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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Default Dull Taillight HELP!!!!

Recently purchased 01 T/A. The right Taillight is duller than the other when lit. Looking inside the light, there appears to be something black all over the reflective part of the light. Tried scrubing with finger thru hole with soap. No luck. Thought it was mold since light holds water. Anyone else encountered this?? What can I do?? How easy is it to take the light apart to get inside it?? Thanks Bros
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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hmm... can u get a pic ? make sure all the bulbs are the same also
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Bulbs are the same and are fine. I will get pic tomorrow (the best I can). Its almost like a black overspray, but they have never been painted......and/or tinted.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Common problem - caused by corrosion. The only real way to repair it is to stick it in the oven to loosen the glue and separate it, paint some chrome paint over reflectors, and reassemble it with silicone or something. There is a writeup somewhere on here... My car had the same problem but I just bought a used replacement from a junkyard.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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thanks ZEX. I did search and didn't come up with anything..... may just take same route you did. Not to excited about taking it part!
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Here's the topic you're looking for:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/935651-tail-light-faded.html

Honestly, if one of my tail lights ever fades again I'm gonna find a cheap/free spare that's also faded and try an experiment with two of em... I'd rather not take it apart just to have it looking almost as good as the other side... Plus, they're kinda pricey to replace new...
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