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Gluing Eye Lids?!?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sirwamz, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. Sep 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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    sirwamz

    sirwamz [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I bought the T-rex eyelids on eBay and I haven't had the time to paint them (cause fall semester started) but I was wondering how the guys who have them here glued them to the headlights. I know the instructions say to use 3M double sided tape, won't the tape make it look like it sticking out a little? I used the tape for the emblems cause I painted them black so I know it holds up but Im not sure how it would do in the headlights. Thanks. also, any pics would be appreciated.

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  2. Sep 11, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    Jerez

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    i used this thin 3m tape i bought at home depot...n my eyelids have been on there for months thru washes, rain, 110 F weather n still going strong...they bearly pop up a lil around the grill but its hard to notice.
    hope it helps.
     
  3. Sep 11, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    just use 3M double sided automotive tape...to remove the eyelids you need a heat gun or blow dryer to remove em...its not an easy task to remove the eyelids without a little heat...

    btw...with the 3M tape mines don't pop out...

    day time shots...
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    night time shots...
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  4. Sep 11, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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    sirwamz

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    Thanks guys, I still got some left over 3M tape from when I painted the emblems, I just wanted sure how well it would hug the lights. I feel more confident now.
     

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