Dimmed Rear Tailights
07-14-2011, 04:53 PM
#1
On The Tree
Thread Starter
Dimmed Rear Tailights Ive noticed that my right rear tailight is dimmed, i replaced the bulb and check the socket for any water damage and it still clean and still have the issue. also ive notice that other camaros and firebirds has the same issue wether its on the driver or passenger side. Is this a common thing and is there a fix for it or am i gonna have to chase wires?
Thank You!
Thank You!
07-14-2011, 05:33 PM
#2
It's a common thing. The inner light reflector has a metallized coating on it that corrodes and turns black/non-reflective if exposed to moisture for extended periods of time. Most common causes are bad gaskets on the sockets, or a bad seal around the lens to reflector joint. Only way to fix is to separate the lenses from the reflectors using a heatgun or the oven, paint both left and right reflectors with silver/reflective paint, and reassemble the lens to the reflector using silicone and clamps.
Most people just buy new/used ones that aren't damaged. I've only seen 2 or 3 people that actually disassembled, painted, and reassembled their taillights.
Most people just buy new/used ones that aren't damaged. I've only seen 2 or 3 people that actually disassembled, painted, and reassembled their taillights.
07-15-2011, 05:38 AM
#3
On The Tree
Thread Starter
It's a common thing. The inner light reflector has a metallized coating on it that corrodes and turns black/non-reflective if exposed to moisture for extended periods of time. Most common causes are bad gaskets on the sockets, or a bad seal around the lens to reflector joint. Only way to fix is to separate the lenses from the reflectors using a heatgun or the oven, paint both left and right reflectors with silver/reflective paint, and reassemble the lens to the reflector using silicone and clamps.
Most people just buy new/used ones that aren't damaged. I've only seen 2 or 3 people that actually disassembled, painted, and reassembled their taillights.
Most people just buy new/used ones that aren't damaged. I've only seen 2 or 3 people that actually disassembled, painted, and reassembled their taillights.