cleared my tailights today - Honda Prelude Forum

blkvteclude · 07-07-2002, 04:03 PM

i had some time on my hands and tony (oneludedude) helped me a lil bit it was not as hard as i thought just took a lot of time especially since we had a drimel tool but not the right bit for cutting but it still came out good the only thing i am worried about is condensation do yall experience this after putting them back on?

phatfarm · 07-07-2002, 07:25 PM

nope all the sets I did came out good...

heat up the black housing for a good 5-10 mins untill that expoxy becomes soft and sticky.. then just sqeeze the red lense on.. I just my knee and all my body weight to push it in... then i hold them together and heat it up for another couple of mins just to make sure she seals..

blkvteclude · 07-07-2002, 10:08 PM

blah im about to take them back off and do that to make sure they are on there good i was scared to push too hard and crack my only pair of lights

Padge · 07-08-2002, 09:04 AM

could you guys give your step by step construction of the custom clear reflector? When I made mine, I used a dremel, but the plastic got all these hairline shatter marks when I was cutting it, so up close the reflectors dont look as good as they could. I was just wondering what you guys do to make them look good, do you glue them in place, or did you cut them with the tabs so they snap in place? Thanks.

phatfarm · 07-08-2002, 10:25 AM

Well I traced the old reflector onto the new material with a pen.. Then I got a metal ruler and an exacto knife and etched the new plastic material.. basically like when you cut tiles,,, then I just snapped out the basic shape.. Then I used a dremel to sand it down,, then I used a file for the exact fitment.. Fits real tight ,, no need for glue and silicone and stuff like that..

Just takes time..

Padge · 07-08-2002, 11:24 AM

was the reflector material you used flimsy or pretty hard?

blkvteclude · 07-08-2002, 02:57 PM

i used the hard plastic material what did you use i used the dremel tool to cut it but the bit i had wasnt doin the job good so it took a long time came out pretty good

froggysquasher · 07-08-2002, 08:57 PM

hey man. some fellows here heard bout how ya did your lgihts and i did one of mine tonight and i plan on doin the other tommorrow night. but anyway they were wondering if ya could help them do theirs cus i told em i suck at it lol. if ya coudl just pm or im me or email me or reply or wutevea and let me know. thanks peace

phatfarm · 07-08-2002, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by Padge
was the reflector material you used flimsy or pretty hard?

FLIMSY!

blkvteclude · 07-08-2002, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by froggysquasher
hey man. some fellows here heard bout how ya did your lgihts and i did one of mine tonight and i plan on doin the other tommorrow night. but anyway they were wondering if ya could help them do theirs cus i told em i suck at it lol. if ya coudl just pm or im me or email me or reply or wutevea and let me know. thanks peace

yea i wouldnt mind doing it are your friend willin to pay