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Old Nov 3, 2002
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What kind of silicone to reseal headlights?

What kind of silicone should I buy to reseal my headlights?

Can you guys that have done it give me specs? Brand names?

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hey all u got to use is clear silicone from a sqeeze tube that is what i used. use the outdoor or bathroom kind. that is my suggestion.
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use bathroom(waterproof) any CLAER silicone . i used one of "TRUE VALUE" clear silicon. worked good
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i used marine/automotive clear silicone made by DAP..comes in a tube...
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Permatex, or Super 7
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I used the bathroom stuff. It says 100% waterproof, resists mold, mildew, paint, etc.....
Bought it at ACE in a tube for a caulk gun.
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go to honda dealership and buy a tube of "honda bond", or steal one from a technition you know... works AWESOME.... honda makes it cause they're lights leak..... [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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I barely had to caulk mine, i didnt rip that much of the original caulk out and when i put them back together i just put some dabs of black silicone sealent hear and there and kinda resurfaced the old black stuff with my finger, they dont leak or fog up though beed through rain and shine hot and cold
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I would use a GE Silicone 2 100% silicone for windows and doors or you can use the kitchen and bath in the same series. The advantage to the kitchen and bath caulking is that it's mildew resistant. Both have lifetime warranty also. Dont use any thing that is latex, acrylic, or a combonation of both, they just don't hold up to temperature changes like silicone does because they dry hard and will crack with any temperature changes.
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Yep, I used the kitchen/bath silicone too. I think it was ge but not sure. 7 months and no fogging.
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I used General Electric II kitchen/bath clear silicone in a toothpaste sized tube, when I cleared and painted my headlights. Done it for about a month now and now fogging or anything.
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i went into autozone and picked up a tube of black silicine sealant.U can get it in a tube of icky stuff(i reccommend)or a spray can?
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I completely f**ked up the DIY clear corners. I have a 4 dr 02 and it was impossible to open the headlight up (and I could not find the 5 black clips). Then I couldnt get the f*cking body aligned right (to the point where the two screws in the fender well can screw in) and then I forgot to put in 1 screw, yes 1 screw and I was going about 90 and the right side of the underbody, which I guess was hanging down a little bit, pushed into the ground. So now I have no place to put the screw because the plastic is shaved off. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am going to have to take my car into the dealer and it is probably going to cost a shitload because it looks like this part of the underbody is connected to the whole car body. I am f#$ked. Any suggestions?
 
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