Okay I got pulled over and now I have to replace my tail lights and side markers which are all smoked...(not super dark but smoked nonetheless)..So do you guys know where I could get these anywhere online, shops,etc. I checked all the wreckers nearby I think the problem is I live in SK, Canada...I need to pass inspection

 

www.mazdatrix.com


Tail light lens
http://www.mazdatrix.com/n-1.htm

Side markers about halfway down the page.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/n-1a.htm

You can probably get them cheaper on this board, but these are a sure deal if you have a thick wallet.

 

 

Ebay

 

post a pic of your lights and markers, If they aren't too dark i might buy them from you if your planning on replacing them.

 

that sucks, can you not have them smoked in canada?

 

Apparently no...but I talked to a retired cop and he said side markers are discretionary so I don't think I will have to replace them. Also as a reply to 88 turbo I will upload some pics on my profile so you can see what they look like.

 

Just a bit of sand paper should take the paint off. Use 300 grit or so, then move to 1000 grit, then polish. They will look better then new when finished.

Edit...I am not an expert, but I think smoked lights are against the law anywhere in North America as it means messing with DOT/MOT approved fixtures. Generally no one cares unless the car is pulled over for another reason...

 

i have the solution. take out the light and put either dot 3 or 4 brake fluid and let tem sit. then just wipe them with a rag. i had to do this to my evo lights and worked perfect. no need to sand and polish. just make sure to have them off you car and let the brake fluid sit for about an hour.

 

Apparently you just hate saving money...?

 

No I am just scared I will wreck the lights or scratch the lenses. But does anyone else know if brake fluid works cuz if it does that sounds good...

 

It does eat through paint, but it doesn't seem like it would be too good for the plastic.

 

where in Canada are you?.There is a CDN For Sale Section on the Forum,and it usually has a Set or two of Tails.I happen to have a set of S4's that I don't need.I am in the Ottawa area.

 

I live in Sk but I want S5's but thanks for offer...if I don't use these ones..they will be for sale I guess

 

i am telling you the brake fluid works. i did it on my evo lights like a year ago and no problems sence.

 

OKay so found out the guy who owned it before me...just tinted the outside with a spray...so personally I don't think I could wet sand it myself (never done it) because I might wreck something...so is it expensive to get done?...so would a stripping gel work for sure..even gas (brake fluid seems a little harsh)? All I want to do is lighten it a bit because I know they came darkened a bit from factory..Would using something like gas/stripper take the clear finish off?

 

Got any FC owning friends that you could borrow their tails and markers just for the inspection?

 

I was thinking the same thing. Just pic up a set of S4 tails for inspection. People practically give them away. I have a set. You pay shipping and they're yours

 

I know I may have found a guy with lights here....he's emailing me pics, I hate living in a place where there is no rx7's....I am the lone ranger in my city pretty much