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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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fuuuuuddgge!

Got some HID's for my fogs, thought it would be a good idea to take the reflector out of the light. Heated it up real nice with a heat gun super hot, start to pry the glass off and POW! Glass breaks. It broke pretty clean and I can put the broken piece in place and it seals up but I'm not sure how to attach the broken piece to the light. Hot glue? Super glue? I'm clueless. I feel like an idiot. Anyways.. just venting the anger and my stupidity to you guys.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Got some HID's for my fogs, thought it would be a good idea to take the reflector out of the light. Heated it up real nice with a heat gun super hot, start to pry the glass off and POW! Glass breaks. It broke pretty clean and I can put the broken piece in place and it seals up but I'm not sure how to attach the broken piece to the light. Hot glue? Super glue? I'm clueless. I feel like an idiot. Anyways.. just venting the anger and my stupidity to you guys.
ouch... hot glue isnt gonna cut it. only thing i can think which will withstand the heat is gorilla glue..
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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you can get it at the target
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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I have some gorilla glue. Cool. Never thought about that for glass. It's not clear thats why I wasnt sure about using it.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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its not going to be perfect.. you can put a tiny amount on though with that stuff so visibility should be minimal.... you bone head hahahaha.. sorry i had to.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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haha. I feel so stupid. Now I'll probably be out $100 for a new light. Live and learn. I just need something to keep it together for now. So gorilla glue would be the best bet?
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i think so yes only because you are going to get the best hold with the minimal amount applied.. Also stands up pretty well to heat.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Cool. Thanks! I'll try that while I wait for my new one to be ordered. lol
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Just cover them up with lamin-x, you won't notice the crack.
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Good idea! I'm going to order some right now! lol.
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Got a BIG rock chip on the fogs on my GF. Put yellow lamin-x over them and you practically can't even tell.




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