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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Darkus Lordus on 03 December 2008, 23:30:07

Title: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Darkus Lordus on 03 December 2008, 23:30:07

What sealant have you guys used to seal the lens back onto the housing?

I've been looking around the InterWeb & have come across Silicone RTV Sealant. I've also seen Sikaflex which has also been suggested on another forum.

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Darkus Lordus on 03 December 2008, 23:31:39

Also seen this.

http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/adhesives_sealants/sealants/Permatex_Black_Silicone_Adhesive_Sealant_b.htm

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General-purpose, black RTV indoor/outdoor sealant. Seals, bonds, repairs, mends and secures glass, metal, plastics, fabric, vinyl, weather stripping and vinyl tops. Protects and repairs electrical wiring. May be applied to horizontal or vertical surfaces. Waterproof and flexible. Temperature range -75°F to 450°F (-59°C to 232°C); resists oil, water, weather, vibration, grease.

Suggested Applications: Windshields, door frames, electrical connections, seams and roofs, vinyl tops, weather stripping

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 December 2008, 08:17:39

Sikaflex, even a clear bathroom sealent would do the job.

Its not to critical as its not exposed to anything nasty and wont get hot.

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 December 2008, 09:39:35

I have used Sikaflex to stick the rubbing strips on the doors and it stick like poo to a woolie blanket ;)

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Techno on 04 December 2008, 10:24:39

At the risk if sounding darft why would you want to take these apart or has water got in there?

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 December 2008, 10:46:13

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At the risk if sounding darft why would you want to take these apart or has water got in there?

You can get condensation which is an MOT failure or its quite common for the adjusters break.

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Techno on 04 December 2008, 11:13:41

I use couple of those descant bags (they come in all sizes) attached to cord popped in the back of the lamp unit held in place by trapping the cord with the rubber backing cap.  

I've used this trick for years first on bikes then cars, I haven't as yet had any issues with mine though so fingers crossed it stays that way but I'm sure the bags will sort it.

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: Darkus Lordus on 04 December 2008, 12:57:27

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At the risk if sounding darft why would you want to take these apart or has water got in there?

I had to make a minor repair to them.  ::)

Where abouts in Bedfordshire are you at Techno? I'm in Biggleswade.

Title: Re: Projector Headlamp Sealant
Post by: HerefordElite on 04 December 2008, 13:00:44

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Sikaflex, even a clear bathroom sealent would do the job.

Its not to critical as its not exposed to anything nasty and wont get hot.

bathroom sealant is what i used :y

there's a rubber gasket clips over the top to protect edge under bonnet :y