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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 02:56 AM
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Question need help, please.

i am trying to do the 99 spec tailight conv. i cant get the lens to seperate from the light housing. it seems to be siliconed in there. any suggestions on how to do this? any help would be appreciated. thanks.
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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use a blow dryer to heat up the silicon and it should pull apart.

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 12:45 AM
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thanks, i'll have to try it.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 09:44 PM
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if the blow dryer doesn't work see if a sharp razor blade will work..
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 05:20 AM
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A hair dryer may not be hot enough ,a heat gun is .
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 05:44 AM
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When using a heat gun, becareful of melting or warping your lights. Keep the gun in motion, if you see the lens starting to shine, it's getting too hot. Have fun!!
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 01:01 AM
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thanks for the help guys. btw the razorblade thing is not very fun, that is what i have been doing.
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