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| Cairo94507 |
 Oct 31 2022, 08:22 AM
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Michael  Group: Members Posts: 9,725 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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With the help of Greg T. in Tracy, we got the new hi-mount 3rd brake light and new to me heated rear glass installed yesterday. The 3rd brake light was not difficult, but before we embarked on actually installing the light I met up with Chris @tygaboy , at the Red Barn and he had a heavy duty heat gun we used to induce a slight curve into the light so it matched the curve of the Targa bar and fit perfectly. Thanks again Chris.
We used 3M trim tape to install it. The light is very light, weighs nothing really and the 3M tape is more than sufficient to hold it forever. No need to drill any holes to screw it to the roll bar. Once I clean up the car I will post pictures showing that light installed. Butyl would be the easy install because you roll it out, place the glass, press and assemble. The Butyl does not really squish out anywhere as it essentially stays where you put it. The problem for me was the entire bottom of my glass was loose and it had only been in the car for approx. 3 years. We installed this glass with Urethane. That window is not going to vibrate or leak now. We got a great seal all the way around. Working with Urethane is another story entirely. This was more about laying a nice bead with the electric gun, placing the glass and pressing firmly. The Urethane kind of squishes out and then you need to clean all that off before the Urethane sets up. Greg and I worked together and got it done. Once cleaned up we re-installed the interior. I have to tell you, I was a bit anxious when I saw the Urethane on the paint... but Greg was 100% correct, it cleaned up without a problem. My blood pressure dropped when I saw it cleaned up easily. My brother came with me and we were joined by HB (2-914 owner). HB brought a cooler full of beverages and he and Bob relaxed and watched as Greg and I worked. We had a great day. Greg is a great guy and great teacher- I learned a lot as we worked and I really enjoyed that. We took her for a ride and it was nice not to have that rattling glass noise behind my head. Today I will do a full clean on the car, finishing with a nice coat of wax. But first, I have to go return the Urethane gun to the shop that was kind enough to loan me one of their guns. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached thumbnail(s)     
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| stoneman30hotmail |
Oct 31 2022, 01:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 10-September 22 From: Greensboro, NC Member No.: 26,834 Region Association: South East States |
What is this insulation stuff? What keeps it there? Looks nice and modern. Does it work for the other side?
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| Cairo94507 |
Oct 31 2022, 01:50 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,725 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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@stoneman30hotmail Thats just an off-shoot of Dynamat for sound deadening. It will stick where ever you put it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Cairo94507 |
Oct 31 2022, 05:58 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,725 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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OK, spent the day getting her cleaned back up and putting on a nice coat of wax. Here is the new hi-mount LED brake light.
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