Dude you're a lifesaver I'm buying a car that is getting old and you can't get tail light lenses in brand new condition for less than 300 bucks a piece and there are no alternatives for less than 1200. Imma run the reproductions and store the OEM parts to keep them nice for the next owner should I ever sell
Beware this type of silicone for requires moisture to cure... IE the mold must be exposed to the air the mold will shrink at least 10 to 15% if you do not cast your other half immediately will find your casting would be too small
It's been close to 2 yrs. And on the grill and top of the tailights have gone back chrome. The wheels are about 50% faded. I'm sure if Garage kept it would last far longer
Wow thanks for sharing, but I think that you will get more results making the silicon more "liquid", I don't know anything about molding, but I think that something that evaporate can help to make the silicon more liquid for the time needed to fill all the gaps then dry... Don't know, it's only an idea!
it was gonna take a heck of a lot more than 24 hrs to cure that thick amount of that silicone. you're using something that's meant for "air drying" not the 2 part silicone that has a catalyst meant for this type of work. my guess is it never "cured", lights ruined, project was ditched. i'm in the process of doing almost exactly the same thing but for a different car. you can't skim on materials, even as a trial you have to use the right stuff. i'm a model maker by trade so i'm not new to moldmaking though not gonna claim to be an expert either. although i applaud the OP on creativity, effort and willingness to try, this approach was never going to work.
First off... where's the next video to show if it worked or not? And with the silicone tube, maybe CUT the whole end off of the tube [saw it off even] then pump it out in a wad lol [silicone that is].
Awesome my hubby will definitely be taking a look at this video later lol Here from BNO live 👍👍
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Which additives prevent the lights from crumbling under the sun's UV light?
Dude you're a lifesaver I'm buying a car that is getting old and you can't get tail light lenses in brand new condition for less than 300 bucks a piece and there are no alternatives for less than 1200. Imma run the reproductions and store the OEM parts to keep them nice for the next owner should I ever sell
Very informative video but where is its second part?
it failed if you check his vids
Watched and liked and that’s pretty cool that u can do wat u do for the car lights real nice good to learn thanx for sharing
Thank you so much!
Beware this type of silicone for requires moisture to cure... IE the mold must be exposed to the air the mold will shrink at least 10 to 15% if you do not cast your other half immediately will find your casting would be too small
I wish I knew back when I did this haha I figured I had nothing to lose to try
Tips for anybody who wants to try this: pour the silicone glue into a water mixed with dish soap, it wouldn't dry till you pick it up
Huh
but how well does this hold up to UV light from the sun?
It's been close to 2 yrs. And on the grill and top of the tailights have gone back chrome. The wheels are about 50% faded. I'm sure if Garage kept it would last far longer
Wow thanks for sharing, but I think that you will get more results making the silicon more "liquid", I don't know anything about molding, but I think that something that evaporate can help to make the silicon more liquid for the time needed to fill all the gaps then dry... Don't know, it's only an idea!
Do you make headlights too
You should have fixed the scratches and polished the lens before You put it in the mould! Now, You're casting all the imperfections on the new one!
Only time waste
Huh
it was gonna take a heck of a lot more than 24 hrs to cure that thick amount of that silicone. you're using something that's meant for "air drying" not the 2 part silicone that has a catalyst meant for this type of work. my guess is it never "cured", lights ruined, project was ditched. i'm in the process of doing almost exactly the same thing but for a different car. you can't skim on materials, even as a trial you have to use the right stuff. i'm a model maker by trade so i'm not new to moldmaking though not gonna claim to be an expert either. although i applaud the OP on creativity, effort and willingness to try, this approach was never going to work.
Why even edit and upload something like this if there is no working end result?
Like WTF 🤦🏼♂️
You just trolling, wasting yours and others time?
Where’s part 2
First off... where's the next video to show if it worked or not? And with the silicone tube, maybe CUT the whole end off of the tube [saw it off even] then pump it out in a wad lol [silicone that is].
It was a year ago... i dont think well see another video lol
i never knew what that hole was for. I thought it was to hang it up
Absolutely no part 2?
Where is part 2? Lol
2nd part ?
Unfortunately I sold the truck about 2 yrs or so ago
@@SodaCityWerx did it work ?
@@SodaCityWerx you should still post the 2nd half if you got it bro very interested and great video!
I'll try again soon, I'm building a bus now to turn into a rv. I am wanting to do something custom with it!
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Mannnn I heard a door open n I thought you were a goner!!!!
All intensive purposes hahahahahahahahaha
Y la parte 2 no la muestra
why didn’t it work ?
I had and still have no idea what I'm doing haha, I think the silicone should had been thinned out and slowly poured in to lay and cure evenly
Really awesome video! new from farmall like 3 tapped the bell 74