Resealing lights after retrofit

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What's the best sealant to use to reseal the headlights after the retrofit? I scraped out all the old caulking so I have a good surface to work with


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I've used outdoor silicone and it works great, you just need to leave the backs off for at least 24hrs so you don't haze the inside of the housing. Now I only use butyl rope though, 6 minutes in the oven and it's ready to come apart or go back together with a lot less mess than factory adhesive.


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RetroRubber is the most popular way to go.
 
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What about black rtv sealant?


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charonblk07 said:
I've used outdoor silicone and it works great, you just need to leave the backs off for at least 24hrs so you don't haze the inside of the housing. Now I only use butyl rope though, 6 minutes in the oven and it's ready to come apart or go back together with a lot less mess than factory adhesive.


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Is that something you can find at a hardware or auto parts store? Or something to order online? I'm trying to wrap this project up
 
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Is that something you can find at a hardware or auto parts store? Or something to order online? I'm trying to wrap this project up
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I get my butyl rope through The Retrofit Source but if you have a place that installs windshields or a body repair supply they should carry it as well.
 
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