What to use to reseal headlights...

GOWRIN · 05-27-2014, 04:36 AM

Done a search but couldn't really find much, well from the UK, not sure why.

I want to seal up a pair of LCI E92 headlights, but would like something that I can open up again EASILY if I want to change the lights up at a later point. I didn't want to go and buy any old sealant but if you guys could recommend what and where I can get it from I can buy with confidence

Thanks!

achu · 05-27-2014, 04:37 AM

tigerseal

richk84 · 05-27-2014, 04:50 AM

Ideally you want any type of Butyl Rubber sealant.

Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTYL-RUBB...item3a8bea4232

M4rius · 05-27-2014, 04:54 AM

Silicone works perfect and easy removable if you decide to open again.

MaccyD · 05-27-2014, 05:13 AM

I heard tigerseal is pretty much permanent. Few people i know use it to bond spoilers to their rear window.

I think its a bit of a contradiction in terms to get a good quality seal that will come apart easily?

GOWRIN · 05-27-2014, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by achu

tigerseal

Thanks man but apparently this might be permanent...

Quote:

Originally Posted by richk84

Ideally you want any type of Butyl Rubber sealant.

Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTYL-RUBB...item3a8bea4232

Thanks will have a look

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Originally Posted by M4rius

Silicone works perfect and easy removable if you decide to open again.

Do you have a link to anything so I have an idea

thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaccyD

I heard tigerseal is pretty much permanent. Few people i know use it to bond spoilers to their rear window.

I think its a bit of a contradiction in terms to get a good quality seal that will come apart easily?

There are different sealants out there, the LCI headlights use a hard sealant which no matter how much heat you apply it won't melt. Whereas the Pre-LCI headlights used a sealant which sealed well but would melt with heat so easy to take apart again. So I'd like something similar that melts with heat.

joeyt · 05-27-2014, 06:26 AM

I have heard that winscreen sealant is something used on headlamps. Its tough as shit when its cured but once heated up is pliable again so they can be removed etc.

GOWRIN · 06-03-2014, 08:53 AM

Thanks for all the help

went with the butyl sealant and seems to have done the job.

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richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 132 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	Ideally you want any type of Butyl Rubber sealant. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTYL-RUBB...item3a8bea4232
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M4rius Banned 23 Rep 511 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sussex iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 bmw e92 [9.00]	Silicone works perfect and easy removable if you decide to open again.
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MaccyD Private First Class 3 Rep 161 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	I heard tigerseal is pretty much permanent. Few people i know use it to bond spoilers to their rear window. I think its a bit of a contradiction in terms to get a good quality seal that will come apart easily?
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GOWRIN Lieutenant 118 Rep 545 Posts Drives: BMW F36 435D XD Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the help went with the butyl sealant and seems to have done the job.
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