DIY: how to make your headlights black housing with 20 bucks...

xweaponx · 08-30-2012, 09:47 AM

Just reseal using the old sealant and make sure all of it actually forms which is where a heat gun would actually be beneficial. Just don't pry. Then after that's sealed as much as you can, go around the top of it with another form of sealant to ensure there won't be any condensation.

eastwest2300 · 09-06-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xweaponx

Just reseal using the old sealant and make sure all of it actually forms which is where a heat gun would actually be beneficial. Just don't pry. Then after that's sealed as much as you can, go around the top of it with another form of sealant to ensure there won't be any condensation.

How long are we rebaking the second time around? anyone know.. or any experience in doing this?

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xweaponx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Carolina Age: 35 Posts: 100 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 15	Just reseal using the old sealant and make sure all of it actually forms which is where a heat gun would actually be beneficial. Just don't pry. Then after that's sealed as much as you can, go around the top of it with another form of sealant to ensure there won't be any condensation.