Satyllac

Very true... If anyone wants to take the paint off of any plastic pieces...

Go to the nearest auto store or Wal-Mart or even a gas-station. Pick up a couple bottles of DOT-3 brake fluid and some sort of container big enough to place your plastic part in. Fill the container with the brake fluid. Submerge the painted plastic in the "bath". Let it sit for a few minutes. Brush/wipe off paint-peelings with a toothbrush (good for those tight spaces) or rag.

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mizuko

i just recently tinted my tail lights and yellow corner lights and it was not as easy as i thought...pretty much follow the instructions and when they say spray from 12-16 inches away...they mean it...i got to close and my tail lights are not lookin like the APC ion's tail lights...lololol....but they look aight so im not to upset..but if anyone has an extra set of tail lights for a 03 ion qc...lemme know cuz ill buy them or trade sumtin...so PM if you have any questions cuz i already tinted and have some experience even tho its not a good one...lol good luck ...and the look is really nice

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vms150

read the post above yours, it tells how to take the paint off with brake fluid. so just strip them and redo it.

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'93 SC2 (hydrolocked)
'93 Cherokee (lifted)

mizuko

i probally will but right now i dont have the time to sit there and do it...madd work and school is on its way

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Satyllac

Just get something to soak them in, I'd give them about 15-20 minutes apiece (or soak them both at the same time if you have enough DOT-3), then scrub em good with the forementioned toothbrush (NOT wire brush!!!) or rag. If that's not enough time, soak em a little longer (keep an eye on them at 5 minute intervals) and scrub again. Follow up by rinsing with water.

Be sure to let the housings dry out before putting the bulbs back in. On my SL2 I jumped the gun and they cracked from the heat/pressure buildup inside (or so I'm thinking).

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saturnd00d

I had my SC1's tails tinted. Want to do my ION's as well. I will eventually get to it, but not just yet.

For pics on my sc1, go to

http://members.cardomain.com/saturnd00d

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97dbsl2

just look at my cardomain...mine are tinted and i love them. I did it myself and i cleaned it with stuff to prep for paint...dont remember what it was though. And DONT USE A TERRY CLOTH...youll have fibers everywhere.

barristo

I've decided to do mine and I'm going to try the sanding approach. I really don't want to have to deal with it coming off. I need some pictures to show off my sexy wagon. I'll get right on it when I get the chance... hopefully tomorrow. I'm sure everyone will love my gold and green leather interior.

Drprelude

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/855575/3

My tail lights. if you want to know how ask me and it didn't involve sanding. I've had a loooot of compliments on them.

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JDUB

i just did this with model car window tint spray and it turned out great but i made sure that everything was super clean. i used paktra brand model spray paint #rc294 and thier clearcoat as well