sealing headlights

nicklaneSXT · Post by **nicklaneSXT** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:33 pm

what the best sealer to use for headlights, and not permanent cause ill need to open them up later, and not nissan taillight sealant, just need something temporary

darthroush · Post by **darthroush** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:38 pm

If you don't want permanent, silicone adhesive should work. That stuff will peel off pretty easy once you work at it, at least in my experience.

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:20 pm

3M windshield tape. That is what I used when doing my retro fit.

nicklaneSXT · Post by **nicklaneSXT** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:30 pm

Permanent? ??

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:34 pm

Isn't there some residue left on your headlight? I didn't even use new sealant. Whatever was stuck to mine went right back together and no leaks, but would come apart again.

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:58 pm

My TYC headlights sealant harden up again and I could have tried to re-melt it but then i might have melted the lens.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:18 pm

Yeah once I painted my headlights, I popped the back of the assembly in to soften the sealant, stuck it all together so that it all got softened, clamped 'em for a bit, then put it ALL back in completely assembled to get it soft again, then pulled it out, clamped, and let 'em cool.

gilly02le · Post by **gilly02le** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:12 am

Just use the stuff from nissan, You'll actually find it easier to open them up later, Or at least i know i did. That stock plastic-like glue they used, is terrible, and will leak sooner or later, even if the light has never been opened.