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Old 11-17-2009, 01:22 AM
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Hwk, use some caution with the next step, I've had success with windex as it contains ammonia and the ammonia will help remove the unwanted RTV. A microfiber cloth is your safest bet for cleaning. If you have any further issues feel free to contact me PM email or phone.
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Old 11-17-2009, 01:37 AM
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how would i get the corner attacted again?
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Old 11-17-2009, 01:41 AM
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Hwk, check your pm.
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Old 11-21-2009, 01:47 PM
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i got mine fixed!
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Old 11-23-2009, 12:31 AM
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VERY NICE! Loving the yellow!
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Old 11-25-2009, 11:12 PM
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Indeed.
Lebren, in my haste I never seated it properly and I have a slight gap in between the trim and the accent. I see everyone else's is seated flush.
So I need a new tube of silicone? Anything specific i'm looking for?
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Old 11-26-2009, 02:56 AM
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look at my picture. it has a little gap too
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Old 11-26-2009, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by HWK11
look at my picture. it has a little gap too
Ay and mine is bigger then that.
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Old 11-26-2009, 11:42 AM
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I truly think it's the way Mazda molded the bumpers. I've done some that fit flush and others that stick out a little bit. The first thing I did was add that chamfer on the top of the lens to prevent the gap but it doesn't help on some eights.
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Old 11-29-2009, 11:07 PM
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Hey Al, have you decided if you're going to reinstall your light? A small gap is okay as long as you can tolerate it, it's a tight fit. Your local automotive store should carry Clear RTV that will work.
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Old 11-29-2009, 11:10 PM
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I had a small gap like HWK which made me nervous every time I washed the car, so I just RTV'd all around the led for peace of mind.
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Old 11-30-2009, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Lebren
Hey Al, have you decided if you're going to reinstall your light? A small gap is okay as long as you can tolerate it, it's a tight fit. Your local automotive store should carry Clear RTV that will work.
Still debating on it. I did do a pretty sloppy install that night.
I will take a pic of the gap to show.
I'm sure water has gotten in there, but the LEDs are still working fine for now. I want to avoid them shorting out later on obviously.
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Old 11-30-2009, 12:36 AM
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i believe lebren uses a special coating behind the light to prevent corrosion..i have seen him personally apply it...im sure he will chime in
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Old 11-30-2009, 03:44 AM
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Love the light!
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Old 11-30-2009, 08:00 PM
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Old 11-30-2009, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by alz0rz
Still debating on it. I did do a pretty sloppy install that night.
I will take a pic of the gap to show.
I'm sure water has gotten in there, but the LEDs are still working fine for now. I want to avoid them shorting out later on obviously.
assuming you can remove the light without damaging it or your bumper the best bet would be to clean all the RTV and tape. If you somehow damage the lens, drop me a PM
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Old 02-27-2010, 04:16 PM
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hey lebren!! just thougth i'd add some night pics that i've been promising for months i forgot to take one with the light off to show the stealth part, oh well!
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Old 02-27-2010, 04:37 PM
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lebren i have a question. after the body shop took my rear bumper off, they put on blue wire splice, and now the light doesnt turn on. should i go buy red ones?
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Old 02-27-2010, 04:39 PM
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Old 02-27-2010, 05:45 PM
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ah, forgot about this thread, 2 more pics from me



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Old 02-28-2010, 09:05 AM
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installing smoked on my tit today... this project is leapfrogging over at least 8 others I have lined up for my car.
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here's a night shot of mine from my POC iphone. Very simple install... very pleased

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Old 03-04-2010, 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by HWK11
lebren i have a question. after the body shop took my rear bumper off, they put on blue wire splice, and now the light doesnt turn on. should i go buy red ones?
Thats terrible, make sure the red wire of the LED Accent Light is going to the red/black wire of the harness. Also make sure the black wire of LED accent light is going to the black wire of light harness.

Also, yeah the blue splices are made for larger wires; connection will be intermittent
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Old 03-05-2010, 02:50 AM
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Orders shipped on the 4th, you'll be one of the first to get yours mike being so close! Dont forget installs have their own page on www.lebren.com

I'm always available too, if you need help.
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