Sealer for clearing/black headlights
09-13-2006, 11:48 AM
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Sealer for clearing/black headlights
I was looking around my house to see what I have to glue the headlight housing back together. I found "leak stopper" for a caulking gun, rubberized roof patch with 10 year warranty. It says ideal for chimneys, roof vents, skylights, vent pipes. Ideal for wet and dry conditions, stops roof leaks instantly, flexes to prevent cracking, and outlasts other repairs.
I know this is for a house, but do you think it would work on headlight housings? It is also black in color.
Is this too flexable? Ive seen others using permatex gasket maker but I have not seen that around anywhere except online.
I know this is for a house, but do you think it would work on headlight housings? It is also black in color.
Is this too flexable? Ive seen others using permatex gasket maker but I have not seen that around anywhere except online.
09-13-2006, 12:12 PM
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If done correctly and carefully, you can just reseal the headlight with the original sealant by heating it again. i did this on multiple RSX's and Tl's and have yet to have a leak!
09-13-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by blktl1
If done correctly and carefully, you can just reseal the headlight with the original sealant by heating it again. i did this on multiple RSX's and Tl's and have yet to have a leak!
Did you just put the 2 pieces back together and put it in the oven for 10 minutes or so?
09-13-2006, 02:36 PM
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i use Permatex black silicon sealant/adhesive. i buy it at autozone for apporx. $5 and one tube will do about 2 sets of lights. i have used them on three different instances and never had a leak.
in the past i have done what blktl has mentioned, but i did have a leak on a set for an 03 TL type-s. my opinion, it cost $6 for piece of mind knowing the oem sealant will do its job, but just in case, the permatex picks up the slack.
in the past i have done what blktl has mentioned, but i did have a leak on a set for an 03 TL type-s. my opinion, it cost $6 for piece of mind knowing the oem sealant will do its job, but just in case, the permatex picks up the slack.
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09-13-2006, 05:12 PM
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used regular gasket sealer. didnt really need to though, as you can just reseal the lights with the factory stuff ifyou dont scrape any off.
09-13-2006, 05:20 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/help-process-speech-132616/
I used the Nissan Rubber.Read the thread above,worked fine about 4 months now and no leaking.
I used the Nissan Rubber.Read the thread above,worked fine about 4 months now and no leaking.
09-13-2006, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ubnpast
ding069 did you heat up the lights after applying the permatex, then push them together more?
preatty much the same stuff PPLAPW posted.
09-13-2006, 10:01 PM
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I have to go find this stuff now, since 4 stores near me didnt carry it. Wont the vapors cause a fire if I were to put this stuff in my electric oven?
PPLAPW: You never answered my PM's about what kind of fog lights you are using, what kind are they?
PPLAPW: You never answered my PM's about what kind of fog lights you are using, what kind are they?
09-13-2006, 10:30 PM
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I meant that I have opened up my headlights two separate times (once to clear, realized I didnt like how cleared headlights looked) and a few months later to black them out. I didnt have any problems with an electric oven.
09-13-2006, 11:58 PM
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PPLAPW: You never answered my PM's about what kind of fog lights you are using, what kind are they?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=blacked
In that thread post #136...
They are 7000K Nokya Arctic White, 9006, 100 Watt. Cost me $35 at a local import shop near my house.
The turn signals are just some generic Japanese bulbs. The packaging is all in Japanese so I don't know what to tell you. I just told the guy I want bluish-white turn signal bulbs model number 7443. I also herd 7440 works....
Hope that helps
The turn signals are just some generic Japanese bulbs. The packaging is all in Japanese so I don't know what to tell you. I just told the guy I want bluish-white turn signal bulbs model number 7443. I also herd 7440 works....
Hope that helps
Let me know if more questions arise...
09-14-2006, 03:39 PM
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I went to Kar Parts near my house, and the guy said not to use the permatex but instead a "3m window weld", he said they use it to hold windows in, and it was $15 for a caulk tube.
"A rapid curing adhesive/sealant intended for all flush mounted and bonded windsheild or backlite replacements. Black odorless product. Easily applied. Cures quickly. Provides the necessary strength for automotive glass replacement."
Here is the link: http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_windowweld.#
What do you guys think?
"A rapid curing adhesive/sealant intended for all flush mounted and bonded windsheild or backlite replacements. Black odorless product. Easily applied. Cures quickly. Provides the necessary strength for automotive glass replacement."
Here is the link: http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_windowweld.#
What do you guys think?
09-14-2006, 05:18 PM
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that link isnt working for me. i wouldnt worry too much about what you use, just dont take the oem stuff off and you shouldnt have any problem.
09-14-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by subinf
that link isnt working for me. i wouldnt worry too much about what you use, just dont take the oem stuff off and you shouldnt have any problem.
09-14-2006, 09:19 PM
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here is another link: http://www.levineautoparts.com/3mwinsupfasu.html
Ding, that 3m window weld stuff is good then? I just got some chrome looking amber bulbs from ebay. Ill clear and black out my lights when I get them in.
Thanks for helping you guys.
Ding, that 3m window weld stuff is good then? I just got some chrome looking amber bulbs from ebay. Ill clear and black out my lights when I get them in.
Thanks for helping you guys.
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