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Old 02-29-2004, 11:11 AM
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Foggy Signals Need Advice

I did a search on this one for a bit and I can't seem to find a clear and concise answer, so please don't hate me for asking.

My car looks really great body-wise IMO. It's got a very recent paint job and new stripes along with clear corners and the red Z28 front grill with aftermarket fogs. The only thing that really tends to make the front end look bad is the turn signals/parking lights.

Camaros seem to have this chronic problem and it's something that I have never seen repaired in a tech article or anything like that. I was just wondering if anyone could give or find me good instructions for fixing my foggy turn signals.

I don't even know how to get them off the front of the car, I am worried that I am going to break them if I fart around too much.
Old 02-29-2004, 11:48 AM
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I would buy some new ones and then do this. https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/t...ensation.shtml
To remove you have to get behind them from under the car and use a 10mm socket and a ratchet.

Found the link to repair your old ones. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/186985/6

Hope this what you were looking for.

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Old 02-29-2004, 11:55 AM
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about $100 will take you all the way with both new ones from GM
Old 02-29-2004, 02:42 PM
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you can also apparently file the notch on the bottom when there removed and it prevents fogging...
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I purchased new one thru http://www.gmpartsdirect.com

They cost less at gmpartsdirect.com than thru the local dealer even with the outrageous shipping charges.

later
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Old 02-29-2004, 04:19 PM
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Awesome, now that is what I call a productive thread!

Thanks Guys!
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or did you mean to make them clear agian like this? drilling a hole in them wont simply clear them up, i believe its the plexiglass material thats wore out and faded. I simply cut the fronts off, took the plastic reflector out, and then belt sanded the front so its even, then used polyurathane glue and put new plexiglass on and let it sit over night, and also sprayed 'duplicolor' chrome paint in.

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I manage to clear mine up.. turned out the outside of the lens was just oxidized over time.. I did a cut polish by and.. and it turned out great..
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I cut the front of the assembly off and put a piece of Lexan over it, And then both sides are now covered with 4 bars of billet aluminum that match my billet grill...
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