clearing headlights
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clearing headlights
going to try to clear my headlights, any one have some advice about the easiest way to do this and how to get the best seal again once i have to put it back together, i dont want to have to do it again to fix it. Also do i have to realign my headlights when im finshed. What do i use to seal the headlights ?
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1. No, you don't have to realign them
2. You can seal them w/ a silicone based, water-tight sealant like for RV's
3. I prefer a hair dryer to pull them apart, but an oven works too
4. Most importantly take your time w/ it and make sure you do it right, it doesn't matter how fast you get it done.
5. Also if you were thinking about painting your headlights, now is a good time to decide for or against that
2. You can seal them w/ a silicone based, water-tight sealant like for RV's
3. I prefer a hair dryer to pull them apart, but an oven works too
4. Most importantly take your time w/ it and make sure you do it right, it doesn't matter how fast you get it done.
5. Also if you were thinking about painting your headlights, now is a good time to decide for or against that
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Rep Power: 306 follow the DIY, it shows everything in detail. However, when seperating the headlights I suggest having a friend blow dry the edges while you pry it open, which makes it a lot easier. When you re-seal it make sure you get all the holes, you dont want any moisture getting in there. Also, make sure you do not touch the chrome parts, where the light is projected from, on the actual housing. You do not have to re-align the headlights, there is nothing to align. Just pry it open, remove the amber peice, seal it back up with silicone, make sure its dry, then put it back on the car. Good luck! 
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There are also metal clips that help hold it together. The clips are on plastic so when you are taking them apart be careful not to snap the plastic that they are latched onto.
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Rep Power: 368 - Oven - 300 degrees for 3 minutes with coupe (be sure to remove the clips first), 4 or 5 minutes with sedan (clips integrated into headlight housing).
- You don't have to realign.
- MONO Ultra Outdoor sealant is what I use
- You don't have to realign.
- MONO Ultra Outdoor sealant is what I use
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