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Old 01-24-2014, 08:01 AM
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What the hell? I wasn't, nor really ever, am talking to you J.

I've taken TL headlights apart four times times on three separate occasions. Never had a leak. I don't know what to tell you but that's just how it is.

And did I say issues? No. Although the one mentioned got resolved, on it's on, after a week. And was also a lot more technical / difficult than anything you've ever done to your lights.

So...nice try. Grow up. Thanks for the laugh.
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Old 01-24-2014, 09:16 AM
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Is it better to have more butyl in the turn signal corner than the rest of the channel? I think that's where my problem is
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Old 01-24-2014, 09:21 AM
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I've never had a leak, period. Hot weather, rain, cold weather, snow, nothing. Why would you continue on when you knew you didn't get all the stock clips clipped? Do it right the first time.

And screw using the stock butyl. Clear those channels and start fresh. Get it hotter in the oven for longer. Put it back in several times as you go around the edges and seal. And as mentioned, use clamps all the way around.

I've never understood how successful modders have such issues with this mod.

And there's my 3G post for the day. Cya all tomorrow!
Not everyone is as awesome and perfect as you are
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Edit: Whoops, guess I need to list who I'm talking to before people go off on narcissistic rants.

story,

You want as much butyl as you can without it seeping where it isn't suppose to.

When done, go around the edges where the two halves meet and put down a bead of clear silicone. Use your finger to smear it flat.

Follow the DIYs. The only thing I like to do differently is bake hotter for longer, put it in several times as I work on them, and the silicone tip mentioned.
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Old 01-24-2014, 09:41 AM
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Yeah I definitely regret not clearing the channel the first time and only using a little bit of new butyl, but I want to paint something else anyways so I guess it worked out that they leaked. Just a learning experience that's all. I might do the silicone, but depending on how tight my seal is, I might not bother.


Thanks though, appreciate it
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That's kind of the point. Do it even though you think you don't need it. Trust us.

And you're welcome glad I could help.
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IF I ever wanted to go back and do like a ZKW-r swap, or any modification, is the silicone going to make it difficult to separate? Or does it dry to a rubber texture?
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It dries to a rubber. It can be removed later.
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Lost traction a shit ton coming into work today, maybe I shouldn't have been going 70.. LOLOLOLOLERSKATES!!!

Come into fucking work, parking lot is nearly empty. Pussssiesssss..
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Old 01-24-2014, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
the boss sent an email and said if there is ice on the road, use your best judgement



does that mean, I'm not going in tomorrow?





how do you get this stuff off????

looks like i'll have to stay home.
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how do you get this stuff off????

looks like i'll have to stay home.
off? Don't be a pussy, you've never driven a kaleidoscope?
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Old 01-24-2014, 11:51 AM
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If you insist on being a pussay.. A pot of hot water, a scraper and a towel. Hot water to melt of ice, towel dry residue, scrape off whatever ices back up on the windshield.

I saw some dumbass hit his wipers on the fwy today.. except he must have hit the juice because I saw overspray. Shit iced over immediately, he freaked the fuck out.

Dumbass.
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Hahahahaha what a numb nut

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that pic was taken at like 530am.

i made it to work guise!
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Originally Posted by Majofo
If you insist on being a pussay.. A pot of hot water, a scraper and a towel. Hot water to melt of ice, towel dry residue, scrape off whatever ices back up on the windshield.
i bet you would feel bad if some one actually did this
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Originally Posted by maharajamd
What the hell? I wasn't, nor really ever, am talking to you J.

I've taken TL headlights apart four times times on three separate occasions. Never had a leak. I don't know what to tell you but that's just how it is.

And did I say issues? No. Although the one mentioned got resolved, on it's on, after a week. And was also a lot more technical / difficult than anything you've ever done to your lights.

So...nice try. Grow up. Thanks for the laugh.
Pretty sure his response was in lieu of the arrogant, condescending tone of your post. Seems like you overlooked that.
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Not this again
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Originally Posted by justnspace
i bet you would feel bad if some one actually did this
It works..
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Although, if you have a dingus in your windshield, you might have a bad time.
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Is it really that cold in Texas right now?
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my nizzles...

what I love is the opener
"nor am I ever addressing you" WHILE addressing me. Oh the irony...
anyway, point proven and HAPPY FRIDAY Y'all!

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Originally Posted by ebelp
Pretty sure his response was in lieu of the arrogant, condescending tone of your post. Seems like you overlooked that.
Or was that projected because you don't like me?

Also, I find it incredibly humorous how all of you guys come out of the woodwork for the dumbest of things.

Nothing changes.

Edit: How does one address someone addressing themselves without addressing said addressee?
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It'll be 70 tomorrow
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Man, you guys sure like sucking each others cocks.
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Originally Posted by maharajamd
Or was that projected because you don't like me?

Also, I find it incredibly humorous how all of you guys come out of the woodwork for the dumbest of things.

Nothing changes.

Edit: How does one address someone addressing themselves without addressing said addressee?
Cuz we are all each other's ninjas who look out for each other. It's called brotherhood, sister
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I like you plenty, Chad...you know this.
At least you hung around here for the day.
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Maj...you're next. You better not take forever like last time!
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"Chad and J are going to get into it..."

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Justn, going shooting tonight, break in my new toy. pew pew.
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Maj...you're next. You better not take forever like last time!
It takes hours to get off.. use more teeth this time.

scrape it I said!
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hey, honestly, with the right wine, smegma can be a delicacy...scrape away!
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How do you feel about butt juice?
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Justn, going shooting tonight, break in my new toy. pew pew.
nice, Im debating on taking off and going to the indoor range
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Maj...I'm open to it...
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well, I rarely argue with fact. Know this.
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