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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Got a killer deal on these from another Explorerforum member (Clear Corners):
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BUT, they are drilled for strobes (I was aware when I purchased them):
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So, I don't want strobes, any way to patch these holes?
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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Well, just for appearnce, try sticking a small piece of shiny aluminum tape onto the back of a larger piece, and then apply it over the hole, so the smaller piece is facing in. It won't be a good reflector, but it will make the hole less obvious.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GonneVille
Well, just for appearnce, try sticking a small piece of shiny aluminum tape onto the back of a larger piece, and then apply it over the hole, so the smaller piece is facing in. It won't be a good reflector, but it will make the hole less obvious.
yeah, well, you can't see the hole looking in the lamp housing, just when you turn it around and off the vehicle. Make sense?

I'm more worried about condensation buildup... :?
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JB weld and another peice of plastic
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Could you use a strobe housing, and just don't hook it up/put bulbs in?

Other than that, JB Weld...
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by driverjohn2005
Originally Posted by GonneVille
Well, just for appearnce, try sticking a small piece of shiny aluminum tape onto the back of a larger piece, and then apply it over the hole, so the smaller piece is facing in. It won't be a good reflector, but it will make the hole less obvious.
yeah, well, you can't see the hole looking in the lamp housing, just when you turn it around and off the vehicle. Make sense?

I'm more worried about condensation buildup... :?
Most aluminum tape has really good adhesive, but the heat might get to it. You might try some of that insulating shiny tape, it'll stay stuck through d*mn near any kind of abuse, and the seal should be good enough to keep water out.
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Originally Posted by Sully1742
Could you use a strobe housing, and just don't hook it up/put bulbs in?

Other than that, JB Weld...
kinda what I was thinking too....

Remind me, what is a JB weld?
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How large is the hole?

Could always just take a small piece of metal, plastic, etc and put some RTV around the hole and cover it that way. Guaranteed seal.
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
How large is the hole?

Could always just take a small piece of metal, plastic, etc and put some RTV around the hole and cover it that way. Guaranteed seal.
quarter-half inch wide. Yeah, kinda thinking RTV Silicone something...
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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What about one of those thick plastic push trees like you find in your trunk or splash shields?
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