rylee144 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 https://offerup.com/item/detail/1003320788?q=comanche https://offerup.com/item/detail/945154441?q=comanche couple i saw on offer up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, jdog said: I believe the reflectors are in the lens Here is a pic of the inside. The reflector is in the housing. It should be fairly simple to get some new reflectors in there if needed but I’m more curious to see how many housings get broken as a result of people trying to swap lenses. Most of the housings out there are in really rough shape anyways. @Dzimm repito housings will probably be hugely popular very soon. Surprised keystone didn’t just make a whole new tail lamp with housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 minute ago, ghetdjc320 said: Here is a pic of the inside Ah yeah realized I was way behind on that response, helps if I read page two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 yeah, these guys. they are attached and not part of the actual housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Pete M said: are you saying that you... won't be buying a pair of repops? because (assuming an affordable price) I'm betting you will. that'll give you a item to scan after you pull off the old lens. not sure what to do about the reflective bits inside (the ones required by DOT so your truck illuminates when headlights hit it) I haven't had time to put my energy into dismantling one yet. no I'll be buying the repop lenses for sure, just looking for the housing the lens attaches to that is already missing the lens so that I don't have to dismantle a good light, but I don't really want to spend a fortune on half a light lol. #96 has a cracked lens but I'd rather have one that is already missing the entire lens. The reflectors I am sure I will find some kind of reflective tape or very thin reflector that has similar reflective quality as the originals. I wouldn't sell them if I couldn't find a good reflector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 5:52 PM, scaleless said: Everyone, quick, sell your tail lamps before the repros crash the market! Hell no. I've got 2 spare sets. One good, and one meh. Plan to eventually redo the meh set....if they don't turn out well, I'll put the good ones on after the repaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 anyone know what glue to use to glue the lenses back on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleless Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, Jesse J said: anyone know what glue to use to glue the lenses back on? I would use Automotive Goop. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CCID28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, scaleless said: I would use Automotive Goop. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CCID28 sweet thanks bud. I am bored so I am going to restore my lenses tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Duplicate threads merged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Anyone know how to take apart the lenses from the housing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleless Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jesse J said: Anyone know how to take apart the lenses from the housing Blast it with a heat gun, carefully get a plastic spudge in there and seperate the pieces. These tools are great for things like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078SYV8NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, scaleless said: Blast it with a heat gun, carefully get a plastic spudge in there and seperate the pieces. These tools are great for things like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078SYV8NZ Ok great thanks bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 How’s much blasting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleless Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Get it hot, but not enough to deform the plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ok we will give it a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ok this isn’t working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 21 hours ago, Jesse J said: Ok this isn’t working Keep at it patiently. Heat and consistent pressure will eventually release the adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, ghetdjc320 said: Keep at it patiently. Heat and consistent pressure will eventually release the adhesive. ok cool going to take another stab next weekend I need to get through this week of school and then summer . Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 looooots of patience. it's super easy to melt the plastic with a full-on heat gun if you pause in a spot for too long. eventually I'm going to try the oven method with one of my crappier tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Pete M said: eventually I'm going to try the oven method with one of my crappier tails. It's so tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Has there been any update on these that anyone knows of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I haven't heard a peep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 9:50 PM, Dzimm said: The reflectors I am sure I will find some kind of reflective tape or very thin reflector that has similar reflective quality as the originals. I wouldn't sell them if I couldn't find a good reflector. Dupli-Color spray chrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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