Help with Tail Lights

[05LincolnLs05]

So I’m trying to re-tint my tails… but this time permanently … but I’m having difficulty taken the clamp off shown in the pic….

It’s not lifting any higher than this..

And yes I unscrew the 3 screws that were on the sides…

Help….!

 

[Alax7]

Press it closed with pliers and pull out.

 

[Travis2000LS]

I took a long flat head and pressed down on em bud

 

[jolinc01]

What they said, and are you wearing mittens? Those things look hot, like make your hands sweat hot...

 

[05 LS8]

I believe there are two clamps on the reflectors. That's why they are not coming off.


EDIT: Never mind, just checked the extra set i have and there is only one.

 

[Travis2000LS]

I believe there are two clamps on the reflectors. That's why they are not coming off.


EDIT: Never mind, just checked the extra set i have and there is only one.

On the Gen I there is 2. Upper and lower. And if you have 05 Gen II then only one like you said

 

[05LincolnLs05]

Thanks Alax7…I felt kinda silly when they pop right off…lol…And yes those where the only gloves I could find .. those black cap screw things that hold the trunk coverings up..cut right through a couple of my fingers so I needed something thick to maintain the rest lol …
Old vinyl tint… which didn’t last long started 2 peal ….

Prep..

End result … It came out well… looks like a pro did it lol..

Thanks guys…

 

[G-RELL]

more pics please.... you sand and clear coat?

 

[dNyce LS]

Nice. I just re tinted mine last night. Darkened em up a bit

 

[Travis2000LS]

Wow Whats up with the trend and tinting? I did mine a week ago too xD

 

[G-RELL]

anybody tinted theirs lightly? most i see are pretty dark. I was thinking about doing just a light coat.

 

[seekonkholen1]

Looks great!! I have a the same color LS as you and I wasn't sure how it would look. Now I know what I will do this weekend.

 

[05LincolnLs05]

thanks seekonkholen1..

more pics please.... you sand and clear coat?

I’ll post more pic’s of the Sbullet in the sun tomorrow…And yes I did 5 coats of clear, 3 coats of VHT Nite Shade. Used a 2000grit sandpaper…. Sanded before spray…. Sanded after clear coat…. And used a microfiber cloth and applied 8 application of Meguiar’s scratch x to bring that shine….. I basically followed this guy’s instructions step by step
http://youtu.be/-8-hZP6-ZY8

 

[Andrizzle]

Better swap to LEDs, or live in a non-hot environment!