Silly putty to seal bulb casing?

Bendercle · 01-30-2012, 10:50 AM

I get condensation in my headlight housing because some previous owner or incompetent service person broke off one of the clips that holds the bulb cover on. Instead they put in a screw right through the plastic, but it still doesn't hold it that well. Anyone know of some kind of putty or clay that will hold up to the possible heat/dryness/whatever that I can use to seal it?

ChasVS · 01-30-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bendercle

I get condensation in my headlight housing because some previous owner or incompetent service person broke off one of the clips that holds the bulb cover on. Instead they put in a screw right through the plastic, but it still doesn't hold it that well. Anyone know of some kind of putty or clay that will hold up to the possible heat/dryness/whatever that I can use to seal it?

I'd try plumbers putty, or a silicone sealer.

stxf30 · 01-30-2012, 09:07 PM

I agree. I'd just use some clear silicone caulk. It's easy to remove later when u need to change the bulb. Good luck!

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Bendercle Banned 17 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Shore MA iTrader: (3)	Silly putty to seal bulb casing? I get condensation in my headlight housing because some previous owner or incompetent service person broke off one of the clips that holds the bulb cover on. Instead they put in a screw right through the plastic, but it still doesn't hold it that well. Anyone know of some kind of putty or clay that will hold up to the possible heat/dryness/whatever that I can use to seal it?
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stxf30 First Lieutenant 94 Rep 389 Posts Drives: '13 F30 335i MSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i MSport [9.00]	I agree. I'd just use some clear silicone caulk. It's easy to remove later when u need to change the bulb. Good luck! __________________ 2013 GSM 335i MSport
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