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Originally Posted by dixon cider If they stand behind their work, yes. But right now, they look like sh!t because there is condensation in the left one and the right

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Old 05-05-2011, 02:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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If they stand behind their work, yes. But right now, they look like sh!t because there is condensation in the left one and the right one has a bunch of particles on the inside of the headlight and causes the light to "scatter". Very disappointed.
I had to break mine apart and clean them as well. Since I have done that they have not condensated at all. I don't think MR uses enough silicone when they seal them back. Hopefully you have better luck the second time.

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I had to break mine apart and clean them as well. Since I have done that they have not condensated at all. I don't think MR uses enough silicone when they seal them back. Hopefully you have better luck the second time.

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I don't wanna sell it. That is just my frustration speaking.
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I had to break mine apart and clean them as well. Since I have done that they have not condensated at all. I don't think MR uses enough silicone when they seal them back. Hopefully you have better luck the second time.

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with the sealant. I almost used 4 silicone just to seal them.
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with the sealant. I almost used 4 silicone just to seal them.
Yeah, that's what I used. 2 tubes per head light.
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Yeah, that's what I used. 2 tubes per head light.
I will mention that to them if they are going to open them back up.
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I will mention that to them if they are going to open them back up.
Just hope yours didn't dry up. It's a PITA to remove them..!
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