weetec Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi people, just de-tangoed my headlights...can anyone recommend a good sealant/adhesive?..i know you can re-use the old stuff but i cleaned it all off because it was all manky.cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjw Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Tigerseal is what you want mate. get it in a caulking gun, will be about £8 a tube but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weetec Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 cheers mate, that it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 you should have left the old stuff on mate. Its a special sealent/glue which can be heated up then let to cool down unlimited amount of times. Its dam good stuff if you can find out what it is and use it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjw Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 he has a point like, ive done a few headlights in the oven and its always been mega sticky even after a few goes at it. I always find that i have some bits where its gone all stringy and then left gaps though, and used tigerseal quite effectively. its a glue as well as a sealant so does both jobs, but dont get it on your paintwork as its a pig to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weetec Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 i has no choice...i didnt want to chance lights misting up etc...well i bought some stuff better than sika-flex...it would be handy to know what the standard stuff is...tried many contacts...no ones spilling the beanz....thanks guys for the help...really appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I guess you've tried honda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastgtir Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 what about a hot glue gun?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weetec Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 too late peoples.....done the dastardly deed and sealed them using sika-flex...i was very generous with the stuff too...b****r them if i need to open them again...wrapped them tight with cable ties till it goes off...well have to wait and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjw Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Ive used silkaflex in the past too with good results. Takes a good 48 hours to cure properly though. Triple check you havent missed any bits as if you get water inside the lights youll get condensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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