side marker bezel questions

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  1. maverickdvm

    maverickdvm Member

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    Are the front and rear side marker bezels(without lenses) the same?
    What is the best way to remove and reattach the assemblies since they are melted on stock?
    Thanks!
     
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  2. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    No...they are not the same. I believe the rear is "deeper" than the front...or visa versa.

    Take a pair of side cutters and cut the plastic. Once installed on the car....one really doesn't need the "melted on" proceedure.
     
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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    If you want them melted on, use a soldering iron, and melt the plastic to lift them off, and then melt it again to put them on. Like Craig said, it isn't necessary, but will eliminate rattles, if they are loose. Good luck!

    Earl
     
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    mine are just two bolts from the back of the lights i dont know what is deeper i shaved mine off sorry i think i have some just laying around though
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I like the early chromed ones. A lot of times you can find just the bezel. The lens can be polished up like new pretty easily.
     
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