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Notices IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model Community Links Pictures & Albums Members Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Liked Posts Go to Page... Safest Way To Remove Tail Light Tint WITHOUT Damaging the plastic? Reply Subscribe Thread Tools Search this Thread Apr 7, 2019 | 03:49 PM Share Share Options #1 ToYourGSE Thread Starter Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 100 Likes: 27 From: Brooklyn, NY Safest Way To Remove Tail Light Tint WITHOUT Damaging the plastic? I recently bought a 2010 ISF and one of the previous owners put on spray on tail light tint. I don't dislike it but I prefer the stock look. I went to an auto detailer and they said that since it's not the film tint they can't/won't remove it. Various solutions I've googled seem to indicate there is a risk of tail light damage, especially using brake cleaner. I've also seen some suggest using Krud Kutter graffiti remover, but that seems to also have risks. Damaging my tail lights, or taking it to a point where I would have to regularly polish my taillights to have them stay clear is not an option - I'd rather just keep it the way it is if that would be the case. Anyone have any suggestions/advice? Reply 0 0 ToYourGSE View Public Profile Find More Posts by ToYourGSE View iTrader Profile Apr 7, 2019 | 05:48 PM Share Share Options #2 rem0rse Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 113 Likes: 4 From: Auckland Quote: Originally Posted by GSFDreamer I recently bought a 2010 ISF and one of the previous owners put on spray on tail light tint. I don't dislike it but I prefer the stock look. I went to an auto detailer and they said that since it's not the film tint they can't/won't remove it. Various solutions I've googled seem to indicate there is a risk of tail light damage, especially using brake cleaner. I've also seen some suggest using Krud Kutter graffiti remover, but that seems to also have risks. Damaging my tail lights, or taking it to a point where I would have to regularly polish my taillights to have them stay clear is not an option - I'd rather just keep it the way it is if that would be the case. Anyone have any suggestions/advice? Personally can't comment on removing the spray tint, however stock ISF taillights are not expensive at all, you also have VLAND taillights which are really reasonably priced. It might be worth just replacing than the hassle of removing the tint IMO and selling the tinted ones off for someone who likes the style Reply 0 0 rem0rse View Public Profile Find More Posts by rem0rse View iTrader Profile Apr 7, 2019 | 08:44 PM Share Share Options #3 NjzFinest Rookie Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 55 Likes: 5 From: New Jersey Id def get the vland taillights. The vlands look great Reply 0 0 NjzFinest View Public Profile Find More Posts by NjzFinest View iTrader Profile Apr 7, 2019 | 11:17 PM Share Share Options #4 BlckGhst Lead Lap Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 400 Likes: 45 From: az If you end up looking for another set of OEM ISF lights, I will be selling my set sometime this week. I decided to order OEM 2011+ ISx50 taillights Last edited by BlckGhst; Apr 7, 2019 at 11:20 PM. Reply 0 0 BlckGhst View Public Profile Find More Posts by BlckGhst View iTrader Profile Apr 8, 2019 | 05:45 AM Share Share Options #5 Rickna Pole Position iTrader: (3) Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,016 Likes: 271 From: ConnectiTAX You can remove spray on tint with a good quality headlight restoration kit. Or take it to a reputable detailer. Reply 0 0 Rickna View Public Profile Find More Posts by Rickna View iTrader Profile Apr 8, 2019 | 07:37 AM Share Share Options #6 Patton6964 Advanced iTrader: (3) Joined: May 2014 Posts: 539 Likes: 187 From: North Carolina Remove the taillights and use a can of goof off. Paint will literally come right off of it. Have some paper towels handy to remove excess paint in corners and such. Clean them with warm soap and water before reinstalling �� Reply 0 0 Patton6964 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Patton6964 View iTrader Profile Apr 8, 2019 | 08:03 AM Share Share Options #7 rmillsISF Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 199 Likes: 3 From: Tennessee it's easier than that. a rag and paint thinner and it'll come right off without damaging the tail lights. I've done it before. leave them in place and tape off the paint around them. simple. Just wash with soap and water after it's removed. Reply 0 0

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rmillsISF View Public Profile Find More Posts by rmillsISF View iTrader Profile Apr 8, 2019 | 08:07 AM Share Share Options #8 LexusfanVA Instructor iTrader: (1) Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 753 Likes: 268 From: MD In your position I'd upgrade to Vland/SpecD, or just get oem used. Both under $250 easy. Then just sell your painted ones for $200ish. Reply 0 0 LexusfanVA View Public Profile Find More Posts by LexusfanVA View iTrader Profile Reply Subscribe Related Topics Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post Taillight and Rear Reflectors Tint Opinions and Advice? airjordan1 IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) 45 Sep 12, 2017 02:52 PM Tail Light Tint AconRX RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015) 1 Feb 13, 2014 01:07 PM Vinyl Tint taillight law??? John007 SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010) 1 May 21, 2009 10:23 AM Tail light tinting?? btwanky IS F (2008-2014) 2 May 18, 2008 01:40 AM Back to Subforum IS F (2008-2014) View Next Unread Little button behind gas pedal? 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