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> 855 Rear Light Lenses, Any ideas?
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post Jul 5 2005, 10:44 AM
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1994 855 T5 covered 230 000 miles - rear light lenses are very faded - any ideas to brighten them up? <_<
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Replace them with V70 taillights.
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post Jul 5 2005, 09:12 PM
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Welcome to the Forum, Pete!
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I agree with Tech, replace them with the V70 taillights. THe V70 ones are more durable - also they look a little different. The orange coloured box in the middle on an origiinal 855, is white in a V70's. Orange to white = Not a big deal. Lasts longer = a big deal.
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If purchasing a new taillight is not an option at this time, try this:-

1) Clean the taillights well.
2) If you feel taking them off will be easier, then do it.
3) Get the clear (transparent) plastic wrapper-stickers. A good brand is 3M, or any other for that matter.
4) Slowly and carefully paste the clear plastic wrapper onto the cracked taillights.
5) Trim off the excess...

:haha: aaaaaaaaaaaaaand VOILA!
(Seem good to go for another 6 months or so...)

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