how to repair broken or cracked plastic turn signal indicator lens

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2016
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    In this video, I demonstrate the proper method of repairing a broken turn signal indicator lens. Many of vintage lenses are not available any longer so it makes sense to just repair what you have.
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  • @davesstuff1599
    @davesstuff1599 3 роки тому +3

    It even magically received the inside pattern too, you are so badass.

  • @digitalmarcel
    @digitalmarcel 7 років тому +13

    I tried searching for some of that C4 moulding putty online to repair my scooter indicator and now I'm in a badass prison on terror charges. Thanks Ichiban Moto

    • @whereswaldo5740
      @whereswaldo5740 3 роки тому

      If this was more recent I’d think it was from the marine base.

  • @chrisb.6616
    @chrisb.6616 7 років тому +5

    I just made whole headlights for my Nissan Xterra using your technique. Thank you for the tutorial! Saved me a lot of $$$.

  • @2stroke4me
    @2stroke4me 7 років тому +1

    This method beats carving a new lens out of a block of plastic! Thanks Ichiban!

  • @elrayox8932
    @elrayox8932 7 років тому +27

    I used that same mold putty to caulk my fireplace against air leaks. Won't know how well it works until this winter.

    • @ipdjbt
      @ipdjbt 7 років тому

      Lmao

  • @risc19
    @risc19 7 років тому +19

    This repair was only possible thanks to spork.
    Thank you spork.

    • @fistpunder
      @fistpunder 7 років тому +4

      All hail the mighty SPORK!

  • @JESUSCHRIST-ck6ug
    @JESUSCHRIST-ck6ug 6 років тому

    this my childs,its how u fix things, ussing the most easy and available products ,with almost u bare hands n simply tools..
    love you all...

  • @callahans44
    @callahans44 5 років тому

    Nice. DIY. Pride of ownership.

  • @davesstuff1599
    @davesstuff1599 7 років тому +2

    you make everything look so easy. never thought of using C4 for that use, amazing ingenuity.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      yea, C4, C5.. whatever is on sale

  • @Almightychair
    @Almightychair 7 років тому

    Your videos are brilliant. Literally at least an out loud chuckle every time.

  • @rossfitness
    @rossfitness 7 років тому +2

    This is now my favorite and I've watched all of your videos. My custom café racer is almost complete. Thanks man!

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      haha ! thanks for watching and sharing !

  • @Wunel
    @Wunel 7 років тому

    Ichiban, you're amazing mate, love these videos, thanks so much.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      you are very welcome ! thanks for watching and sharing :D

  • @PAPATexas
    @PAPATexas 6 років тому

    Awesome job! love that polish too! Nigal will be happy! 👍

  • @Auggies1956
    @Auggies1956 7 років тому

    Quite frankly I'm stunned with the results....... Really ! Good job professor.

  • @steveoutdoorsuk1788
    @steveoutdoorsuk1788 3 роки тому

    Genius!
    Thank you sir for sharing your awesome knowledge with us.
    All the very best.
    Take care,
    Steve. 👍👍

  • @kabali1788
    @kabali1788 7 років тому

    I'm going to send away for some cotter pins to secure my creaky floorboards tomorrow. Just the thing !. Thank's for the inspiration and solving my problem. I'm sure I won't be disappointed !. You are a genius, Sir.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      they are handy little devices to have around

  • @randyelviss4801
    @randyelviss4801 7 років тому

    Excellent repair work and I have found the polishing compound with the micro-beads in them work just great! I also thought the comment about blasting cap separation technique to be cutting edge and very innovative. Keep up the good work and it looks like your little bag of mental stimulation herb is almost out!
    Cheers to all!

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      .. oh, reminds me to fill that perscription

  • @gasgiant7122
    @gasgiant7122 5 років тому +3

    Omg, you are the funniest guy on UA-cam, I don’t know where you get your inspiration from? Army surplus putty, pmsl

  • @koblih69
    @koblih69 Рік тому

    Great work man!

  • @eldodos83
    @eldodos83 7 років тому

    That repair is bad ass sir!

  • @vjtakeshi
    @vjtakeshi 5 років тому

    i love your way to fix.

  • @Coldfin9er
    @Coldfin9er 7 років тому

    Nothing beats that feeling of getting a fresh ticket on your bike for another year!

  • @1950cappie
    @1950cappie 7 років тому

    That was very cool!

  • @Redneckmfg
    @Redneckmfg 7 років тому +1

    My Great Grandson was in the army back in 1779 and he brought tons of that putty home with him.. we never knew what to use it for !!!! NOW WE KNOW ! Thank you Ichiban for clarifying what to use in on......

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      oh, sure no problem- happy to help !

  • @MidwestMotoRider
    @MidwestMotoRider 7 років тому

    Great tutorial on how that all works! You are bad ass for sure!

  • @alexikharatishvili2453
    @alexikharatishvili2453 4 роки тому

    so pleasant when you can blow spirit into broken things and make it work again, I do the same with anything i can repair and its way cooler than buying new one :)))

  • @thefreedomguyuk
    @thefreedomguyuk 7 років тому

    Wow, it looks as good as new !! (-:

  • @thnksno
    @thnksno 7 років тому

    Awesome repair!

  • @opforr7
    @opforr7 7 років тому

    love it!

  • @ranjhabatalvi9271
    @ranjhabatalvi9271 7 років тому

    wow , Power Scissors, diamond bit drill and that duct taped screwdriver. never knew i will see all those in this video.
    Thanks man..............

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      i make those screwdrivers if you need one

  • @Peppe_zohhoo
    @Peppe_zohhoo 7 років тому

    awesome bro

  • @ragilmastapela3831
    @ragilmastapela3831 6 років тому

    Amazing job...

  • @robnuts01
    @robnuts01 7 років тому

    Amazing repair! Looks like new. :)

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +2

      well, at least good enough to pass safety inspections

  • @LilDoggy
    @LilDoggy 7 років тому

    Every screwdriver I've ever seen you use is class A

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +2

      of course. they are hand crafted bad ass awesomness . I have a video making them on youtube

  • @TarpeianRock
    @TarpeianRock 5 років тому

    The Ichiban Magic !

  • @DiesInEveryFilm
    @DiesInEveryFilm 7 років тому +16

    Brilliant I'm now going to repair my shattered window with the same process.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +6

      maybe use different colours and create a mosaic of patterns

    • @DiesInEveryFilm
      @DiesInEveryFilm 7 років тому +2

      Ichiban Moto ah yeh good idea just wasn't sure if the different colours would make it an MOT failure

    • @busted_dyna8580
      @busted_dyna8580 3 роки тому +1

      @@DiesInEveryFilm he needs g10 dust!

  • @FCAutos
    @FCAutos 7 років тому +4

    Interesante... Good stuff

  • @MyNoctis
    @MyNoctis 6 років тому

    amazing thanks

  • @darkshadowsx5949
    @darkshadowsx5949 5 років тому +1

    I have the resin already what color should I make it to fix my broken soul? its missing a lot of chunks.

  • @buckwheat7424
    @buckwheat7424 7 років тому +1

    how can you get the alignment so perfect? beautiful work.

  • @richardc7516
    @richardc7516 7 років тому

    learn and laught
    love this 2 in 1
    thanks

  • @zmrmilind
    @zmrmilind 7 років тому

    Thanks it worked perfectly for me

  • @teleman5678
    @teleman5678 6 років тому

    You sir are badass

  • @adan1172
    @adan1172 3 роки тому

    JOYful moment~

  • @dominickoo4322
    @dominickoo4322 6 років тому +26

    wouldn't it be much easier if you just remove the right side indicator lens and make a perfect copy of it without any flaw?

    • @gasgiant7122
      @gasgiant7122 5 років тому +14

      Dominick Koo
      You’re not a regular Ichiban Moto viewer are you?

    • @johnlivingston9217
      @johnlivingston9217 4 роки тому +1

      What’s the fun in that? Lol

    • @nexpro6985
      @nexpro6985 3 роки тому +2

      Those indicator lenses are obviously 'handed' otherwise he would have done what you said.

    • @whereswaldo5740
      @whereswaldo5740 3 роки тому +1

      @@nexpro6985 Yup. You can’t put the passenger lens on the drivers side. Duh.

    • @nexpro6985
      @nexpro6985 3 роки тому

      @@whereswaldo5740 you do realise I was kidding, right? This is an Ichiban vid lol.

  • @oozi
    @oozi 7 років тому

    That army surplus molding putty is pretty neat! I need to make a new lens to the headlight of my café racer, i'm going to use your technic after i can buy the kit from Nickletown Customs!!!

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      +1 no sense doing something one-off when kits are available :)

  • @jimiblue1277
    @jimiblue1277 4 роки тому +3

    oops! i now realized that this is a joke! Sorry for calling you a fraud! lol!

  • @Ticholasnesla
    @Ticholasnesla 7 років тому

    great video

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      thanks for watching and sharing ! :)

  • @bornfacesimbuwa902
    @bornfacesimbuwa902 5 років тому

    Excellent!!!! Where to find raisin is my problem in my country..

  • @MothershipVideos
    @MothershipVideos 7 років тому

    Unbelievable. Good job.

  • @colinwoodburn4379
    @colinwoodburn4379 7 років тому

    B B B B BAD TO THE BONE total BADASSS thanks for another ''top tip''

  • @ericchevalier74
    @ericchevalier74 7 років тому

    Can't wait for the how to make a swivel screwdriver.

    • @howietorock
      @howietorock 7 років тому

      agree but i need one to around a corner

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      I actually have one of those

  • @9mmtotheMellon
    @9mmtotheMellon 7 років тому +1

    Great job as usual, I would have gone for a candy wrapper and sellotape, but I'm just an armature

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      that's a quick fix, yet not not road legal for safety inspections

  • @charliebaker799
    @charliebaker799 6 років тому +1

    Wonderful repair, Ichiban! I use the same putty. How do you dispose of it? I've had terrible trouble with it reacting with other contaminants in my garbage can (cigarette butts, matchsticks, candle-wax etc). The city are refusing (excuse the pun) to take my garbage after what they term "An apocalyptic event in their incinerator furnace". Any ideas would be gratefully accepted.

  • @Mukeshmiktecrep
    @Mukeshmiktecrep 7 років тому +1

    Can I use Marine grade putty instead of Army surplus...

  • @mickcoomer9714
    @mickcoomer9714 5 років тому +1

    Bril job. Just one point. The cotter pins. Around here we call that style a nail.

  • @michaelknight2897
    @michaelknight2897 6 років тому

    ok, some of your stuff im not sure about, but this is fucking magic.

  • @LateralSnow
    @LateralSnow 7 років тому

    I subscribed and I've been watching these videos for a while now and i still can't ... i mean i don't know if he really fixes all these items with these original and crazy techniques or if it's just a big fat (funny, very well acted and assumed) joke.
    Either way i love the videos and their tone !

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +2

      signal lenses are serious business

  • @andrewwilson8317
    @andrewwilson8317 6 років тому

    Applying a little heat to the moulding putty can soften it and help it to take fine detail more easily. If you going to use a blow torch then make sure no petrol or oily rags in the area, safety first!
    As an asides I did see a dude at a recent bike run with Ichiban motor tattoo on his arm. Bad ass.

  • @mad3arber
    @mad3arber 7 років тому

    bad ass brother

  • @INTERNA9
    @INTERNA9 7 років тому

    Awesome

  • @TriumphRascal
    @TriumphRascal 7 років тому

    Pure genius...or its witchcraft! Either way, I'm impressed yet again by your skills my friend.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      it's nothing magic... just science ;)

  • @fieldpiece851
    @fieldpiece851 7 років тому

    Badass

  • @naimroni5557
    @naimroni5557 7 років тому

    hai bro,what kind of resin that u use? can i use ab resin/epoxcy resin

  • @churchhouseclassics
    @churchhouseclassics 7 років тому +1

    outstanding! I do have to ask of those that hit the thumbs down.... "what exactly were you expecting?" badarse as we might say this side of the Atlantic ;-)

    • @hafeexius
      @hafeexius 5 років тому +1

      Blame the Australians. Their thumbs up looks upside down to us.

  • @OGKILLa9365
    @OGKILLa9365 7 років тому

    At 4:14 with that hand still I busted up laughing

  • @nerdwell5318
    @nerdwell5318 7 років тому

    Great video, great fun, but I do have a question: After the 180, you get a mold pattern that goes all the way around for the exterior of the lens, this is good, but when you fill the back with putty, how do you keep the inside contour to make the "void"?

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      just flip it around 180 too

  • @peterkanellopoulos1417
    @peterkanellopoulos1417 2 роки тому +1

    Tried burning the putty away for ease, couldn't find the lens after, definitely wear safety goggles. 0/5 stickers

  • @MegaKencam
    @MegaKencam 7 років тому +1

    I lost it at "Army surplus putty"!

  • @elbibiq9033
    @elbibiq9033 3 роки тому

    @ Ichiban Moto ior whoever has the info :D
    what resin is that exactly? I as well need to patch/recreate part of a turn signal lens and what ever epoxy putty I tried doesn't work 100% . it either doesn't grip on the lens plastic (like fiberglass) or it's not UV resistant or even not water resistant (like Gorilla epoxy) or or or.
    thanks!

  • @kenlelon369
    @kenlelon369 7 років тому

    ...speechless...

  • @victordeckerquispesantelic5600
    @victordeckerquispesantelic5600 7 років тому

    bad ass!

  • @2LateIWon
    @2LateIWon 7 років тому

    omg i just ran across your vids today. There's a lot of truth mixed with total BS i wonder how many people have tried some of your Ideas and never realized you were BS'ing them.
    Just subbed!!!

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +2

      yes, (B)rilliant (S)olutions for all !! :)

    • @2LateIWon
      @2LateIWon 7 років тому +1

      +Ichiban Moto lol perfect response

  • @vn82acd
    @vn82acd 7 років тому

    wow

  • @GoldyFox675
    @GoldyFox675 7 років тому

    Bad Ass! That looked like some Colgate plastic polish, they must branching out.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +2

      they own just about everything now

  • @muktarmashukura950
    @muktarmashukura950 3 роки тому +1

    Where can I get the materials for making?

  • @kuyaquote3614
    @kuyaquote3614 4 роки тому

    Hi there what chemical u usesir

  • @RajSingh-li9mm
    @RajSingh-li9mm 5 років тому

    Suuuuuuppprrrr..bbbbbb.. 👍🤘

  • @bloodyhell451
    @bloodyhell451 7 років тому +2

    Another brilliant tutorial ! Make sure you don't smoke near that moulding putty........

    • @silent_bob_
      @silent_bob_ 7 років тому

      C4 is fairly safe as explosives go, you need a combination of extreme heat and a shock wave.(ie blasting caps) to set it off. You can burn C4 like wood and even shoot it with a gun and it won't explode.

    • @bloodyhell451
      @bloodyhell451 7 років тому

      Thank god for the Nobel peace prize ;-)

    • @silent_bob_
      @silent_bob_ 7 років тому

      As far as I know RDX (The explosive part of Compound C4) has little to do with the Nobel peace prize. The only connection I can make is that it was designed to be more powerful than TNT which was created by Alfred Nobel.

    • @silent_bob_
      @silent_bob_ 7 років тому

      And I think Nobel created the first plastic explosive. But I am not sure.

    • @dougankrum3328
      @dougankrum3328 7 років тому

      ...Dynamite.....nitro-glycerine and porous clay (bentonite)....

  • @fulesmackofule
    @fulesmackofule 5 років тому

    Guys, don't fall for it. This guy is just joking.

  • @daveb2428
    @daveb2428 6 років тому +11

    When you gonna do a vid on "How to fix a screwdriver with ductape"

  • @PhillBirch
    @PhillBirch 7 років тому +1

    Is that putty Army C4 Plastique (RDX) explosive? (I know it's safe without a detonator and of relatively low toxicity)
    If so, are you using it because it's cheaper than other synthetic putties?

    • @caujka
      @caujka 7 років тому +5

      It does not stick, and it holds the shape well.
      And, of course, it's cheap and available.

    • @PhillBirch
      @PhillBirch 7 років тому

      Thanks - All those are important considerations :-)

    • @GeorgeTsiros
      @GeorgeTsiros 7 років тому

      nah, he just happened to have some lying around

    • @PhillBirch
      @PhillBirch 7 років тому +1

      +George Tsiros I suppose it's reusable too, unless it's been detonated of course ;-)

    • @GeorgeTsiros
      @GeorgeTsiros 7 років тому +1

      Phill Birch you can still use it, it's just a big hassle that you have to go around collecting the pieces together :(

  • @DogmaFaucet
    @DogmaFaucet 7 років тому

    What model Triump is that? A GS750T?

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      it's a GN .... very rare bird

  • @Dirty_Chevy
    @Dirty_Chevy 3 місяці тому

    Where can I buy it from? I checked on your website. There’s nothing there.

  • @inthenameofjustice8811
    @inthenameofjustice8811 7 років тому +11

    "Army surplus putty" Ha Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +8

      I'm not cheap, I'm thrifty !

    • @Aaron-se1qw
      @Aaron-se1qw 7 років тому +5

      Army surplus putty=C4 hahaha

    • @rottnlove
      @rottnlove 5 років тому

      Army surplus putty and antique yard art instant moving system...
      Rose's are red
      Violets are red
      Trees are red
      Grass is Red
      HOLY SHIT THE YARD IS ON FIRE!!!!!

  • @rodrigomartinelli741
    @rodrigomartinelli741 7 років тому +1

    I can't get wich kind of resin you are using.. and how do i ask for the color ¿?

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому

      2 part lens repair resin with one millidrop of yellow and red

    • @rodrigomartinelli741
      @rodrigomartinelli741 7 років тому

      +Ichiban Moto i see.. i'll see of i can get that around here..

  • @mikeydk
    @mikeydk 7 років тому +6

    I heard it is easier to remove from the mold by using a blasting cap.

    • @mattgrooms3298
      @mattgrooms3298 7 років тому +1

      That only works with the military surplus putty.

    • @mikeydk
      @mikeydk 7 років тому +1

      Yes, but it is worth it. And that plastic tap from when filling the mold, will also get removed at the same time.

    • @mattgrooms3298
      @mattgrooms3298 7 років тому +1

      +Captain-Slow that's genius I must go try it I always have trouble getting that out.

  • @MoreBetterer
    @MoreBetterer 7 років тому

    Nickletown Customs makes the best products

  • @zappa916
    @zappa916 6 років тому +4

    i would have like to see how the real one turned out.

  • @BLACKRAIN390
    @BLACKRAIN390 5 років тому

    Is the dye food coloring

  • @sunilkhairnar9915
    @sunilkhairnar9915 Рік тому

    Which chemical compound is used?

  • @nowayman666
    @nowayman666 7 років тому

    Un génie, tu es un génie xD

  • @jayanitinni1230
    @jayanitinni1230 4 роки тому

    What are the material ?

  • @michaels3429
    @michaels3429 5 років тому

    Im actually starting to become scared at the idea of ichiban moto and power tools. Its a God blessing he only has duct tape screwdrivers

  • @troxstarr
    @troxstarr 7 років тому

    hey +ichibanmoto can u list all the inderegents to make a lens.

  • @Fr3ubel
    @Fr3ubel 7 років тому +1

    24 hours since my first view at the vid and i'm still laughing....

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +1

      I just watched it again ..

  • @googlesucks5318
    @googlesucks5318 7 років тому +4

    Don't forget to donate any unused military grade modeling clay to the schools so the kiddies have something to make ashtrays out of and give to mommy and daddy for Christmas.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto  7 років тому +2

      yes, think of the childrends

  • @gorgon9786
    @gorgon9786 7 років тому

    this is badass!!.. and be careful with that putty stuff,.. think it can put your mustache upside down..

  • @cjlaw100
    @cjlaw100 6 років тому

    You know how those old tri umps can be. So finicky

  • @TheRocketsciencee
    @TheRocketsciencee 7 років тому

    Can I use similar method for my camera lens? tehee