rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
08-26-2013, 11:47 AM
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J, of course they have different sizes for the decals...i'm saying they're all made on the same machine. all the ones on eBay are all the same, just diff sizes.
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08-26-2013, 11:50 AM
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^Lol random wiseguy.
08-26-2013, 11:52 AM
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oh shit i just realized this is like 3 pages old.
i hate when the pages load out of order like that.
mah baddddd. carry on.
i hate when the pages load out of order like that.
mah baddddd. carry on.
08-26-2013, 12:18 PM
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Errybody wubs doz deep rear ends....
08-26-2013, 09:26 PM
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Good shots of all the tails together!
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08-27-2013, 08:18 AM
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Thanks everyone! 
Well I'm really glad that you guys enjoy what I'd done. What I noticed is there is a very unique situation with modding the base reds. Primarily because most of the time, if you are paying someone $200 to mod your tails...you were NOT going to chance them not looking modded enough, so the base reds were typically not the go to lens to play with. So it would have to be someone like me, with too much time on my hands to kinda see what it would look like.
I do appreciate the feedback!
Took another vid to show the visibility in the dark.
Well I'm really glad that you guys enjoy what I'd done. What I noticed is there is a very unique situation with modding the base reds. Primarily because most of the time, if you are paying someone $200 to mod your tails...you were NOT going to chance them not looking modded enough, so the base reds were typically not the go to lens to play with. So it would have to be someone like me, with too much time on my hands to kinda see what it would look like.
I do appreciate the feedback!
Took another vid to show the visibility in the dark.
08-27-2013, 08:23 AM
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That's a completely correct observation. No one would want to pay someone to do trials on these and then not be happy.
Now they will be the most popular tails for a while. IMO.
I think everyone actually loves the all reds they just never liked the washed out look it has stock. This is how they should have came from the factory.
Now they will be the most popular tails for a while. IMO.
I think everyone actually loves the all reds they just never liked the washed out look it has stock. This is how they should have came from the factory.
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08-27-2013, 08:29 AM
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J, help seal my tails and fix my headlight.
Signed,
~Austin
Signed,
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08-27-2013, 09:09 AM
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But, but, we're just friends now! Our modding relationship is dead, sucka!! 
Plus, you already know how to do it, so if you don't it's just because you're just lazy! The tail sealing I have a feeling you just need to press them together better and then wet your finger and spread the butyl across the seam better.
Chad, for sure man...and thanks!
I agree, I looked at a lot of old pictures and sometimes I'd love the reds and sometimes not depending on contrast/lighting. Now, you create that constant contrast!
Plus, you already know how to do it, so if you don't it's just because you're just lazy! The tail sealing I have a feeling you just need to press them together better and then wet your finger and spread the butyl across the seam better.
Chad, for sure man...and thanks!
I agree, I looked at a lot of old pictures and sometimes I'd love the reds and sometimes not depending on contrast/lighting. Now, you create that constant contrast!
08-27-2013, 09:32 AM
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Yeah, probably. The headlight is looking seriously horrible now though. I don't think we sealed it very well. My other headlight is doing just fine though. 
08-27-2013, 09:35 AM
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Stupid sloth. Remove headlight, add more sealant, use clamps to secure, reinstall.
08-27-2013, 09:42 AM
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Yeah, I'm sure that of the 5 times I've opened and closed my own, and twice doing yours that I somehow managed to twice NOT seal yours up properly.
Dude, it's not condensation, at least not last time we looked at it...it comes and goes with heat, almost like paint vapor that got baked on to the fog area from when you were running them all the time.
I don't get it.
Dude, it's not condensation, at least not last time we looked at it...it comes and goes with heat, almost like paint vapor that got baked on to the fog area from when you were running them all the time.
I don't get it.
08-27-2013, 09:47 AM
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I don't either. And yesterday, it had condensation inside, the other headlight did not, hence, a leak somewhere.
I think the heat from outside and possibly the bulb is baking the condensation or whatever and making it permanent.
JnC!
I think the heat from outside and possibly the bulb is baking the condensation or whatever and making it permanent.
JnC!
08-27-2013, 09:57 AM
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That sucks Austin...
08-27-2013, 10:58 AM
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I don't have polish, nor do I have proper sealant! I have butyl though.
08-27-2013, 11:03 AM
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You should only have to lead the horse to water so many times... Lol
Butyl is the sealant Austin.
Polish? Surely you have polish for your paint still? Or go buy a $8 bottle of PlastX...
PlastX is all I used when I just redid mine. Inside and out. They look brand new.
Butyl is the sealant Austin.
Polish? Surely you have polish for your paint still? Or go buy a $8 bottle of PlastX...
PlastX is all I used when I just redid mine. Inside and out. They look brand new.
08-27-2013, 11:05 AM
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I never got around to buying it. I know butyl is the sealant. I mean sealant for after I polish, like JnC does.
08-27-2013, 11:06 AM
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^Ok then head to Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, or Walmart and buy a thing of mineral spirits and clear gloss spar urethane... Should be no more then $20.
08-27-2013, 11:23 AM
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You know that feel you get when you log on the 3G facebook page?
Yea.... LOL
Yea.... LOL
08-27-2013, 11:35 AM
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Base reds look awesome J.
@ ud -I always try to run a layer of clear silicone around the seam after everything has been put back together. Never had leaks with that method.
@ ud -I always try to run a layer of clear silicone around the seam after everything has been put back together. Never had leaks with that method.
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08-27-2013, 12:02 PM
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08-27-2013, 12:40 PM
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I started running a bead of clear rtv along just the top seam and have had great luck too.
Do you guys leave the signal area in the back portion of the housing, or put it into the front lens when pressing them back together.
Do you guys leave the signal area in the back portion of the housing, or put it into the front lens when pressing them back together.
08-27-2013, 01:37 PM
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I put it in the back then pushed the halves together.
I too run a thin layer of RTV as a last step. I did it all around though.
Since this last time was my first experience with butyl I didn't put a ton in the grooves. I saw a picture of RU_JELLYs lights that Bruce did that were half assembled and it looked like Bruce put 2-3 times more butyl in there then I did... Lol
I too run a thin layer of RTV as a last step. I did it all around though.
Since this last time was my first experience with butyl I didn't put a ton in the grooves. I saw a picture of RU_JELLYs lights that Bruce did that were half assembled and it looked like Bruce put 2-3 times more butyl in there then I did... Lol
08-27-2013, 04:54 PM
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I plan to not add ANY to my next opening/closing. I've found that I've created more issues by adding too much and not being able to press the two halves ENTIRELY together. Less is more, and a bead of silicone should do the trick.
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08-27-2013, 09:15 PM
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Video does not exist.......
08-27-2013, 09:19 PM
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What silicone do you use?
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08-27-2013, 10:28 PM
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Awesome photos and progress!
I thought I was the only one who ever thought about drilling the frosted lens. I tested it out a while back when I had extra tails sitting around...
I tried various sizes too, I even drilled out all the concentric circles.
I never put the tail lights back together though so I never got a taste of how they looked behind the lens and what not.
I figured it was a great way to get that individual LED look---but still manage to cover up the LED board.
Great to see you pioneering some mods!
I thought I was the only one who ever thought about drilling the frosted lens. I tested it out a while back when I had extra tails sitting around...
I tried various sizes too, I even drilled out all the concentric circles.
I never put the tail lights back together though so I never got a taste of how they looked behind the lens and what not.
I figured it was a great way to get that individual LED look---but still manage to cover up the LED board.
Great to see you pioneering some mods!
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08-28-2013, 08:38 AM
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Thanh, I use permatex clear silicone rtv adhesive.
Glad we came to the same conclusion!
Komodo, turns out I'm NOT the pioneer then! Ha ha...well, I did end up drilling the whole thing out, but after the size of the LED is opened up you really can't tell it's much bigger. It really is the best of both worlds.
Glad we came to the same conclusion!
Komodo, turns out I'm NOT the pioneer then! Ha ha...well, I did end up drilling the whole thing out, but after the size of the LED is opened up you really can't tell it's much bigger. It really is the best of both worlds.
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08-28-2013, 10:34 AM
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Thanh, I use permatex clear silicone rtv adhesive.
Glad we came to the same conclusion!
Komodo, turns out I'm NOT the pioneer then! Ha ha...well, I did end up drilling the whole thing out, but after the size of the LED is opened up you really can't tell it's much bigger. It really is the best of both worlds.
Glad we came to the same conclusion!
Komodo, turns out I'm NOT the pioneer then! Ha ha...well, I did end up drilling the whole thing out, but after the size of the LED is opened up you really can't tell it's much bigger. It really is the best of both worlds.
i might have to give this a shot when i finally get around to doing my tails
08-28-2013, 10:36 AM
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Doing mine this weekend! 
At least modding an extra set of tails. Probably put them on a bit later.
I'll probably do the stripes J. And when those are in and I'm happy I'll probably do a set of supers with my stock set. Then I can switch back and forth to keep it fresh. Lol
At least modding an extra set of tails. Probably put them on a bit later.
I'll probably do the stripes J. And when those are in and I'm happy I'll probably do a set of supers with my stock set. Then I can switch back and forth to keep it fresh. Lol