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R56 removal of tail light bezels pictures anyone ??

Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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removal of tail light bezels pictures anyone ??

ive looked today and didnt see any pics of doing it, i know i saw it some where awhile back , ive read on how to do it but i just dont want to break anything , pics would really help to know if im doing it correctly. so if some can send me the link to the pics on doing it i would appreciate it, THANKS !!!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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No Pix, but if you have a old fashion bottle/can opener - AKA church key. Take that and place it between the bezel and the light lens with a rag between the key and lens starting at the top. Then just pop it off, after a couple of the catches release the bezel will just slide down and in your hand.. The clips are not that tough.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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thanks, so i should start at the top of the bezels ??? ive removed my front headlight bezels and plastic dipped them, they came out great, so i need to do the back,and need to find handle covers and black emblems for the front and rear , anyone have any ideas ???
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Yes, dead center, and then move from side to side working outward.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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I have removed my a few times and used this to do it (a nylon spatula):



I started on the outside edge. It will make HORRIBLE snapping noises.

 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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ok , i tried with the plastic spatula, it worked great, took about 10 seconds each side !!! thanks everyone for all the help !!!! yea it sounded ..well not too good but nothing broke, so off i go to plastic dip them thanks again !!!
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:05 AM
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Cool....
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Aesthetic Creations sells really nice door handle covers. Check with them if they are in stock if you order, AE can be really slow. Also, AE sells the "Actual Size" stickers for the back of your car if your so inclined.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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oyee melangell did you tint your tail lights yourself or purchase those ?? If so where from ?? Im thinking about having or attempting myself to tint the back headlights ... love the look of ya car manito !!!
 
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