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Scratches on third brake light? - 4/27/2008 12:35:18 AM

NorCalMustang

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My third brake light is all scratched up. I was just wondering if this is a common problem. Anybody know the cause of this?

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RE: Scratches on third brake light? - 4/27/2008 7:07:16 AM

6Stang99

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This definately is a common thing. I had it happen to mine and seen it on a ton of other mustangs. I am considering buying a new LED brake light. But until then I just used a can of Dupli Color Gloss Black paint, taped off the light area, and painted it black. Looks nice as hell actually and with the MUSTANG decal I put on it it looks like new.

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RE: Scratches on third brake light? - 4/27/2008 9:04:01 AM

20Mustang00

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Mine has done that too.. but not that bad.. maybe the spoiler helps shield it some...

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RE: Scratches on third brake light? - 4/27/2008 1:58:36 PM

00mustanggt6

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mine did that too so i took some black vinyl and covered the whole thing except for the part that lights up

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RE: Scratches on third brake light? - 4/28/2008 6:05:06 AM

mcfarway

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Yeah, I did the 'rattle can resto' on mine as well (and polished the end with some compound & a buffer). Definitely shows age unless you do some touchup ...

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RE: Scratches on third brake light? - 4/28/2008 6:28:19 AM

RyansQuick6

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If you use the headlight renewal method it can come out pretty all over again. Just make sure you remove it from the trunk.

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