Taillights..WOW...Duhhhhh

[mustangsally93]

Well I putting my taillights back to stock. I need to know what to use to set them in place(noting going to use super glue or something that can't come off) I need something like the gum stuff stock? Also Should I paint the in side silver again? I have mouse homes in both taillights. Also when I took them out of the car I drop one and cracked it. I'm glad I bought 3 pairs off ebay..

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So a side note I just got a valentine 1. I love it already!!!
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[Henceforward]

While you have the housings apart, sand the inside silver areas with 1500 grit sandpaper, and spray with chrome spray paint. I did this on mine, and it makes the taillights brighter.

Also polish the outside of the lenses.

You need a new 83-93 TAILLIGHT LENS BUTLE install kit. $20

50resto.com
Part Number: HDW-13450K
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com

This is the butle strips you will need, be sure and set the clips strong, and make sure the butle seals well.

Tie the lense to the housing very tightly with a rope or bungee cords, and let it seal for at least 24hrs.

Rushing these steps will only lead to dumb leaks, and moisture bulidup inside the lenses.

 

[795.0pacecar]

I would repaint the reflectors. You can get the replacement glue sticky stuff and clips from 50resto.com

 

[mustangsally93]

While you have the housings apart, sand the inside silver areas with 1500 grit sandpaper, and spray with chrome spray paint. I did this on mine, and it makes the taillights brighter.

Also polish the outside of the lenses.



How do I poilish the outside?? I tryed with the head lights but I just melted them So I bought new from latemodel. Also just chorme paint from a parts store? or auto paint?

 

[Henceforward]

How do I poilish the outside?? I tryed with the head lights but I just melted them So I bought new from latemodel. Also just chorme paint from a parts store? or auto paint?

From this site: http://www.techguys.ca/howto/polish_lenses.html

You need 2000 Grit sandpaper, and Meguiars plastic polish.
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Refurbished polished lenses are on the left. Wow!

 

[Mustang5L5]

Then buy some 1/8" black pinstripe and stripe em like they should be!

 

[iwashmycar]

i just got some RTV sealant form the parts store every time i change mine and it works great....buy some chrome spray paint for the inside, which will not really come out chrome, but a real glossy silver, and itll look great!

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[Henceforward]

Then buy some 1/8" black pinstripe and stripe em like they should be!

Correct!

 

[bdazzgt]

not to hijack the thread but exactly how do you take these apart i dont have any spares and i dont want to f them up, is there clips any tips would be good sally thanks mine are loose and they need fixed

 

[mustangsally93]

Then buy some 1/8" black pinstripe and stripe em like they should be!

yea I'm going to vinyl shop to have them made for me. I'm hoping in a month or two to have the body back to stock other then the hood and paint job..

 

[Henceforward]

not to hijack the thread but exactly how do you take these apart i dont have any spares and i dont want to f them up, is there clips any tips would be good sally thanks mine are loose and they need fixed

You have to carefully pry them apart, working from the inside towards the outer edges. The clips will actually bend in most cases so new ones are a must, unless you want pre stressed clips holding your lenses on.

People have been known to steal lenses from Fox cars, so I would advise using an epoxy sealant to permanently seal those bad dudes on. Epoxy sealant also ensures 100% leak protection.

Just know that you can't change your lenses after that step.

 

[mustangsally93]

I'll post pics tonight when I'm done to show you guy how I did it.

 

[mustangsally93]

HAHAHAHAHAHA I just called a shop to have them made my vinyl strips and they told me a 25 dollar min. So they are making 60 1/8inch. 3 feet peaces. So I can make like 4 set of cobra lights... hahahaaha

 

[iwashmycar]

you can just go get vinyl pin stripes at most any car place and make them really quick....also 1/8 sounds a little thick....i think 3/32 would be better...yes there is a difference

 

[mustangsally93]

I just got down sanding and painting the housing. Now I'm poilishing them.

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[Henceforward]

Thank you for doing it correctly...

It's gonna look sharp!

I used the duplicolor chrome, and you will like the results.

 

[mustangsally93]

Well after 5 hours of poilishing I got the tail light done. WOW that was harder then I thought. I well post pics in the morning but I don't know how they well turn out, but I well.

 

[mustangsally93]

Well I just got up so here the pic of the lights. I'm going to put the strips on and put it back together.

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[DeVus1]

Looks like a pair of girls feet in that picture.

 

[mustangsally93]

Looks like a pair of girls feet in that picture.

thanks I guess...