What is the best way to seal aftermarket head lights?

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Tonyrodz

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What led's are you running in your fog lights.
I actually bought some LED pods to replace the fogs.
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I'm gonna replace them eventually, some have burned out because of moisture. I never sealed them with silicone.
 
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Everyone tells me I am crazy because I want to lower my 4x4 tahoe but if I do a 2/4 drop in the rear or something there abouts it should still have plenty of ground clearance.
 

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Hello, butyl sealant tape this is the best sealing method I have found so far. However, keep in mind that all lights must have a breathing hole for condensation to escape through, usually a circular hole covered with a black membrane. There are NO vacuum sealed lamps o_O

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To seal the lamps you need the butyl tape and a heat gun (or a hair dryer as a homemade solution). The tape softens like putty, you seal the lamp, and then the butyl hardens again. To open the headlights, repeat the process in reverse.

PS: Use gloves, is a very difficult material to remove from your fingers and nails.
 
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Hello, butyl sealant tape this is the best sealing method I have found so far. However, keep in mind that all lights must have a breathing hole for condensation to escape through, usually a circular hole covered with a black membrane. There are NO vacuum sealed lamps o_O

Product:

To seal the lamps you need the butyl tape and a heat gun (or a hair dryer as a homemade solution). The tape softens like putty, you seal the lamp, and then the butyl hardens again. To open the headlights, repeat the process in reverse.

PS: Use gloves, is a very difficult material to remove from your fingers and nails.
Thanks for the good advice.
 

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