shadow Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I see some of you have a black border around all the front lights on your TGPs? How can I get that black border and more importantly get rid of the yellowish tint that the headlights have. I see new non OEM ones selling on Ebay for like 90 bucks a piece I would like to salvage what I have. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 It depends on if your headlights are glass or plastic. Which ones do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I will have to check tomorrow. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 They are more than likely plastic if they are yellowed. Find some glass units from an 88 - 89 model year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 They are more than likely plastic if they are yellowed. Find some glass units from an 88 - 89 model year. Yeah I would assume plastic too by the yellow color. Glass ones and even plastic OEM ones are nowhere to be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 time to hit the junkyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 meguiars plastex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 meguiars plastex. thats hella good. I polished up the cutty sedan inner signals that are always puke yellow very nicely with it. I even shaved the lettering off on one set and then polished them! what type of paint and prep do you guys recommend??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 you mean clear coat sand paper and solvents? I could go to API and ask?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I see some of you have a black border around all the front lights on your TGPs? How can I get that black border and more importantly get rid of the yellowish tint that the headlights have. I see new non OEM ones selling on Ebay for like 90 bucks a piece I would like to salvage what I have. Thanks Chris The black border is 1989 specific, but some people here have used paint, vinyl, etc. to reproduce that look on their 1990's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I know what it looks like, but anyone have any comparison shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 With: Without: I like them either way myself. I borrowed those pictures from a few members here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 So, I don't think I've seen a black car with that done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 ALL 89 TGPs red or black had the trim. 90's didnt. Note: The car pictured on top with the trim is my TGP. It is a 1990 model, but I put the trim on there myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I know that, I was just saying I haven't seen a black one, 89 stock or 90 added with the black on it, or at least I haven't noticed if I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krenzy Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 One other thing to mention is the 89's were all glass headlamps, and the paint refuses to stick on there for more than a month. I know, my '89 has been peeling since...if anyone can find a way to keep paint on glass, please share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 One other thing to mention is the 89's were all glass headlamps, and the paint refuses to stick on there for more than a month. I know, my '89 has been peeling since...if anyone can find a way to keep paint on glass, please share! I'd get a cheap glass headlight from some junkyard car and try spraying that duplicolor bedliner spray on it. That stuff adheres well to metal and other stuff, so it should stick to glass and stay there for quite a while. I can take a picture of a piece of metal with it on there to show you what color black that stuff is. Matt, here's some black 1989's..last night I just uploaded the first cars I found for comparison... This one below has the special RPO code "SNK"..aka sunk in the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I don't have pics right now but that Plastx stuff made a noticeable difference on getting rid of the yellow on my headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry455 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 my 90 has glass head lights. the fog lamps while yellow after awhile but I use novus plastic polish. I think it is similiar to meguiars , my dad always used it one his boat for the roll up plexi windows. it works great with not too much work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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