MarkM

Hey guys,
I recently had my taillights painted by a shop, however they came out darker than I had hoped and I can no longer keep them. Has anyone removed paint from the tails, or does anyone have any idea of how I could? Tried a few techniques but nothing has worked so far. If the paint can't be removed I may be looking to trade them for a set of stock lights.
Thanks,
Mark.

AndrewDDS

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Did you go back to the paint shop and ask? Even if they aren't willing to re-do it for free (which they should be), they'll probably at least be able to strip the paint back off for you for a small fee.

ReddieG37

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nail polish remover.. but very tiring

sTiLLBaLLiN37

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***DONT USE POLISH REMOVER***

ANY CHEMIST ON HERE WOULD AGREE that polish remover will RUIN your taillights dont do it!!!!
Trust me I would know!!!!

Serbiasrt8

yes stay away from NPR and Thinners.
Just trade the lights.

sTiLLBaLLiN37

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If you want I can trade tail lights if you like =) I want a darker finish,,,

STOOF

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Ive removed paint from my tails with nail polish remover (acetone) many times.

It doesnt ruin or melt the plastic, it leaves a white haze on the lights though, you can then rub them with rubbing alcohol and itll take that off. Gonna have to put some elbow grease into it.

sTiLLBaLLiN37

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^^^ That may be true, but many people apply too much pressure with the nail polish damaging the surface....

MarkM

Thanks, might have to give that a try! I am calling the shop on Monday, when I decided to paint they did say that they could remove it if I needed. Just figured that if I could do it myself I would.

Serbiasrt8

the haze wont come off!the strong acid in the NPR takes off the clear coat of the light away.

STOOF

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The haze does come off, you have to rub it really hard with rubbing alcohol. Ive done it.

sTiLLBaLLiN37

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^^^ It works but you need to have one REALLY strong arm and LOADS of time.... it took me literally 2 hours to fix my sidemarkers on my BMW when I had it painted... a lot of work

Jkg37

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wet sand it down(1200--1500--2000) and then polish the tailight using rubbing compound and finish polishing with plastic polish..

VIP G

I'll trade tails with you

MarkM

Here's a picture btw.