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Title: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: weston on 29 July 2010, 14:00

I made the mistake of using superglue on one of the units when my glue gin ran out and as a result the lens has gone cloudy. It's not too bad but really annoys me! I've tried superglue remover but that hasn't helped. Any ideas on what to try?

I'm considering buying another new set and swapping my current inner tailgate units with the new ones then selling the brand new outer LED units with the perfect fog light and cloudy reverse light. Would anyone be interested in these for a sensible offer. I'll cover UK postage or can deliver personally in Bristol region. Here are some pics.


(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/chrisyweston88/a9f2bafe.jpg)

(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/chrisyweston88/2407a4d0.jpg)

(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/chrisyweston88/2badbc03.jpg)

Any questions just ask or pm me.

Thanks

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: weston on 29 July 2010, 14:04

(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/chrisyweston88/7363cf26.jpg)

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: winrya on 29 July 2010, 15:55

How much access do you have to the cloudy plastic? I presume
It's on the inside ??

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: weston on 29 July 2010, 16:23

Access is tight but not too bad. The central lens can be removed easily so that's the diameter of the access to the inner plastic. Cutting away the glue holding the unit together is simple with a craft knife. There must be something that will get it off but I've had enough of it now.

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: Hurdy on 30 July 2010, 12:48

I have these lights too and I was advised to use a hot glue rather than superglue for this very reason. The guy who informed me had done the same as you Weston ...with the exact same results. He hasn't been able to cure his either. :sad:

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: weston on 30 July 2010, 13:24

Soupy know if they're the same shade of red as the ED30 tail lights?

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: jdjd on 30 July 2010, 14:28

Sounds daft but wont hot water remove that? Or petrol?

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: weston on 30 July 2010, 14:44

Quote from: jdjd on 30 July 2010, 14:28

Sounds daft but wont hot water remove that? Or petrol?

I don't think so but it might be worth another go

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: Hurdy on 30 July 2010, 16:23

No, The milky effect is the equivalent of acid etching on the plastic. The only solution would be to strip the affected plastic from the housing and get busy with the sanding and polishing gear. Not easy at all.

Petrol would only ease the effect a little. and would most likely make the unaffected areas dull too.

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: weston on 30 July 2010, 16:31

Ah well hopefully somebody might be interested! I'd be happy with a reasonable close offer if anybody is interested

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: Jimp on 30 July 2010, 16:41

Not sure would it work, but could you get a pair of regualar tail lights second hand and swap on some unmarked plastic?

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: Hurdy on 30 July 2010, 20:02

Quote from: Jimp on 30 July 2010, 16:41

Not sure would it work, but could you get a pair of regualar tail lights second hand and swap on some unmarked plastic?

Look closer at the lights Jimp. The regular lights don't have the large round clear section that the LED lights have :wink:

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: weston on 02 August 2010, 09:13

Now sold.

Title: Re: Any takers? LED tail lights
Post by: Hurdy on 02 August 2010, 13:24

 :cool: