what did you use to reseal your headlights (bhlm)

Okay so I'm attempting to do the bhlm and I bought a couple materials. I was wonder how people sealed their headlights and if they ever leaked or fogged up

 

Here's some supplies I bought the window weld is black the other sealant dries clear. Anyone used these before?

 

Just regular old clear RTV. Cheap, easy to work with and works just as well, if not better than the fancy stuff.

 

I used this, no fog yet. Worked great! $10

 

^^That looks EXACTLY like the stuff Trs sells. And cheaper too I think.

Just remember if you do use the butyl rubber, don't use a ton. It only takes a small bead. Otherwise it'll spooge out all over. Lol. Works great though. And if you ever need to split them again it'll be super easy.

 

This is what I used $20 at pep boys

 

Window weld and GE silicon II

 

Thanks guys! Very helpful! I'll probably end up using the 3m window weld in the squeeze bottle. I'll post pics of the after result whenever I have time to start the mod. I hate working nights

 

A clear, all weather silicone. Sold in a tube at Walmart. Worked great, no leaks

 

reused sealant, no fog

 

Just did mine this weekend with butyl rubber. I left the factory sealant and added a thin bead of the butyl. So far so good, but it has only been a day.

 

I've done a ton of bhlm jobs on all my vehicles over the years and friend's vehicles and always just reuse the factory sealant, then run a bead of clear 100% silicone around the seam and rub it into the groove with my finger, then wipe off the excess. Just did the bhlm on my tundra last weekend. Getting ready to do my wife's new (to us) 4runner.

 

Just finished it now I need to install them on my truck

 

Looks great. I have mine painted and they are hanging in the garage for a few day to cure and off gas.

 

A few days? Wow. I usually let mine dry for 2-3 hours then put them back together. I've lost count of how many Bhlm's I've done over the years and never had an issue with off gassing causing any ill effects.

 

I have read several posts recommending time to off gas after paint. I only want to do this once so a few days to sit may save me trouble down the road. I am sure opinions and experiences will vary. I am a better safe than sorry kind of guy.

They are back together now and just waiting to be installed this weekend.