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Old 01-17-2013, 08:13 AM   #1
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VHT RED Tailight paint removable?

Hi guys! I red on a thread, that someone found a crack on a tailight after trying to remove VHT red paint, can you really remove it with no problem? Will it look as new if you do? Thanks!!
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Old 01-17-2013, 10:50 AM   #3
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i believe u can remove it but i dont remember what i used. i did it too my s14 but had to remove it because it fish eyed.. maybe it was starting fluid, thats safe for dam near everything. just don't use anything that will haze the lens
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I got some dupicolor paint off my tail lights with nail polish remover. Not sure if that's the best thing to use but it worked for me
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There is a chance that they will crack the lense. I wouldnt use VHT...
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Lacquer thinner works well just don't use a lot.
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