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Best Sealant for Headlights?

Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Now I've done the whole baking and removing process and have had only success with one assembly. The other still fogs and retains moisture. What type of sealant have worked out the best for anyone else on the forum?

I've heard butyl Silicone is the way to go. But where can I obtain that?
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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have you looked at home depot or lowes home improvement or even a ace hardware or store like that
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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get the sealant that they use for windshields (black stuff, but its good)
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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3M marine sealant
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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eh.. I work at a home depot, So i know whats good and whats not of the sealants basically. I wanted something more automotive oriented thats easily removed. Most silicones have to be scrapped to be removed. I dont want to have to do a lot of that.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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I used a clear latex sealant (from Home Depot) that did a beautiful job. Lasts almost as long as silicone and much easier to clean up.
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