Tail light gasket

[CharlieZ]

I know a lot of guys have cut gaskets from computer mouse pads and it works OK. Here's one made from "hobby foam." A piece for one gasket was $1.49 at a local craft store.

Major advantage is that hobby foam is closed cell. It doesn't absorb water. It cuts clean with a laser too. I'm disappointed that the woman who cut these for me is not the least bit interested in making any more. The laser cutter is/was her husbands. There may be issues. :-( In any case, they work out great. So if you know anyone with a laser cutter, you may be in luck. If not, a sharp hobby knife may do a fair job.
Charlie Z

[neanderpaul]

Nice

[sc72]

Thanks Charlie thats good to know.

[smurfstiva]

i used campershell sticky tape

[Britstiva]

How about attaching a printable design to follow for those who want to do make their own?

[skimsucka]

nice! i just did mouse pad trick today installing brand new smoothies they worked great!

[milehighbear]

we use to use the rubber from innertubes. Easy to cut, won't soak up water, and is right thickness. Plus if you screw up first one, there's enough to make more.

[Aaronbrook37]

Good... this'll be cheaper than mousepads. I loved making my mouse pad gaskets, personally. Nice find! As for making more, I wouldn't bother. It takes the skills of a third grader to make these... if you can trace a pattern and use a pair of scissors or an exactoknife, you can make these with no issue. Obviously, being able to use a socket and unplug wires is a prerequisite as well. What would be cool would be a life-size scan or "mold" for them if people find theirs are completely destroyed. One of mine had eroded completely, but the other was good enough to trace.

[smurfstiva]

when i went to make my "euros" the gasket was gone on one and fellout in my hand on the other