how do you get the lens off the tail lights??

[lanemeyer14]

I took one apart by baking it in the oven to heat the glue

[brickdog2000]

I took one apart by baking it in the oven to heat the glue

yes I hear lots of guys putting their lights in the oven to get the adhesive to become plyable enough to pull the light apart. I havent tried it for two reasons. One, the wife need I say more, and two the oven is for food in my mind. I dont plan on eating taillights anytime soon.

[JasonC]

I took one apart by baking it in the oven to heat the glue

I did this with my BMW e30 i had. Although i did it on the low beam of the headlights. Pop the whole assembly in your oven. Shut the door and preheat to 350°F. Wait a little while after the preheated indicator comes on to let the part reach full temperature. Once you think it is up to temp go ahead and remove it with some gloves. Set it on a table and carefully start to push a wide flathead screwdriver between the lense and housing. Try several spots until you find a good one and start to pry up on it. Don't twist the screwdriver as you pry! This will put greatly more focused stress on the glass and can cause it to crack. Go slow and pry gently. It will lift up and come free if you are patient and careful.



Also IMO i think the smoke/tint job would look alot better if it was done to the inside of the lense. Here someone did it to their e30, http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=154454 it would be the same basic principle on these festivas. But no cutting would be done

[wybnrml]

Also IMO i think the smoke/tint job would look alot better if it was done to the inside of the lense. Here someone did it to their e30, http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=154454 it would be the same basic principle on these festivas. But no cutting would be done

That looks cool, it has that euro look to it.

[JasonC]

That looks cool, it has that euro look to it.

Yes!, he replicated the original ones that was made in Germany by MHW,Startec and Hella. http://shop.ebay.com/ac_schnitzel/m....&_trksid=p4340

The guy in my first post did a pretty good job at doing it too 8)

[25Horseplay]

You can use a product called Niteshades to tint taillights. A couple coats of Niteshades depending on how dark you want them, then a couple coats of clear. The come out nice!

[wybnrml]

Man I love the rear spoiler and side skirts, are those from a Kia Pride Shout?

[25Horseplay]

Man I love the rear spoiler and side skirts, are those from a Kia Pride Shout?

Yes a 98 Pride Shout.

[92festie]

im lovin that spoiler bro!! ima have to get me one

[25Horseplay]

im lovin that spoiler bro!! ima have to get me one

Good luck! That was one tough part, that and the skirts to get ahold of!

[92festie]

really?? whys that??

[25Horseplay]

really?? whys that??

It was only available in England on a 98 Kia Pride model called the "Shout". I had to buy a whole car on Ebay an have the seller send me the Spoiler and skirts. I let him keep the car for his troubles to resell. I looked for a 1 1/2 yrs before i was able to get someone that had the parts and was willing to ship them overseas.

[92festie]

dang!! gotcha now

[hofficergrover]

I love the look of your car Brian!

[92festie]

sry for the dealy but here they are...what do ya think??