The Light that Made it Home

jarobi

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I regretted selling my HDS EDC lights.
One I sold came home! My buddy told me it quit working. I sold it to him in mint condition, knowing full well he'd put it through its paces on his farm. It came back with the Arc 4 pocket clip and stainless bezel I bought from Lighthound.

Stretched the spring, reinstalled, it fired right up. I'll replace the lens and give it a good cleaning and maintenance.

HDS' engineering and attention to detail even in these legacy lights still gives pause.

Here she is with the recent eBay acquisition.

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Modernflame

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The prodigal flashlight returns! Looks like it could use some TLC, but owning it would make me proud.

That was the only problem? How, I wonder, did he over-compress the spring?
 

jarobi

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It had a BUNCH of battery changes. He ran RCRs in it exclusively. He's a candle at both ends guy. Works a day job then goes home and works the farm 'til 10-11 PM
 

jarobi

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The pictures aren't good. The powder coat is almost gone from the clip. The laser etching is gone. Hard use University.
 

aginthelaw

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This is a thread that has potential. I'm already imagining all the stories of break-ups followed by rekindled love
 

jarobi

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I cleaned/lubed the threads and replaced the body o-ring. I installed a lens from a NT SPL-120 for now. Laser etching is still there but faint. It started life as a Basic 42 XRGT.
After soaking in distilled water & dish detergent, scrubbing with a stiff bristled brush, and scraping away with toothpicks I've made little progress getting the gunk out of the knurling. Any ano-safe solvent suggestions? I tried Ballistol already with *zero* effect.
 
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peter yetman

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I use Isopropyl Alcolhol a lot for cleaning stuff. A toothbrush works well with it.
No damage to the ano, and I've used it on my lights for many years.
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Paul6ppca

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I recently had my old Flupic Nuwaii Q3 return home after 10 years !
Thanks to great CPF member!

Upgraded the led and it's awesome ! It gets a lot of use for an old light.
 

jarobi

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Before & after. Note: The light isn't that blurry IRL. :)
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thermal guy

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An old toothbrush and toothpaste while in the shower. Make it look brand new
 
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