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Sep 15, 2003

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Headlight Clearing Question

I read the DIY about headlight clearing and it just stops after the headlight is disassembled. I just want to know the correct way to re-assemble it and what kind of sealant to use when I put it back together. I really want to do it right so I get a good seal and no condensation will occur.

Sep 15, 2003

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i've must've posted 100 times on this, I know you're new, but S E A R C H....anyways, use the best kitchen / bath sealant you can find and use alot.

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Just put it back together the way you took it apart. Reverse directions.

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Just put it back together the way you took it apart. Reverse directions.

yea not hard,
Just go buy clear silicon make sure you cover everywhere so headlights wont fog

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simply just reverse the disassembly process...
take your time and look at what your doing and it wont be hard at all

FOR SEALING:
GE Kitchen & Bath Silicone II Sealant
2.8oz. tube
CLEAR
Home-Depot...$2.97

FOR PAINTING:
'High-Heat' spray-paint
BLACK
Home-Depot...$3.94
*no prep needed, just sprayed it*

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Thanks, I'll have some blacked out lights thanks to you guys.

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you dont even have to buy anything just use a heat gun or something and heat up the tar/goo and press together and it will stay just like like dat

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I didn't use anything to re-seal it...there was enough factory sealant left to just press it back to geather(will take a little muscle). I have had mine done for about 3 months now and I havn't had any problems with condensation yet.

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I did it on my friend's car and by morning the headlight was all foggy and s**t. I'm not doing it on mine. I'll save up and buy the real blacked out ones.

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SEALING

Just pop both halves back in the oven and let the goo soften. Squeeze them back together and let dry. Easy. I've never had any problems. You may want to borrow some of the goo to hold the reflector in place or it will be loose.