When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I'd recommend sealing the headlights, and cure for 24hrs. I did this to my Spec D tail lamps. It's better safe than sorry as extra moisture creeping in unsealed crevices.
Yup planning on it since my last aftermarket set leaked even though the manufacturer added a second bead of black RTV silicone. I will likely use the clear "window sealant" type.
Also will add 3 coats of Optilens to resist fading/yellowing of the lens. Good stuff but expensive 💰💰💰
Have them on my stock lights after a restoration for almost 2 years and they look brand new.
Yup planning on it since my last aftermarket set leaked even though the manufacturer added a second bead of black RTV silicone. I will likely use the clear "window sealant" type.
Also will add 3 coats of Optilens to resist fading/yellowing of the lens. Good stuff but expensive 💰💰💰
Have them on my stock lights after a restoration for almost 2 years and they look brand new.
Sealing.... Although wise to stop water intrusion, keep in mind the lights must breath.
Many OEM lights have a rubber boot like vent high up on the backside out of the weather which allows them to breathe. That said open air loose fitting grommets that pass wires through is usually good enough.
I received mine in the mail a couple days ago. The right headlight was cracked in the corner. Seller told me to file a damage claim to be compensated to be issued another headlight. Its incredibly frustrating as they originally quoted me $375 and then said $400, and then said $500. Light output is not nearly as good as my stock halogen housings with HiDs but they are not terrible. A few things to note. You will want to have your DRL disabled because the high beam will flicker when your DRLs are running (the strip will run anytime the car is on, the high beam will act as the stock DRL and try to run at 50%) . Also the set comes with a separate cable that hooks directly into your fuse box to power the DRL strip on the bottom of the headlight, you need to shave a bit off of the cover to not pinch the cable.
To clear up a few things I read on this post. You can choose clear or amber side markers, they dont light up just reflectors. High beam is LED.
Overall id be happy with the setup but im just incredibly annoyed that I have to go through this process to file a claim.
01-01-19, 03:29 PM
