Headlight Weather Stripping
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Headlight Weather Stripping
How important is the weather stripping on the headlights? When I ordered some new headlamps (99 year model) they came without weather stripping on the headlights. On my 95's, there's rubber weather stripping all around. Does it reallie matter if i have it on or not?
TIA,
Anthony
TIA,
Anthony
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They will definately leak and fog up without some sort of seal. If you're really anxious to put 'em in, you could use the black silicone sealant, but it won't look as nice as the factory seals. Of course you could always seal 'em up now and put 'em in, then install the factory seals later
#5
well the thing is, they'll be sealed... they just won't have the weather stripping on the outer edge of them.. that's what i was wondering... are they just like a backup measure or like the first line of defense so to speak? in any case, i guess i'll just see if i can salvage the old ones since they still in good condition and put em on the new headlamps
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Lexus Test Driver
I also have the same issue. The weather stripping is only there to keep air and water from going into the engine compartment through this area while driving. It has nothing to do with sealing the headlight itself. I left mine this way because it looks better. There is no adverse affect from it either. Hope this helps some.
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saw replacement weather strippings on ebay today. I would guess rock auto may have them as well.
window weld (butyl tape) is probably what is used to secure the seals in place. if it isn't, it will definitely do the job. Most OEM head lights are sealed with this.
window weld (butyl tape) is probably what is used to secure the seals in place. if it isn't, it will definitely do the job. Most OEM head lights are sealed with this.