Sonic Disaster

[Yosemite Sam]

Not too hard, just takes time if you want it to come out right. I drilled a 3/8" hole in the middle of each then used a coarse round file to take out enough material to get my dremel in there then slowly ground out the rest. In the sides where it's pointy I used a small triangle shaped file to get that matched up.

 

[Sliver]

Not derailed, I actually think that's sweet as ever!

Anyway here is an update for those who care:
Put the fascia in the sunlight and took my time with the plasidip, it actually turned out quite well this time. Painted my chrome fog rings summit white and popped them into place and finished that job.

Now all that's left are the headlights - dear Lord... we'll have to see how this goes. Tomorrow I'll be painting them and installing my halo rings. Wiring it all and attempting to reseal them properly.

I'll just assume you'll all want pics when this is over, leaky headlights or not haha

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Yes we do! opcorn:

 

[Preloader]

Now it sounds a lot more like your having fun. This thread FTW!!!!

And yes. I want to see what white rings look like. It's relevant to my interests.

 

[Sliver]

Finished with the fascia completely and the only thing left to do is seal the headlights back up and put it all back together!

Anyone know how Beastlick re-sealed his? A complete write up on here would be greatly appreciated Please and thank you

 

[SonicBoy24]

Just wanted to share with everyone how horrible the past couple of days have been for me mod-wise.

I have had a whole crate of things in my room to go on my Sonic, all that involve tearing the front end apart to work on. Waited for a long weekend so I could go slow and do it right and I REALLY don't like paying an arm and a leg for a shop to do work. This is where I am currently.

Halo rings - bought them 3 months ago, tried baking AND hot-knifing the headlights open. No good and made a huge mess. Cut them open finally and they now look horrible. Took the chrome out to black it out and that turned out bad. Tomorrow I'm just going to buy chrome spray paint and try again.

Plastidipped front "mouth" - broke all the clips by the fenders on both sides removing the fascia and tried to plastidip what I wanted. I was too worried about removing the tape in time and ended up with run marks, ripped it all off and gave up for the night.

I also have foglights to swap in and a LED grille kit that have to go on. Am I losing my mind? SO much stress and frustration. Probably should have just taken the parts to a shop and paid to have all of this done Anyone want to chime in and cheer a guy up?

Have you ever tried this kind of stuff before? Cuz that's a lot of bad luck for someone who knows what they're doing...
Don't mean to be a dick, but do you have 2 hands?

 

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Finished with the fascia completely and the only thing left to do is seal the headlights back up and put it all back together!

Anyone know how Beastlick re-sealed his? A complete write up on here would be greatly appreciated Please and thank you

I can't remember what he used, but when I get around to doing my tail lights, I plan to use clear silicone adhesive. You don't want to use harsh epoxies, because they will haze the plastic.

 

[Sliver]

Haha I've worked on cars a ton and done modding before but I've never done the stuff I'm doing this time before. Pulling the bumper cover, working inside the headlights, its all a brand new adventure to me

And I bought some plastic to plastic epoxy that you have to mix and some clear silicone. Think that will do the trick? Epoxy first, then silicone over?

 

[Preloader]

I'd try to test the epoxy on some kind of clear plastic scrap first.

Like I was saying, it might haze. it may look fine at first, but the heat from the reaction my haze the plastic once it cures.

I would:

First, clean both surfaces with an alcohol wipe (careful not to get any on the lens portion).

Then apply a generous bead of silicone all the way around. I mean all the way, you dont want any moisture to get in.

Then find a way to gently clamp the assembly together tight, while the silicone cures for a day.

And lastly if youre concerned about the silicone not holding (although I think it will be fine by itself), use a tack of epoxy on four corners of the outside of the assembly in inconspicuous areas.

 

[Sliver]

That sounds like a winner to me, thanks a bunch!

 

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I'll accept pictures upon completion as a suitable form of gratitude.

 

[Sliver]

Well it may be about a week delay. Went out to check the halo's this morning and the glue i used to install them worked like crap. They slid around and didnt dry and the glue ate the chrome. So I just ordered new headlights for $256. Should be here by the end of the week and then I'm taking them to a professional to have done what I want. Someone that warranties work. But if you'd all like a picture of my front bumper cover I can do that :b sorry for the disappointment though :/

 

[Preloader]

I'm not disappointed. I just ordered 2 taillights this morning. Lol
$250. I'm finally going to get my LED kit going.

I'd never attempt it on my only set of taillights.

 

[Sliver]

Well I wish you the best of luck! Hell if they turn out good, I may have to pay you for a pair if you'd be interested. I'll keep you updated as things change with this project though