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Old 09-21-08, 07:34 PM
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i baked my fogs a few minutes ago and took out the reflector. now i did that, what do you guys recommend for the sealant?
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good quality 100% silicone
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you might be able to reuse the original adhesive
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Originally Posted by TheKevin
you might be able to reuse the original adhesive
please dont go with the quote ABOVE.

Originally Posted by turbodremz
good quality 100% silicone

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Old 09-21-08, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
please dont go with the quote below.


why not? thats what I used to reseal my headlights and i havent had a problem since..if you use good silicone and do it right it works just fine
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What are you going to do with the FOGs?
Old 09-22-08, 12:19 AM
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My old roommate used silicone from home depot to reseal his headlights on his Tacoma. No problems since.
Old 09-22-08, 10:10 AM
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Make sure you do not use a water based silicone product, it will sweat into your assembly. I used "hondabond" on my offroading vehicle several years ago and they sealed up perfect.
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Use Hondabond, I swear by this stuff, it works just like the factory stuff.

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Originally Posted by romeo291
Use Hondabond, I swear by this stuff, it works just like the factory stuff.

friend of mine just gave me some...im gonna try it later today when i get home
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Originally Posted by C-Thrilla
What are you going to do with the FOGs?
i took out the deflector
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Originally Posted by turbodremz
why not? thats what I used to reseal my headlights and i havent had a problem since..if you use good silicone and do it right it works just fine
oops i meant dont use the quote ABOVE, sorry turbodude.
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
oops i meant dont use the quote ABOVE, sorry turbodude.

oh...its all good.
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danmn, super bright fog. now add some HID to it now.
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