[prancer]

I am thinking about ordering some new headlights, but i have heard bad things about the seals on aftermarket ones. Ill most likely get them from ebay if there isn't a site that sells the blacked-out style in the OEM design. I know there use to be a site called freestylemotorsports.com, and they had the OEM style in 3 different colors(cleared, blacked out and a dark silver), but i think they went out of business or something because i am unable to access a site for them now. My headlights on the car now are the originals blacked out by myself. But they are starting to fog up with moisture, the lens are scratched, and there is some minor heat damage from the oven part of the black-out process. So i would like to just get a complete new pair. Anyone know of sites that sell them? And what would you recommend i do to make sure they are sealed tightly. I used 100% silicon, but some people talk about using RTV silicon. Not sure if there is a difference really, and if there is which one is better? And don't get me wrong, i usually wouldn't step away from quality OEM products, but i don't want to spend 300$ + on a new pair from the manufacture, only to tear them apart and risk ruining those as well. I figure if worse comes to worse on the aftermarket headlights, ill try to refurbish the OEM ones i have now. Thanks everyone.

 

[speedfoos]

I've had aftermarket stockers now for about a year and they have not leaked yet.

 

[prancer]

Where did you get them Clint?

 

[JerseyStrong]

I've also heard that the seals on them are horrible. My friend's fogged up after the first rainstorm. We took them apart and loaded it with sealant around the edges and they're fine now.

However, you know yourself nothing is going to beat OEM quality. When my headlights were scuffed and hazed I checked ebay probably 100 times a day looking for someone to sell a set. FINALLY some was selling a pair brand new for 100 shipped so I picked them up. If you don't mind waiting a little bit, I suggest doing that :tup:

 

[kosmokreem]

i've had aftermarket projecters from racerwheel.com for over a year had zero problems. But im getting some ebay stocks so i can get an HID kit. I got the ones with black houseing i hope they dont have any seal problems . parasite single is the seller

 

[speedfoos]

You'd have to ask Jon (mugenman). I bought them from him last year.

 

[prancer]

thanks for the input so far. So as far as sealing the new headlights what should i use. regular 100% silicon, RTV silicon, or something else?

 

[speedfoos]

100% silicone window sealant should be just fine. I'd use clear just in case you mess up a little and get some where you shouldn't.

 

[KrAzY_bLoNd3]

I just got mine... I ran a bead of silicone around mine and they havent leadked or fogged at all

 

[prancer]

I just got mine... I ran a bead of silicone around mine and they havent leadked or fogged at all

Just on the perimeter of the headlight, or did you take them apart and put silicon down in the lens crack?

 

[KrAzY_bLoNd3]

Just on the perimeter of the headlight, or did you take them apart and put silicon down in the lens crack?

I was going to take them apart even put them in the oven and everything but they didnt wanna split for shit... so i just ran a bead around the perimeter and they seem to be doing fine

 

[prancer]

cool deal, thanks for your help.