BIG PROBLEM
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Re: BIG PROBLEM
Use auto silicone that's paintable! Acids in ordinary silicones ruin the paint.
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Re: BIG PROBLEM
ok thanks for that, supose it doesnt matter really no1 will ever see it traped behind the lights 

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Re: BIG PROBLEM
indeed it does, i was recommended not to do it but rather use a 'flexible body sealant' because silicone causes rust, but even so i just slapped in a bit of waxol and used the silicone which has solved the problem
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Re: BIG PROBLEM
so you say dont use normal silicone ?
ok i'll get sum from local auto shop,
thanks guys
ok i'll get sum from local auto shop,
thanks guys
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Re: BIG PROBLEM
i just used ordinary silicone because it may ruin the paint but its in a hidden area, and its waxoled so the rust will be stopped
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Re: BIG PROBLEM
can you get new seals for the lights, its not the actual bit that touches the paintwork thats letting water in
the water is running under the seal on the inside of it,
the water is running under the seal on the inside of it,
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Re: BIG PROBLEM
ive just this minute siliconed on the inside on the light itself, i dont think it needs silicone on the cars paint side
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