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Old 12-07-2010 | 08:30 PM
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This looks super sweet! Getting my lights done by 180 customs Thursday! Super stoked!
Old 12-07-2010 | 11:54 PM
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make sure you double seal them, condensation will seep in. This will happen guaranteed!
It happened to another person i know but so far it hasn't happened to me. I haven't washed it but if it does get condensation, ill just have it resealed.
Old 12-08-2010 | 03:55 AM
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^ just double seal it with a bead of silicone around the outside to prevent the inevitable. Those hurricane seasons down in FL are killer. Lol

I think your ride is looking sick and I'm starting to really like those Cv2s on your ride. The headlights and grille complete the look. Painted fog and parking light looks hot, but how is the light output now?

Props to Slammed for taking care of the headlights down in the lower east coast!
Old 12-08-2010 | 10:32 AM
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You should just seal them before you get condensation. Why, because when that condensation dries, it will leave a film or water spots inside the lens cover which you will not be able to clean unless you take them apart. Trust me, avoid the headache!
Old 12-08-2010 | 08:22 PM
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You should just seal them before you get condensation. Why, because when that condensation dries, it will leave a film or water spots inside the lens cover which you will not be able to clean unless you take them apart. Trust me, avoid the headache!
Thanks for the great comments everyone ! All im missing is the splitter and i will be set ! I love my silver cv2 with my lights and grill. It looks amazing !

Raul you really think ill get condensation if i dont reseal ??
Old 12-08-2010 | 08:26 PM
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dont you think if there was a leak i would have condensation in the lights already ? I havent washed the car but iv sprayed the lights with quick detailer to clean them. Its been cold out here in miami also... Still no condensation.
Old 12-08-2010 | 09:05 PM
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Sorry man, I don't mean to scare you, but it will happen if you don't seal them on the outside. I'm just letting you know from experience.

It's up to you bro.
Old 12-08-2010 | 09:31 PM
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^^I agree. Make sure is completely seal, I was told by one of main headlight guru's on Here that it takes about 3-4 days for the seal to cure completely so forreal be careful with that, if you get condensation you gonna regret that u messed with ur headlights just my .02 cebts
Old 12-09-2010 | 03:42 AM
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Yeah I know, it'll suck big time cuz a little condensation forms into a lot of it lol..

Like I said 4 days have passed n nothing. I keep it in and out of my garage. Nothing yet.
Old 12-09-2010 | 11:41 AM
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Looks Good man!


Originally Posted by RaulGCustom
You should just seal them before you get condensation. Why, because when that condensation dries, it will leave a film or water spots inside the lens cover which you will not be able to clean unless you take them apart. Trust me, avoid the headache!
Yes it will! That's why I didn't do this MOD or IRONMAN MOD not only for seal issues but if one of the LEDs blew I would go mad! Did this on my last car and condensation got in both lights and cost me $1,100.00 for new lights.
Old 12-09-2010 | 12:00 PM
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If done correctly you can do this mod without having condensation. Don't want to scare those who want to do their headlights.

I've done many of them without any issues, but they do have to be double sealed to avoid future headaches.
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