Administrators hughezee Posted July 18, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thought I would share my centre light cluster seal/trim replacement and with very few exceptions the one on your coupe is probably cracked and looking green in places especially behind the cluster itself Also if you missed it in the video, Honda doesn’t sell the seal separately I did have my concerns about it being a sponge variety and holding moisture, but my first experiment over 6 weeks ago turned out fine and it compressed enough to provide a good enough seal. Although I did try the solid version as well and after a few minor adjustments making it my third attempt I am happy with the results of the neoprene 6mm foam rubber strips. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Nice job Stu, looks tidy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 19, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 8 hours ago, Shaun said: Nice job Stu, looks tidy. Thanks buddy, I was hoping to make a kit for other members, but it wasn't as straight forward as it looks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted July 20, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 That's where I think I get the water gets in after a jet wash. Then when the boot is open and upright the water drips in through the nuts holding the backs of the clusters. Do you have a favourite site where you get the strips from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 20, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 5 hours ago, AhsyV6 said: That's where I think I get the water gets in after a jet wash. Then when the boot is open and upright the water drips in through the nuts holding the backs of the clusters. Do you have a favourite site where you get the strips from? I think your spot on regards the water dripping in as I've just tested it after a refreshing spot of rain and no water drips Also I purchased the strips from a pro-audio parts supplier (trade only) although spotted one on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121047384225 just a little trimming required 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted July 20, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 7 hours ago, hughezee said: I think your spot on regards the water dripping in as I've just tested it after a refreshing spot of rain and no water drips Also I purchased the strips from a pro-audio parts supplier (trade only) although spotted one on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121047384225 just a little trimming required Ordered....thanks Stu! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Retro Rich Posted July 21, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Yes, I hope to do this before too long Also a good time to wax seal all the innards 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted July 21, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Retro Rich said: Yes, I hope to do this before too long Also a good time to wax seal all the innards Good plan stan (aka Rich) !!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Retro Rich Posted July 23, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 On this lovely sunny day, I decided to tackle this job. It has definitely been on my mind some time. I would like also to express my thanks to Stuart, providing me with the inspiration and confidence to start tackling work on vehicles. Everything I'm doing on cars now, is giving me a sense of excitement, rather than a sense of fear Needed a clean up, but surprisingly no mould or serious signs of corrosion. Clean up. Then treated small corrosion spots around bolt holes.... After removing the old seal and cleaning up, I applied the new self adhesive rubber.... Then wax sealed the rear of the car. Refitted the lamp cluster..... I then de-rusted and painted the locking nuts.... Wax sealed the screw threads... Refitted..... Job done!.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 23, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Cracking job buddy a little dab'll do ya on the rust prevention 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted July 23, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Superb job Rich! Unless i'm mistaken, that looks suspiciously like "P" profile draught excluder that you used? That's good stuff as well, i've used it on a few little jobs round the car and being "closed cell" foam rubber like the 6mm stuff Stu used, it won't let water in and/or hold it. A little suggestion to prevent water ingress round bolt holes, holes for trim poppers/studs etc is a self-adhesive neoprene washer. You can get them in all sorts of sizes/profiles including standard and penny washer profiles. If they prove to be too big, an appropriately sized "O" ring with a bit of Geoffs favourite smeared on it (Vaseline for those who don't know what i mean ) will also help to seal the dryness in and the wet stuff out! Either will tighten up a sloppy fitting trim button as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted July 24, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Good job there Rich. I know I'm being picky but personally, as your paint is light, I would remove the boot emblems and polish where they were. Not so noticeable on my car as its dark but on lighter cars the dirt underneath the emblems really stands out. Opportunity too while they're off to give them a clean too. Or you could de-badge the rear end? Just saying as I know you're a perfectionist Rich. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted July 31, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 All I wanted to say is that I did mine today and it came out p*** poor AND I sheared off one of the threads! I think I will clean up the original seals (which were in very good condition) and reuse them. Very frustrating day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 31, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Sorry to hear that buddy I have a spare rear cluster if required 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Retro Rich Posted August 2, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 On 7/23/2016 at 11:23 PM, Laird_Scooby said: Superb job Rich! Unless i'm mistaken, that looks suspiciously like "P" profile draught excluder that you used? That's good stuff as well, i've used it on a few little jobs round the car and being "closed cell" foam rubber like the 6mm stuff Stu used, it won't let water in and/or hold it. A little suggestion to prevent water ingress round bolt holes, holes for trim poppers/studs etc is a self-adhesive neoprene washer. You can get them in all sorts of sizes/profiles including standard and penny washer profiles. If they prove to be too big, an appropriately sized "O" ring with a bit of Geoffs favourite smeared on it (Vaseline for those who don't know what i mean ) will also help to seal the dryness in and the wet stuff out! Either will tighten up a sloppy fitting trim button as well. Yes, you're correct here Dave. It was "P" profile draught excluder. I thought it was a bargain for £7 and seems to have worked well. Next up will be the rear lights either side. Also, I think I'll try the cotton buds. Removing badges doesn't appeal greatly I have to say 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted November 4, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 On 02/08/2016 at 8:31 PM, Retro Rich said: Yes, you're correct here Dave. It was "P" profile draught excluder. I thought it was a bargain for £7 and seems to have worked well. Next up will be the rear lights either side. Also, I think I'll try the cotton buds. Removing badges doesn't appeal greatly I have to say The "P" profile draught excluder stuff is just the ticket for this job, so I stand corrected on my original method as I'm using a bit Rich had left over, thanks mate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted February 9, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 The storm guard stuff we both used seemed to be the best quality and fit according to Rich and I agree with him http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EPDM-P-or-E-Rubber-Draught-Seal-Door-Draft-Excluder-5m-10m-lengths-/230861111559?var=&hash=item35c0650107:m:mEs1hm8nUwu-cfS2kA-z5vQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted February 9, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 This was the state of my rear cluster which in all fairness was in excellent condition....I think I might even reused the original rubber strips. Because the draught excluder strip I used was a bit thick it was a very snug fit and I just tightened it too much and snapped a thread. So I found another cluster a polished it up with my polisher and some Menzerna polish.....check out the results below. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted February 9, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Well if a job's worth doing and all that, looking frigging awesome mate 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted February 10, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 What's the green tinge all about in the reversing light, got the same on mine? Or is it just the colour of the plastic in certain light? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangoman Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Mine's the same colour green inside when looking from the outside...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted February 10, 2017 Moderators Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'm seeing a red tinge which would come from the red of the reflector as it has stripes going across the reversing lens. Unless there's something i've missed in one or other of the photos.............. but then comes colour blindness. I'm not thankfully although some colours when they're right on the edge of their spectrum tend to give me a bit of bother. Red and green are two of the most commonly "transposed" colours when colour blind. Could it be something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted February 12, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I have been thinking its maybe mould/moss from the inside....unless you open it up you'll never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangoman Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Nah, wrong colour..... Same both sides. And yes, I know I have condensation behind the Lens.... Hence why I want to replace the Rubber Seal along the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted February 12, 2017 Moderators Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 See what you mean about the green tinge now. It looks like there's something in the constriction of the lamp that's green and that's what's causing it - perhaps a PCB layer somewhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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