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  1. 03-02-2010, 08:32 PM #1
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    Cracked Tail Light?

    Back in september, when I got in my accident, my left tail light got cracked, but I didn't bother ordering a new one because it wasn't too bad and I was on a budget (16 with no job at the time.. y'know.)

    Today I washed my car and noticed that the light FILLED to the top with water. I let it all out and drilled a hole in the bottom in case it happens again, but I'd like to fix the crack.

    I'm not sure how well the picture shows this, but there crack causes about a 3-4mm space where water can just gush in.



    I'm wondering if I could try and use a lighter to melt the plastic back together? I'm getting new tails sometime soon, but until then, I'd like to have this sealed as best as possible.

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    clear silicone or glue

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    dude you can get that taillight for under 20 bucks on ebay!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kolio View Post
    clear silicone or glue
    I think that's what I'll probably end up doing, thanks :)

    Quote Originally Posted by rez887 View Post
    dude you can get that taillight for under 20 bucks on ebay!
    I thought about buying one, but it's not really worth it since I'm getting JDMs in a month or two - I'm kinda cheap. haha!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rez887 View Post
    dude you can get that taillight for under 20 bucks on ebay!
    Liar!!!

    Ha ha ha ha .... jk jk

    I got mine on eBay and it cost me $25!!!

    Dude just replace them. You can always sell them back. Someone is always looking for a tail light.

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  8. 03-17-2010, 12:23 AM #8
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    I ended up breaking out the heat gun. I pushed the knobby end of a screw driver through the reverse light hole, and pushed while i slowly heated the plastic. It got the job done. Doesn't look perfect, but it actually does hide a lot of the crack - you can still tell it was cracked at one point though.

    Thanks all for your advice!

    keith - I might take you up on that in the future if the offer still stands; It would be good to have another set on hand in case another crazy girl decides to rear end me!
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