05: Remove chrome trim on Tail Lights?

[KGracey]

I've been searching around and can only find info on the 08/09's.

 

Is there a way to remove the chrome from inside, outer edge of the tail light? I have it pulled out of the car, but it looks like (and I have a feeling that) the lens is sealed and theres no way inside.

 

Anyone have insight on this? I think the chrome is cheesy, but i'd like to keep the red instead of tinting them.

[underpowerd]

they are sealed, so bit of a venture to get into. maybe a subtle tint like this might satisfy you? subdues the chrome, and turns that fire-engine red a nice deep ruby. these are 7% lamin-x 'tint' color.

 

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/duluoz_01/IMG_0191copy.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/duluoz_01/IMG_0190.jpg

[Drift Motion]

^ I really like the way they look

this?

http://www.lamin-x.com/Subaru-Legacy-05-07-Tail-Light-Covers-p/s209.htm

 

 

 

@OP you can try baking them open just like the headlights

[underpowerd]

^thanx! very pleased with them. i got mine from a vendor on-site, but the link looks like an identical product.

 

i don't know of anyone successfully baking tails, but a few have dremeled them open to do things like led and clearing/painting, then resealed them various ways. the threads are out there.

[Drift Motion]

i know of two person who modded their tails, so I'm sure it can be opened

 

and how much did you pay for the flim?

 

$60 bucks is too much IMO

I just want a very light tint, and I dont want to do VHT spray thats "irreversible"

[KGracey]

Yea the tint isn't bad, but the $60 hurts a little bit. I thought about baking them too. Sucks theres not an easy way to get rid of it :/

[underpowerd]

Drift: that's cool to know about the baking.

 

i agree the price is a bit tough to swallow. got mine quite a while ago, back then i think they were only like 45 beans. i will say the quality is impressive though; very thick, and bulletproof adhesive.

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/lamin-x-protective-films-stock-sale-71215.html?t=71215

[CB-M3]

did you cover the whole tail light or leave out the turn-signal section? Some of the ones I've seen tinted people left out the turn-signal area.

[underpowerd]

these are the full cover; i've seen the cutout ones in the 'tint' color, they are sexy. there's a thread with pics of a gent's install on a red sedan somewhere.

[GTTuner]

You can open up the tail lights with a dremel but it takes some time and patience.

[TSiWRX]

You can open up the tail lights with a dremel but it takes some time and patience.

 

^ Yup, IIRC, the tails on the BL are not a bake-and-open proposition: it's plastic-welded, and you'll need to Dremel cut.

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/pics-my-modded-tailights-149755.html

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/led-tail-lights-work-progress-107622p12.html

[Drift Motion]

i retract my false information then...

[adversexreality]

i know of two person who modded their tails, so I'm sure it can be opened

 

and how much did you pay for the flim?

 

$60 bucks is too much IMO

I just want a very light tint, and I dont want to do VHT spray thats "irreversible"

 

 

not true i've re-done mine numerous times, just use paint thinner and then buff with compound, it takes some elbow grease, sure. but worth the money saved.

 

but for a light tint i wouldn't suggest the spray.

unless you're good at painting

[TSiWRX]

i retract my false information then...

 

^ No worries - can't know everything!

[LosAngelesLGT]

not true i've re-done mine numerous times, just use paint thinner and then buff with compound,

 

Or a similar solvelnt. Even orange oil should work. I too did this a million times (on my old honda - have not done the LGT yet but that 7% is LOOKING GOOD now that my headlights are blackened)

[Drift Motion]

not true i've re-done mine numerous times, just use paint thinner and then buff with compound, it takes some elbow grease, sure. but worth the money saved.

 

but for a light tint i wouldn't suggest the spray.

unless you're good at painting

 

so you dont need to do any sanding before painting?

I've done quite a lot of spray paint before...haha

From my bumper to my sideskirts to my roof

 

Or a similar solvelnt. Even orange oil should work. I too did this a million times (on my old honda - have not done the LGT yet but that 7% is LOOKING GOOD now that my headlights are blackened)

 

what is orange oil?

anything to do with goo gone?

[adversexreality]

no sanding just get any polish or wax off 'em and do a bunch of light coats, too heavy of a coat and it will bubble

[pre-dent]

To the OP, vinyl is the way to go. I replied to your PM by the way.