Messed up...*sigh* any help?
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Messed up...*sigh* any help?
So i went to go get my tail lights painted, the red part, not the reverse taillight part. But guess what, my lights BARLEY show at night unless i brake. It's really bothering me, could i get stronger red bulbs to replace the oem ones, or do i need a new set 
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Before you go out and buy new ones, "stronger bulbs" are not an option, trying buffing off the paint. Similar to the methods out there to get rid of hazy, dull, or dingy headlamps, you should be able to buff the thin layer of film/paint right off. Or at least enough to where your lights should be clearly visible(no pun intended). This seems like it should be an easy fix. I do understand your angst, as I have screwed my car up many times.
By the way, out of curiosity, why did you paint them?
By the way, out of curiosity, why did you paint them?
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2009 Barolo red C63 AMG (SOLD).13' P31 c63 coupe 2012 porsche panamera
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Before you go out and buy new ones, "stronger bulbs" are not an option, trying buffing off the paint. Similar to the methods out there to get rid of hazy, dull, or dingy headlamps, you should be able to buff the thin layer of film/paint right off. Or at least enough to where your lights should be clearly visible(no pun intended). This seems like it should be an easy fix. I do understand your angst, as I have screwed my car up many times.
By the way, out of curiosity, why did you paint them?
By the way, out of curiosity, why did you paint them?
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Try stepping up the coarseness of the pad. Instead of the soft buffing pad, try using a pad with fine grit and work you way up. If you "might" have to replace anyway, it does not hurt to try. But do it in stages, as I stated, starting with super fine and see what happens. That shop should have known better or at least brought it to your attention before they proceeded. Because, it's pretty dark.
All I can think of now and trying to help. Good luck!!
All I can think of now and trying to help. Good luck!!
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Try stepping up the coarseness of the pad. Instead of the soft buffing pad, try using a pad with fine grit and work you way up. If you "might" have to replace anyway, it does not hurt to try. But do it in stages, as I stated, starting with super fine and see what happens.
All I can think of now and trying to help. Good luck!!
All I can think of now and trying to help. Good luck!!
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Bring your car to a shop who knows what they are doing. They are going to have to sand off the paint and most likely clear them and buff. Wish you were local. www.xclusvautosports.com is where its at. They fix stuff like this daily lol
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Bring your car to a shop who knows what they are doing. They are going to have to sand off the paint and most likely clear them and buff. Wish you were local. www.xclusvautosports.com is where its at. They fix stuff like this daily lol
Right, that's what I was referring to, but you do not need a shop. Tape off your car well, so you don't sand any paint, or remove the lights completely. And start with the finest grit pad you can. When all the "smoke" is clear, buff and you are good-to-go!
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Does anyone know where i can get new tailight COVERS instead of the whole unit?
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Sorry to hear your mishap. We all have done mistakes in our life. No one is perfect.
I do not believe you can just buy the tail cover. Go to the dealer so they can tell you if it comes separate from the light unit.
I would try like others have proposed to sand the lens. You have nothing to lose.
If you need to buy new ones, do not go to the dealer and buy it from www.mercedesparts.com for example.
Good luck.
I do not believe you can just buy the tail cover. Go to the dealer so they can tell you if it comes separate from the light unit.
I would try like others have proposed to sand the lens. You have nothing to lose.
If you need to buy new ones, do not go to the dealer and buy it from www.mercedesparts.com for example.
Good luck.
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You need to find a better shop lol. I know it's too late now, but places that install clear bra (3m) would be able to do it. There's a special exterior glass paint protection tint film just for doing that.
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Because you did nothing. Zero, except make a dumba$$ comment. You just posted something stupid and completely unnecessary. My man needed some help, not a lame insult.
We are all here to help each other. That's why we "waste" our hours on this site. Either contribute or shut-up!!
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[QUOTE=jordanaf;5412747]Because you did nothing. Zero, except make a dumba$$ comment. You just posted something stupid and completely unnecessary. My man needed some help, not a lame insult.
We are all here to help each other. That's why we "waste" our hours on this site. Either contribute or shut-up!![/QUOTE]
Stupid he what Stupid Does !!
We are all here to help each other. That's why we "waste" our hours on this site. Either contribute or shut-up!![/QUOTE]
Stupid he what Stupid Does !!
