HOW TO OPEN TAIL LIGHTS LIKE A PRO

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How to open tail lights so you can colormatch them , I also have a video on showing how to paint them. HERE IS A LINK TO THAT VIDEO, I also have links below of supplies you will need.
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@deaedfly 2 жыл бұрын

Alot of modern tail lights are plastic welded together now. So very lucky to find some that are glued together still

@codymiller9039 2 жыл бұрын

Always super helpful! Keep it up brotha!

@VVeiQuek 5 күн бұрын

Brother, I wished I watched your video first, before brute forcing it on one of mine using jet lighter. It is not perfect, but damn I never knew a plastic can withstand such high temperature. Thanks for enlightening me to do better in another remaining unit. This is great.

@TWR_Creations Жыл бұрын

As somebody who also does this as a side hustle, it can be very frustrating sometimes. Just be patient is the best advice I can give anyone looking to try it.

@That.white.5oh 6 ай бұрын

What sealant should I use?

@Gr8erAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this tutorial man I appreciate it!

@philipketchell8369 Жыл бұрын

Excellent procedure Mate....Thank's.

@patrickkhoury9265 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Officially Subscribed

@ravdadi1840 Жыл бұрын

Great video- what sealant you use and what’s the method to connect lens on again?

@johntexan4165 5 ай бұрын

The million dollar question. My cover popped off so I need to put it back on. Bought some JB Weld plastic, but wondering how in the hell I'm supposed to apply a bead. Any ideas out there would be helpful.

@vincentprimeau9385 2 ай бұрын

Butyl glue, comes in a roll just like dumdum

@AA_RON86 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up bro!👍👌🔥 Hates always gonna hate!😂

@shanemckee3113 Жыл бұрын

What do you use to adhere the lense back to the headlight body?

@PiotrasGarage 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Did You had a chance to do it with Ford Fusion 2013+ taillights? I'm wondering if heat them up would be enough...

@georgegarcia4805 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and you have some good helpful content. I actually wanted to find out if you know what kind of LEDs light up those strips or bars in the spyder tail light. Only half of mine is working and I found this video. Now I’m going to pry it apart and do this and the color matching like your other video

@LancerXShare 11 ай бұрын

Same as mine

@katso2980 Жыл бұрын

What sealant you use to seal this one?

@user-yo1lp5cj9u Жыл бұрын

question have you ever done 2007-13 Silverado Spyder taillights? I have now broken 2 sets and am getting frustrated, any tips?

@jagpreetsingh6352 21 күн бұрын

Hi Justin, have you ever worked on a taillight of a Mazda 3, 4th generation (2019 and above)? I want to replace some dead LEDs, but I don't know if the lens can be separated from the assembly.

@OfficialRonnieHerron2 2 жыл бұрын

You make me wanna make KZfaq videos keep up the grind dawg!

@6.0_tx_drewski8 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I broke a set , and warp a set using the oven method now I'm rolling with stock 08 tails 😎

@michaelmabrey2696 Жыл бұрын

So do you have any experience with an 07-14 tahoe/suburban/yukon?

@italianhillbilly1978 2 жыл бұрын

The content is great .... love the way you cover a variety of truck topics .... when putting the tail lights back together I thought you mentioned you use the oven .... correct? What temp do you set the oven to reseal the tail lights ..... thank you

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

I usually do 200 degrees for about 8 minutes for tail lights , headlights a little longer! Thanks for watching. These temps are when resealing with morimoto retro rubber which I have linked in the description box !

@niccots Жыл бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Is it possible to use heat gun instead of putting it into oven?

@derekdocjohnson3158 Жыл бұрын

Which Wagner heat gun do u use 300 or 500?

@andriuson 26 күн бұрын

bro is profesional yapper 🗣️

@samanthamiller8499 Жыл бұрын

What do u charge to do taillights n headlights to paint then n put it back together

@brownt898 Жыл бұрын

What about a 2018 dodge challenger center taillight? Could this method work?

@guardian9211 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks! Question: any reason not to heat it from the lens side? Seems to me this method is subjecting the plastic to the same heat (gradually), and from the lens side you can see the sealant seam. This way, the lens should theoretically release clean and then once off, you can use the heat gun to remove the sealant from the housing. Just curious.

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Lense melts and warps faster than it does from the housing side. Once sealant is released from housing then you have a direct line to heat sealant that’s stuck to lense and pull off , super easy rather then pulling out of the housing. If you head vise versa it will warp and melt lense.

@robertpage2023 Жыл бұрын

Car plastic lenses are made of Polycarbonate. That type of plastic MELTS fully at between 200 and 300 degrees C. The backing in black is most likely Polypropylene Melting at 200 to 280 degrees C. So, being that the two plastics making up the whole light case will begin to turn soft as you approach 200 degrees C. I'd be careful and keep the heat gun moving. That's as hot or hotter than a McDonald's hot cherry pie or cup of coffee. I think we all know just how hot that is............About 400 degrees F. Just kidding as water can only get to 212 degrees F but know that it's going to be hot!!!!! Same as if you are opening an Apple phone or an Apple iPad to soften the glue. Slow and steady and I'd also be wearing thick work gloves.

@johnniejohnson8996 7 ай бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITHDo that make any clear paint for reflector I have a aftermarket taillight it has red reflectors and I’m trying to get’em clear ?

@walterjohnson2713 Жыл бұрын

I hope this is not a stupid question but could you use a blow dryer and make it so that it’s hot.

@RuffLifeMusicRLM 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Keep it up!!!

@djordan998 2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to paint my set of Recon’s with that same LED ring around the brake LED’s. Have you ever painted over that LED ring? I’m wanting to fully color match then if possible

@frankichartrand5932 6 ай бұрын

I'd use a tint wrap, or a cheap vinyl wrap if it's bright enough

@marcvought 11 ай бұрын

Do you fix 2018 expedition tail lights?

@andyramz1705 10 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on a 15’ F150 taillight blind w/spot sensor

@jcrooks842011 2 жыл бұрын

There should be more videos this in depth built headlights and taillights for 4-5 years and just had to go for it there weren't videos like this then

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@jerriarogers6126 3 ай бұрын

Have the same taillights , I took apart the lens but I'm stuck trying to figure out how to open the part where the led circle part at how does it come apart

@robertpage2023 Жыл бұрын

I see that before you started this excellent tutorial, you used that heat gun on your hair. Nice rise!!! Like you, I am a firm believer in that, "Man made it..............man can fix it!!"

@rmrzalfredo 11 ай бұрын

Excuse me You know what kind of leds use a 08 Mitsubishi outlander tail light?

@theprescottfamily8795 Жыл бұрын

Yes how can I get up with you to do some Denali tail lights and to get a price thanks

@kparnell9851 Жыл бұрын

I will gladly send them to you, I live in the Nashville Tennessee area.

@manjoshaikh7143 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,like your videos,u show how to open a tail light ,but you did not show how to seal it back,what kind of solution should we use.

@christiannielsen3863 3 ай бұрын

Nice. So how do you assemble it again?

@EricJohnson-dj8yc Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to open 2003 chevy malibu taillights ?

@MattyPow585 Жыл бұрын

If you have to cut the tails open, how do you reseal them? I have to reseal some aftermarket 2015+ wrx tail lights. Great vid btw!

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Жыл бұрын

Silicone & JB plastic weld 1 minute epoxy

@GOD1SF1RST Жыл бұрын

Good video

@Freedom_Fab_LED 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever worked on 1997 Ford F350 tailights?

@ivess091 Жыл бұрын

Great video.. What would glue would you use to reseal the lens again?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Жыл бұрын

Morimoto retro rubber

@ivess091 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info pal🙂👍

@Got_Boost Жыл бұрын

Gonna see if this works on my fiesta ST tail lights because they are a pain to cut open

@simonhancock2316 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same exact set. Would you paint match them if I pay you and pay for shipping?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Dm @rooster_retros on Instagram for all quotes & inquiries

@michaelh1562 Жыл бұрын

2020+ chevy recon lights, have you done them, and do they need to be cut open?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Жыл бұрын

Never done them

@AWAKEPUPPET 2 жыл бұрын

i want to try this but the replacement taillight for the flex is like 500 if i screw it up lol

@troygibson6690 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to cut 2014 f150 tail light or can you heat them up to get them apart?

@roythomasjr2344 11 ай бұрын

Gotta cut them open

@masonkotzur9129 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video opening up a 3rd brake light?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

You can use this same method man. Once heated to temp push from back thru mounting hole with Phillips head screw driver

@samanthamiller8499 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located I have a 2006 hyundai tucson with clear taillights from spec d tuning one has water n is foggy i think the seal is bad I would also like to paint then with my lime green there chrome inside with clear lenses would u be able to do them n how much would u charge if u could do them for me im in pa ty

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Жыл бұрын

Hello , could you DM my business page on Instagram @rooster_retros , please include photos and a brief description of what you’d like done & I will get you a quote as quick as possible. Thank you!

@samanthamiller8499 Жыл бұрын

I did u haven't responded ty ill send u another one pics n what I need ty u very much again

@samanthamiller8499 Жыл бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH ive been trying to contact u on Instagram under both your pages sent u pics of what I what n u haven't responded back can u pls get back to me thank you I love your truck the color is awesome same color I want my lights lime green

@OutOfNameIdeas2 2 жыл бұрын

So does high on a heat gun Equal 200 or 400 degrees Celsius??? Just saying high is so confusing

@aneyesky 5 ай бұрын

Things I didn’t think I’d hear today,-5:30- lol

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 5 ай бұрын

Dude that was so outta pocket of me. Lmao. I look back at some of the videos from the past and I’m like bruh what hahahaga

@Twinturbo_ 7 ай бұрын

How do you put it back on?

@ItsCadetTime Ай бұрын

Yo not sure if you will be seeing this comment but the tailights i want are only avalible in a chrome inside instead of black, can i paint over that?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Ай бұрын

I have a older video showing painting over chrome but to summarize quickly , 400 grit sand it all , clean with alcohol , adhesion promoter , primer , base coat , clear coat. Thanks for watching !

@ItsCadetTime Ай бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH alright thanks

@wrxdill3457 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man what’s do you use to reseal them

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Morimoto retro rubber

@paydropena6279 2 жыл бұрын

Which aftermarket companies u use? DNA motoring etc? Thanx bro

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

SPYDER is the best brand of tail lights.

@ericbikker1279 2 жыл бұрын

with what sealant do you glue the parts back together ?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Morimoto retro rubber

@ericbikker1279 2 жыл бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Thank you very much

@TheRealChuckNorris 4 ай бұрын

You seem to have several sets of tail lights on your bench.. do you repair them or something?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 4 ай бұрын

I used to disassemble them and paint them the same color as customers trucks full time. Since quit doing it as much due to health risk / paint booth setup.

@user-hr1jv3xd1y Жыл бұрын

I replaced my 2006 Tacoma Tail liights. All tabs are broken but the housing units are perfect. I hate to chuck them in the garbage. If you want them let me know.

@JickJackJake 2 жыл бұрын

Put shims in after splitting one side to keep have to reheat.

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea too , I have a extra flat head I put in on some.

@manjoshaikh7143 2 жыл бұрын

Please show what glue u use for putting this thing back

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Morimoto retro rubber

@nuffsaid6807 2 жыл бұрын

This is the way I did my headlights for my oracles

@nikki5ive3hree38 2 жыл бұрын

Would a 3rd brake light be similar to these

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Can be. I’ve found pre hearing third brake in oven for about 7 minutes at 200 works good. Then use heat gun while it’s warm

@nikki5ive3hree38 2 жыл бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH awesome thank you, had to cut my tail lights open and was hoping it wasn’t going to be the same for it

@michaellungo4182 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , thanks! Have you opened 2013 focus hatchback tail lights? Any pointers would be appreciated.

@colton7373 2 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing it’ll be a similar process. If you’re thinking of paint matching car tail lights that’s a good idea, I’ve never seen something like that before.

@bluntduhon6740 2 жыл бұрын

What if you took a soldering iron with the razor/cutting blade to cut the glue and you stay more to the opposite side from the lense

@andrewgoulbourne5955 11 ай бұрын

I use Hot water and it soften up the sealant then you can open it with a flat head

@masterjhon1234 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get the replacement parts?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure

@blaneaustin3719 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could do some Chevy avalanche tail lights

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir , dm @rooster_retros on Instagram for a quote.

@blaneaustin3719 2 жыл бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH I don’t have any form of social media only KZfaq

@ajeetjyani2109 11 ай бұрын

Hi guys does anybody know how to remove range rover l320 taillights glass cover

@diptzy7086 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, but how do you put em back together

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Morimoto retro rubber

@woodlandscrew-pa8568 2 жыл бұрын

I think the sealer is called permaseal

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

I think so’

@Lbz_on_crack 2 жыл бұрын

Does masking tape on the interior of the lenses leave scratches or residue?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

No scratches at all , and no residue when good quality masking tape is used.

@Lbz_on_crack 2 жыл бұрын

@@JUSTINHAWKSMITH thanks man! Ordered that tape

@headlightdesigngradacac 2 жыл бұрын

Try to do it with european cars😂. They're all welded front to back with some weird vibrations method. Cutting it is the only way to open it.

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

That does suck , no biggy tho. Anytime heat gun method doesn’t work we resort to cutting.

@eliezernegron333 2 жыл бұрын

Who ever is doing this in a oven is hetting for disaster and u can use a torch to do it . Heat gun.. torch like to solder that will work even better...👍👍

@JackHynes-ce7td 10 ай бұрын

Was anyone else counting the amount of times he touched the lamps when they where on the desk ?

@anthonyspillers2612 9 ай бұрын

What adhesive do you use to reattach the lens? That’s what everybody wants to know. You show how to take it off but you don’t show how to reattach it. What adhesive do you use to attach the lens?

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 9 ай бұрын

I have plenty of other videos showing what I use. It’s no secret everyone uses morimoto retro rubber usually. Some use 100% silicone , i some times use both. & then even some plastic weld in a couple small parts to prevent the lense from every pulling away from the housing.

@ripndipgaming3451 Жыл бұрын

Well 275 for 10 mins was too much guess I'll buy another set and try this method

@lkw5699 2 жыл бұрын

And around and around and around

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

And around!

@randomtube8226 Жыл бұрын

I just buy whole new assembly. Problem solved 😂

@eliezernegron333 2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude watch indian and Pakistani do this in video an learn the eazy way to do this that's why they have KZfaq videos 😁😁😁

@PenRippyJr 9 ай бұрын

this wont work on factory tail lights because the plastic is melted together

@kirklishman8997 9 ай бұрын

Yeh that's ok if it's NOT sonic welded.....

@chrisownz1 2 жыл бұрын

I cracked my lens trying open 😔

@BillieHQ 2 жыл бұрын

Most of these aftermarket tail lights look like some eBay special junk

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of them are , have to definitley know which ones are quality and which ones aren’t!

@THEBEANLORD4 Жыл бұрын

i fucking hate my life

@samanthamiller8499 Жыл бұрын

I guess your not gonna answer my messages

@whitefox9 6 ай бұрын

Intro is UP to SHIT

@musselmanmedia5236 2 жыл бұрын

too much and too long of a video. just being honest man i think your trying to post way too much little things and not focusing on the bigger more exciting things. hard to watch 13min of tail lights. seeing a truck meet video or something would be better at this point. upload less with higher quality. seems like your just cramming random videos in. take a week off or so and then i think youd feel more refreshed. kinda feels like your youtube burned out like i said before like random crammed in videos.

@JUSTINHAWKSMITH 2 жыл бұрын

My channel isn’t just about truck show edits. I’ve had hundreds of messages asking me lots of questions about taking apart tail lights so now instead of responding and taking 20 minutes out of my day to help them I can quickly send them this link. For you it may be a pointless 13 minute long video but for someone wanting to save $100’s of dollars , they’ll appreciate the in depth , informational videos I create and upload. The time will come for truck show montages , reveal of trucks , etc. sorry you feel that way but I’m producing more content than ever I’m far from being burnt out. Views , subscribers , & watch time analytics are all climbing faster than ever. I’m going to continue making helpful videos. Thanks for your input anyway!

@thekolbyward 2 жыл бұрын

Clearly you haven’t been a subscriber long on this man’s channel…. Justin’s channel has been all about DIY / How To videos from the beginning and has showed truck show meets etc in between. Honestly I don’t even think you know what the term “KZfaq burned out” even means because anyone with a brain can tell that this was a well thought out video with time put in explaining and showing someone how to do something and save money lol. Maybe since you’ve had a KZfaq channel for over 10 months now that has been putting out such good car scene and car meetups he can take down some notes and learn from a pro at how to make “MoRe ExCiTiNg ThInGs” for videos.

@robertfisk8344 2 жыл бұрын

Justin I would not change a thing I love your content I love your channel it's about DYI and helping others save money and encourage others to work on their own vehicles cuz that's really what it's all about so for anybody that disagrees and thinks that these videos are too long and too boring clearly has no imagination probably doesn't even have a vehicle of their own and is in high school or middle school and is waiting for Mom and Daddy to buy them a already built SEMA truck so they can go to shows and meets without doing any of the work and effort on what it took to make that truck the way that it is. so stick to the truck meet videos and videos of roasting tires and change wheels and tires every other episode cuz that's not boring right I mean woohoo blank and blank got new wheels and tires on this episode yeah you know who I'm talking about I'll give you a hint name rhymes with gay fierro to those who disagree and stop leaving rude comments about DYI videos and get a dictionary and look up what dyi truly means and maybe actually apply yourself to the DYI trade you might surprise yourself or not anyways keep up the great videos don't mean to go off topic

@AA_RON86 2 жыл бұрын

Wtf bro!? Every recent video all you do I bytch and show your ignorance! Justin's the man and his videos are super helpful! If ya dont like it dont watch bro!🤦‍♂️👌🤷‍♂️✌

@musselmanmedia5236 2 жыл бұрын

@@AA_RON86 lol I can have my own opinion. 🤡