what to do about this??? side marker light not fitting

[NCtrueconservative]

This is the back left quarter panel. As you can see in the picture I have a huge gap in the front as the light is not fitting in the little recessed part very good.  I've tried all the reflector lights I have, turned them upside down and every which way and none want to fit.  Anyway to fix this with the pegs on the back of the lights??

[burdar]

I'm going to guess that you have an older quarter skin on your car right?  The side marker area was pretty bad on those skins.  The side markers should have been test fit before the car was painted.  The only thing you're going to be able to do now is oval out the mounting holes. 

Go buy some Meguires Plast-X polish.  It will get that side marker looking almost new.

[jimynick]

"The only thing you're going to be able to do now is oval out the mounting holes. "
   Get a rat tail file, slot the holes and split the difference in the fit. Don't forget to touch up the paint before you re-install them. 

[Jamiez]

Go buy some Meguires Plast-X polish.  It will get that side marker looking almost new.

I thought Plast-X was for clear plastics only and wasn't intended for use on colored plastic? If it does work on colored stuff that'd be great, I'd love to give my signals a once over.

[burdar]

I polished up my original tail light lenses with it.

[NCtrueconservative]

Alright guess i'm gonna be ovaling out some holes haha. You're right, should have test fit that before paint. Plum forgot it. The quarters were replaced a few years ago and are basically new. Thanks for the tip on the plastic polish...the car has not been buffed and wet sanded and I just kinda stuck that reflector up there for a picture of my problem. Appreciate the help!