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Weather Striping for BHLM

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CrazyCooter, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. Aug 7, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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    CrazyCooter

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    Does any one have a certain kind of weather striping to put back on the head lights when doing the BHLM? I have been looking around but couldn't find if there was a specific kind to use.
     
  2. Aug 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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    CrazyCooter

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    ColtsTRD

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    x2 DAP makes a good weather and heat resistant sealant
     
  4. Aug 7, 2011 at 1:29 PM
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    I used something called seal all. Worked great. Some say u don't need anymore sealer and they r probably right but I did it just incase, it rains alot here so better safe than sorry
     
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    I have done similar BHLM mods on different vehicles for the past 5 years. And never once have I put any type of sealant upon sealing the headlights. All I do is put both pieces of the headlight back into the oven for 10 mins and then reseal and use 5-6 clamps to aid in ensuring the tightest fit.
     
  7. Aug 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    Sweet thanks for the inputs everybody. I now have eveything I need to do the mod. :mudding:
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM
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    This. Much better than silicone because it can be disassembled and re-done as many times as you like.

    Ask me how I know.
     

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