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FT-86 SpeedFactory · 09-30-2013, 02:21 PM

Haven't had any issues on our Tom's or any of the ones we have sent out to customers!

RFB · 11-18-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RFB

My warranty swapped OEM tail lights also got condensation.

One of my Crystal eyes started showing minor leakage so I looked closely with the trunk lid open and saw suds accumulating at the base of the trunk lift mechanism.

Its an obvious water channel that continually assaults the top of the tail lights, which can eventually lead to tail light contamination of any tail light.

So - for 99 cents I got a pack of snowman snot (sticky gum for fridge post it notes) and made a dam that channels the water away from the top of the tail lights.

Seems to work so far , waiting for more temp and humidity extremes to be sure. Will post pics soon.
:happy0180:

Waitin for a camera -

adprokid · 11-18-2013, 01:10 PM

My friends crystal eye, he got condensation after 2 months of installation, it happened when he washed his car yesterday

Phaedrus29 · 11-19-2013, 03:57 AM

I haven't had condensation issues with Colins or Toms now. My advice: Be very careful about torquing down the nuts, use new gaskets, and apply 3M weatherstrip adhesive too.

RFB · 11-19-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by adprokid

My friends crystal eye, he got condensation after 2 months of installation, it happened when he washed his car yesterday

Methinx ALL tail lights will eventually get condensation due to the design flaw of the car.

Some have better sealing gaskets but over time, the water pressure will breach them also.

soundman98 · 11-19-2013, 10:12 PM

it's nothing a large tube of silicone can't fix!

RFB · 11-19-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

it's nothing a large tube of silicone can't fix!

I should work but the flex in the black plastic could eventually break the seal against the body - Thats why I chose snow man snot -

RFB · 11-19-2013, 10:28 PM

Also - 99 cents from the dolar store --

RFB · 01-06-2014, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFB

My warranty swapped OEM tail lights also got condensation.

One of my Crystal eyes started showing minor leakage so I looked closely with the trunk lid open and saw suds accumulating at the base of the trunk lift mechanism.

Its an obvious water channel that continually assaults the top of the tail lights, which can eventually lead to tail light contamination of any tail light.

So - for 99 cents I got a pack of snowman snot (sticky gum for fridge post it notes) and made a dam that channels the water away from the top of the tail lights.

Seems to work so far , waiting for more temp and humidity extremes to be sure. Will post pics soon.
:happy0180:

Snow man snot seal

Works on ALL tails

sirsol66 · 01-06-2014, 09:44 PM

What is that?

RFB · 01-06-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sirsol66

What is that?

Check ALL my many posts explaining -
Right click etc. - windows 101

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newports · 01-07-2014, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sirsol66

What is that?

lol I think he is talking about gum tack. I guess in Canada they call it snow man snot? Or maybe that's a brand?

RFB · 01-07-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by newports

lol I think he is talking about gum tack. I guess in Canada they call it snow man snot? Or maybe that's a brand?

In the great white north it's called adhesive tack. I call it snow man snot because I'm warped.

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Chen · 01-08-2014, 12:06 AM

Can you take that stuff off later?

11-18-2013, 01:10 PM	#17
adprokid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: ZN6 / GDB-G Location: Far Posts: 589 Thanks: 710 Thanked 263 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My friends crystal eye, he got condensation after 2 months of installation, it happened when he washed his car yesterday Attached Images

11-19-2013, 10:12 PM	#20
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it's nothing a large tube of silicone can't fix! __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

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RFB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Canada Posts: 937 Thanks: 145 Thanked 422 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Snot Also - 99 cents from the dolar store --

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