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Old 02-06-2011, 09:47 PM
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Default Tail light covers won't stay on

My tail light covers won't stay on. I use 3M and they still fall off after awhile.
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Old 02-06-2011, 09:48 PM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

surface isnt clean then when you apply the tape
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Old 02-06-2011, 09:53 PM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

I cleaned them and then rubbed alcohol pads on them. Still.. Fell off.
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Old 02-06-2011, 11:45 PM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

maybe you should just leave them off
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Old 02-07-2011, 04:29 AM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

Try scuffing the area with sandppaper where they would stick so it grips if you really want them on
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:23 AM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

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maybe you should just leave them off
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:23 AM
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^^lol
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:55 AM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

i was thinking the same thing... its a sign!!!
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:56 AM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

just tint em instead
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Old 02-16-2011, 08:04 AM
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Default Re: Tail light covers won't stay on

usually they should just clip on, or pop on.
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