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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MNOneFifty
I'm going to try this on my 2010 when I get a chance. There isn't as much to paint, but I'm doing what I can to rid my truck of chrome. Do you suppose the rear lights come apart similar to the front lights?
MNOneFifty have you done your lights on your 2010 yet?
I have one too and i like to do this mod. let me know how it go
dont forget pics!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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what type of silicone did you guys use?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 04F150XLT
what type of silicone did you guys use?
As mentioned 3 posts above yours. It worked good for me.

Originally Posted by Eagle264x
permatex ultra black rtv silicone
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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aight thanks how much did you have to buy
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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I bought 2 squeeze tubes but went over board and used some for other things. I would say 2. If you only use 1 take the 2nd back.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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holy cow!
i CANNOT get mine apart! i beat the edge up pretty good with no luck so far...
1/2 wide screwdriver, oven at 250 baked for 10 minutes (repeated as it cooled) and got nowhere! i was prying from the edge shown on the first page and trying to work my way out both ways with no luck...

any tips for me please?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 88rxn/a
holy cow!
i CANNOT get mine apart! i beat the edge up pretty good with no luck so far...
1/2 wide screwdriver, oven at 250 baked for 10 minutes (repeated as it cooled) and got nowhere! i was prying from the edge shown on the first page and trying to work my way out both ways with no luck...

any tips for me please?

I used a small 1/4 inch screwdriver and slid it like a knife in an area. Then pryed with it till the seal popped. Then used the 1/2 for some leverage. My first light I mangled the second I developed a technique and took it apart clean. It took me 5 times in the oven per light. After you get the lights apart I used a heat gun and the 1/4 inch screwdriver to get the rest of the seal out. That took about 10 minutes per light.
*** Do not put the oven hotter or your lenses will get hairline cracks.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Wow this was the biggest pain,...but got it done. The trick is definitely the hair dryer. Also, leave the light in the oven for about 12 minutes on 250. Another trick, get needle nose pliers to take out the excess sealant.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Definitely going to do this one.

I do have a request though, can th guys who painted the signal chrome on the front show a picture with it lit up? I am curious to see how much light it throws blacked out

Justin
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Did you ever have any trouble down the road with leaking or fogging up after you painted the headlights and taillights?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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I have not had any trouble at all.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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'I am doing this right now. getting the silicone out is a bitch!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Letting my lights dry

 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Seems familiar. I did this on my 2007 Tundra, with great results. Hoping to see if anyone has done this on their 2009 or up F-150's. Can't seem to find anyone that's done it here.
 
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