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Old 01-23-2010, 09:07 PM
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Default Tail light (Getting Water)

Hey, I have some after mart tail lights i bought from ebay.. They look real nice and work fine. But the only problem is that one will get water in it. I am wondering what is the best way to keep the water out? And what is the best way to drive the water out.. I think i might need to take it off and put some silicone around the light to re-seal it so water wont get inside of it.
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:10 PM
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silicone is a good idea. the best way to avoid water in your tail lights, is not to get euros lmao
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:11 PM
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Yeah im going to try silicone.. I just thought of that as i was typing..
Owell the tail lights look sick
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:13 PM
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there lies the problems with all aftermarket tails.... leakage....





Best thing to do is throw the stockers back on, take the aftermarkets inside the house to let the moisture evaporate and get the housings somewhat warm. Then lay a complete bead silocone around the backing to the lense mating surface and let dry. IF your tails are darker, use black silocone. If they are lighter like chrome, use a clear silocone.
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:17 PM
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Well i really do not wont to have to take them off and put my stockers back on..
Can i just take them off and use some black silicone and re-seal it.. And the moisture inside will just dry up
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:20 PM
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no, because youve got water in there already.
its not gonna dry up on its own lol.
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:25 PM
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Well, It will try up on it own, whenever it gets warm outside.. And a really hot day or warm day the water will dry up.
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:32 PM
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You want no moisture at all on the inside and you REALLY don't want any on anything the silocone will be touching. Do it if you want...silocone won't stick. It's like putting ducttape on a wet pipe....won't stick.
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Old 01-23-2010, 09:36 PM
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Alright, Well thanks for the help!

What kind of silicone should i use? The kind i would get from Home Depo will that work? Or does it need to be for auto place
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