LegacyKid5 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I've searched to no avail, so if someone could happily point me to a thread if there is one, that would be great! I'm going to open up my headlights a second time to do the TRS retrofit and I'd like to take off the factory adhesive sealer and reseal them. I was just curious what method I should use to remove the old sealant as well as what I should use as a new sealant? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 look up the headlight/taillight butyl sealant that's sold at Nissan dealership, IIRC they are around $12 cut a strip, lay them in the headlight's groove and heat them back up in the oven and squeeze them back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 The best way to remove the old sealant is to use a heat gun and start wiping it off once it become soft. Then use something like gumout (or alcohol) to wipe the rest of it off. Make sure to follow it up with alcohol (if gumout was used) so it's nice and clean for the new sealant. Some have used clear silicone, or an auto parts store should carry this type of auto sealant. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 i went to walmart and bought a cheap flat head screw driver (one that you would never use again) *after its apart, i used the screw driver as a scraper and a heat gun to heat up the adhesive. run it along the channel/grooves. use a rag to remove the glob of adhesive on the screw driver *it will be hot!!! 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 i didnt remove any of the old sealant, just re-coated the whole seam with permatex black silicone sealant. had zero fogging issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 +1 for Permatex black silicone sealant. Almost 2 yrs and no fogging. Heat up the housings to re-heat the old sealant, apply a good solid bead of silicone around the entire seam, then squeeze shut and get all the clips to snap into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I just reused the old sealant and put it back together. Once it was cooled off, I used permatex clear flowable silicone. It has the consistency of thick pancake syrup and easily fills in the gap between the housings. I just wiped the excess off with a rag, so it looked like the lights were never opened. 3 years later, there was still never any condensation in the lights. And I live in the Pacific Northwest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylisthah Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Just my 2c....and I apologize for bumping You can buy headlight sealant like this https://10carbest.com/how-to-reseal-headlight Literally google it and find it from a good site to buy it. I suggest TheRetroFitSourceor 15$ you will get enough of a roll of sealant to do more than 2 headlights. You could also use RTV black sealant. It is very simple. You can do it one of 2 ways: Either the really lazy and hope you get it right way by just taking the headlight off the car and sealing around the entire seam... OR Take the headlight off the car then take it APART. Scrape out all the old sealant then put the new sealant you bought in the same seam. I prefer the second option but some don't feel comfortable taking headlights apart or don't have the ability so it is up to you. If you choose the second option I can tell you exactly how to take apart a headlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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