Aftermarket tails, condensation? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RFB · 01-07-2014, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chen

Can you take that stuff off later?

Same thing -

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kALMIGHTY · 01-07-2014, 11:21 PM

I've noticed condensation on both my Buddy Club tail lights (driver and passenger side) but only on extremely cold days (around -30 C)

I'm not sure if this is because even the tiny natural amount of moisture in "dry" tail lights is freezing to the point it's visible, or if the tail lights are actually taking in moisture.

It went away when the temperature warmed up last time but came back recently and the temperature hasn't warmed up so I can't say for sure whether it's the temperature's fault or the tail lights themselves.

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RFB · 01-07-2014, 11:29 PM

All tail lights are subject to flooding because of the design flaw -

Glue the gaskets to the tails and seal the top of the lights with snowman snot-
NO MORE FLOODING ! OR CONDENSATION -

CERBERUS

RFB · 01-07-2014, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chen

Can you take that stuff off later?

Hook yer fingernail under the leading edge of the snot -
Pull away really slow -

PRESTO ! ALL GONE - sticks to yer finger though -

DON'T eat it - other wise you'll end up in the ARE you CLEAN OR DIRTY THREAD !

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greenguy101 · 01-13-2014, 07:05 PM

Thanks for this. I used the sticky tack on mine tonight and it worked pretty well. I am on my second set of crystal eyes and I had a little condensation in the right light yesterday. I just wish I could find sticky tack in black. I don't like how I can see the white in the gap when the trunk is closed.

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ericmpena · 01-13-2014, 07:09 PM

I have stock tails for sale...condensation free.

greenguy101 · 01-13-2014, 07:53 PM

Lol... I still have my stock tails as well. I just prefer the look of the crystaleyes. Even with a little condensation. Lol

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greenguy101 · 01-13-2014, 07:55 PM

For anyone that is looking for black sticky tack I found this. I am going to pick some up tomorrow. Name: uploadfromtaptalk1389660896074.jpg
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mush · 01-13-2014, 10:47 PM

let us know how that goes

RFB · 01-14-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by greenguy101

For anyone that is looking for black sticky tack I found this. I am going to pick some up tomorrow. Attachment 63337

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Just remember - you're building a dam. The goo has to be thick enough on top and shaped to divert the water flow .

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armythug · 01-14-2014, 10:21 AM

It won't happen with my Sard tails.

CreinCrein · 01-14-2014, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

I've noticed condensation on both my Buddy Club tail lights (driver and passenger side) but only on extremely cold days (around -30 C)

I'm not sure if this is because even the tiny natural amount of moisture in "dry" tail lights is freezing to the point it's visible, or if the tail lights are actually taking in moisture.

It went away when the temperature warmed up last time but came back recently and the temperature hasn't warmed up so I can't say for sure whether it's the temperature's fault or the tail lights themselves.

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Glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I also notice this effect during really cold days. I've got normal condensation on occasion as well - especially when the air is moist.

RFB · 02-14-2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFB

Snow man snot seal

Works on ALL tails

Further to the above -

Spent 99 cents on another brand of tack adhesive to test it and found it creeps over time and is very sticky (leaves hard to remove residue) - not suitable.

I mixed it with dust and cigar ash and then it retained shape.

For those in very hot climates don't use runny snot !

CEREBRUS

illest86 · 02-14-2014, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFB

Further to the above -

Spent 99 cents on another brand of tack adhesive to test it and found it creeps over time and is very sticky (leaves hard to remove residue) - not suitable.

I mixed it with dust and cigar ash and then it retained shape.

For those in very hot climates don't use runny snot !

CEREBRUS

I actually returned a set of Grazio's because they leaked like the stocks. If only this was around at the time!

Am I crazy or does it seem like our cars are unfinished in spots?

01-07-2014, 11:29 PM	#31
RFB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Canada Posts: 936 Thanks: 145 Thanked 422 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	As I said many times before - All tail lights are subject to flooding because of the design flaw - Glue the gaskets to the tails and seal the top of the lights with snowman snot- NO MORE FLOODING ! OR CONDENSATION - CERBERUS Last edited by RFB; 01-07-2014 at 11:35 PM. Reason: As usual - my fookin gawd ufall spwellink !

01-13-2014, 07:05 PM	#33
greenguy101 VMFIC ORLANDO SCIKOTICS Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 292 Thanks: 46 Thanked 144 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for this. I used the sticky tack on mine tonight and it worked pretty well. I am on my second set of crystal eyes and I had a little condensation in the right light yesterday. I just wish I could find sticky tack in black. I don't like how I can see the white in the gap when the trunk is closed. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk __________________ "Silence is acceptance so start talking or quit bitching!"

01-13-2014, 07:53 PM	#35
greenguy101 VMFIC ORLANDO SCIKOTICS Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 292 Thanks: 46 Thanked 144 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol... I still have my stock tails as well. I just prefer the look of the crystaleyes. Even with a little condensation. Lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk __________________ "Silence is acceptance so start talking or quit bitching!"

01-13-2014, 07:55 PM	#36
greenguy101 VMFIC ORLANDO SCIKOTICS Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 292 Thanks: 46 Thanked 144 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For anyone that is looking for black sticky tack I found this. I am going to pick some up tomorrow. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk __________________ "Silence is acceptance so start talking or quit bitching!"

01-14-2014, 10:21 AM	#39
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It won't happen with my Sard tails. __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

01-07-2014, 11:21 PM	#30
kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've noticed condensation on both my Buddy Club tail lights (driver and passenger side) but only on extremely cold days (around -30 C) I'm not sure if this is because even the tiny natural amount of moisture in "dry" tail lights is freezing to the point it's visible, or if the tail lights are actually taking in moisture. It went away when the temperature warmed up last time but came back recently and the temperature hasn't warmed up so I can't say for sure whether it's the temperature's fault or the tail lights themselves.

01-13-2014, 10:47 PM	#37
mush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #81 of 2500 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 951 Thanks: 358 Thanked 395 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	let us know how that goes

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