 PM

Soak them in brake fluid

JDM king240 · 10-10-2012, 04:39 PM

Nail polish and a hair dryer

JDM king240 · 10-10-2012, 04:40 PM

Nail polish remover*

AutechKouki · 10-12-2012, 09:22 PM

Lol. Most of these suggestions are horrible. Never put paint/ lacquer thinner or any harsh solvent on a plastic, it will haze... and gasoline??

Your tails look like tinted dmax style, which would be part of the plastic unfortunately. Best way to have tinted tails would to buy regular tails and just tint them, that way you can choose how dark you'd like the tint. Sell yours and buy clear ones. Save yourself a headache.

89240sex · 10-13-2012, 10:39 AM

Why talk shit on a method if you haven't tried it. I have fixed many horrible tint jobs with gasoline on a rag and wiping and scrubbing for a few minutes.

AutechKouki · 10-13-2012, 01:05 PM

Because its a stupid liquid to use to clean anything. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. You seem like the kind of person that'd use it for everything. The kind of person that'd be on the news for burning down a house and burning 95% of your body because it left your kitchen floor clean.

JFoxx · 10-13-2012, 01:11 PM

pour a little gas into a dixi cup, then watch what it does to the plastic cup. bet you wont use gas to clean plastic anymore....

s13mikesr20 · 10-13-2012, 01:11 PM

wait for it.....

s13mikesr20 · 10-13-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilviaDriftVert

Because its a stupid liquid to use to clean anything. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. You seem like the kind of person that'd use it for everything. The kind of person that'd be on the news for burning down a house and burning 95% of your body because it left your kitchen floor clean.

choleaoum · 10-13-2012, 01:47 PM

gasoline was a dumbass idea. i'd use a rock to get rid of the tint before gasoline.

s13mikesr20 · 10-13-2012, 01:48 PM

lol i have a baseball bat to help

ali-d1936 · 10-13-2012, 02:01 PM

Well this is escalating Quickly, i split them Yesterday and the plastic was tinted right through, so rather than mess with them i have sold these and have bought a pair without tint, when they arrive i am just going to buy the lightest tint film i can find and see how they come out.

Cheers for the advise.

s13mikesr20 · 10-13-2012, 02:07 PM

you sir did the job the right way congrats cookie for u sir

omgRWDgoodness! · 10-13-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

Switch back to OEM.

Aaaaaand once again smartest suggestion in thread is overlooked.

89240sex · 10-13-2012, 04:23 PM

You all have your opinion and that's fine. I'm just saying get that idea out of your head that gasoline WON'T work. And put it in a dixie cup? LMAO it won't eat through taillights are you dumb? your putting it on a paper towel and wiping the tint off not pouring gallon after gallon onto the lights. Get real. Typical zilvia always reminding me why the community on this site is top notch.

Heytheremr2 · 10-15-2012, 10:45 PM

I can use a 24mm wrench as a hammer...doesn't mean I should or tat it was meant for that, or that it's the best tool for the job.

I think that's the point they're getting at. Along with chemical reactions to the plastic.

Unfortunately, I tried these tactics on my tail lights as well (except for the gasoline) but it didn't work. I think I am just gonna post up a wtt/wts ad as well.

10-08-2012, 06:04 AM	#1
ali-d1936 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ireland Age: 36 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Un-tint (un-Smoke) these tail lights? i bought these tail lights a few weeks ago, i was un-aware buying them how dark the tint Was on them and i am not too keen on it. currently have them up for sale, but if that falls through is there anyway to remove the Tint off the glass? i think i could use Celluse thinners, but i dont want to damage the Lense, or would the plastic be tinted right through? i also know another option is to take clear covers off some cheap lexus style lights, and swap the covers, or just buy new lights :P anyway anyone have any input its appriciated.

10-08-2012, 06:29 AM	#2
89240sex Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maryland 301 Age: 31 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Gasoline. Or you could buy some of the stuff that clears up fogged lights. at any local auto store. __________________ Cookie Kouki.

10-08-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
ShadowMan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oceanside, CA. Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	If it's tint, I just removed all the tint off my windows with a $25 clothes steamer from walmart. It took a majority of the glue with it as well, what was left was removed easily with rubbing alcohol. If it's paint then what these other guys said, I guess...... __________________ in any situation....thou shalt blaze

10-10-2012, 01:37 PM	#8
capones14 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: evansville, IN Age: 32 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i bought a 99 civic si a few years ago. the headlights were smoked. i too goo gone and a rag and carefully wiped off! worked great __________________ JDMs14

10-10-2012, 01:55 PM	#11
Chaluska Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Missouri City, TX Age: 40 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	is it paint or tint? depending on what it is requires two totally different methods of removal. __________________

10-08-2012, 09:08 AM	#3
TTnickdizzle Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Bernardino, Ca Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hit them with some 2000 grit sand paper until the all the smoke is gone Then buff them out again.

10-08-2012, 06:45 PM	#6
spools420a Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: phoenix az Age: 42 Posts: 460 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	When I restore headlights/tailights I use 1000 grit/ 1500 grit / 2000 grit to get the yellow off or in your case the black tint,then take some polishing compound found at autozone and buff it a few times,this will make them look back to brand new,purchase some t1000 uv protectant clear coat and voala back to original.Wont take much time or money.

10-09-2012, 01:03 AM	#7
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	make sure it`s tint. rub a little on a spot that cannot be seen when the trunk is closed. if it does not rub off, the whole lens material might be smoke colored, in which case, your stuck with it`s color.

10-10-2012, 01:45 PM	#9
ali-d1936 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ireland Age: 36 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cheers for the info guys, they came from the factory that way so im thinking that the plastic lense is smoked right through, it would nearly be worth to rub with sandpaper a little to see if it comes out, i know it will buff right up again.

10-10-2012, 01:50 PM	#10
Heytheremr2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington Age: 32 Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have the same problem with my origin knock off s13 tail lights :/ they don't look as dark in the picture on their ad :/

10-10-2012, 04:04 PM	#13
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	Switch back to OEM. __________________

10-10-2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Trinidrift3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY (845) Age: 31 Posts: 951 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	you really need to figure out if its outside or inside, then if its flim or spray. you can tell by looking and touching. if its flim use a hair dryer and heat it up, and take a razor on the corner to lift it up and pull it off. if its sprayed on rubbing alcohol , brake cleaner, or paint thinner will take it off, but don't get it on your paint but by the pictures it looks like its inside, made from factory like thay __________________

10-10-2012, 04:27 PM	#15
Srsil Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Olympia Age: 33 Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Soak them in brake fluid

10-10-2012, 04:39 PM	#16
JDM king240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: california CA Posts: 438 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Nail polish and a hair dryer

10-10-2012, 04:40 PM	#17
JDM king240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: california CA Posts: 438 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Nail polish remover*

10-12-2012, 09:22 PM	#18
AutechKouki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Age: 32 Posts: 671 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	Lol. Most of these suggestions are horrible. Never put paint/ lacquer thinner or any harsh solvent on a plastic, it will haze... and gasoline?? Your tails look like tinted dmax style, which would be part of the plastic unfortunately. Best way to have tinted tails would to buy regular tails and just tint them, that way you can choose how dark you'd like the tint. Sell yours and buy clear ones. Save yourself a headache.

10-13-2012, 10:39 AM	#19
89240sex Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maryland 301 Age: 31 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Why talk shit on a method if you haven't tried it. I have fixed many horrible tint jobs with gasoline on a rag and wiping and scrubbing for a few minutes. __________________ Cookie Kouki.

10-13-2012, 01:05 PM	#20
AutechKouki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Age: 32 Posts: 671 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	Because its a stupid liquid to use to clean anything. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. You seem like the kind of person that'd use it for everything. The kind of person that'd be on the news for burning down a house and burning 95% of your body because it left your kitchen floor clean.

10-13-2012, 01:11 PM	#21
JFoxx BANNED Join Date: May 2008 Location: SD & OC Posts: 722 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	pour a little gas into a dixi cup, then watch what it does to the plastic cup. bet you wont use gas to clean plastic anymore....

10-13-2012, 01:11 PM	#22
s13mikesr20 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: las vegas Age: 34 Posts: 1,792 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wait for it..... Last edited by s13mikesr20; 10-13-2012 at 01:13 PM.. Reason: wrong pic

10-13-2012, 01:47 PM	#24
choleaoum Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 33 Posts: 735 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	gasoline was a dumbass idea. i'd use a rock to get rid of the tint before gasoline.

10-13-2012, 01:48 PM	#25
s13mikesr20 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: las vegas Age: 34 Posts: 1,792 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	lol i have a baseball bat to help

10-13-2012, 02:01 PM	#26
ali-d1936 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ireland Age: 36 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well this is escalating Quickly, i split them Yesterday and the plastic was tinted right through, so rather than mess with them i have sold these and have bought a pair without tint, when they arrive i am just going to buy the lightest tint film i can find and see how they come out. Cheers for the advise.

10-13-2012, 02:07 PM	#27
s13mikesr20 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: las vegas Age: 34 Posts: 1,792 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	you sir did the job the right way congrats cookie for u sir

10-13-2012, 04:23 PM	#29
89240sex Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maryland 301 Age: 31 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You all have your opinion and that's fine. I'm just saying get that idea out of your head that gasoline WON'T work. And put it in a dixie cup? LMAO it won't eat through taillights are you dumb? your putting it on a paper towel and wiping the tint off not pouring gallon after gallon onto the lights. Get real. Typical zilvia always reminding me why the community on this site is top notch. __________________ Cookie Kouki.

10-15-2012, 10:45 PM	#30
Heytheremr2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington Age: 32 Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I can use a 24mm wrench as a hammer...doesn't mean I should or tat it was meant for that, or that it's the best tool for the job. I think that's the point they're getting at. Along with chemical reactions to the plastic. Unfortunately, I tried these tactics on my tail lights as well (except for the gasoline) but it didn't work. I think I am just gonna post up a wtt/wts ad as well.