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Caulking to use, headlights

Yahoo Message Number: 108510
I am replacing the headlight and was looking to find the best caulking to use to secure them.

2005 Counrty Coach Allure 430

Thanks,

George

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

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Yahoo Message Number: 108511
I used black polyurethane sealant. I believe I got it at Home Depot. It took awhile to cure because of the thickness but held tight after 24 hours.

Brett

08 Allure 470
#31665

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 108513
Use Sikaflex black sealant. In a caulk style tube.
Most big box stores don't carry it. But it's the best Just did my headlamps.
Caulk then tape in place. Be sure alignment not too far off.
Kent 05 Allure 31281

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Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 108537
Hi and thanks for the answers...

I used black polyurethane sealant and I have the first headlight in and it set up in about 24/36 hours. Rock solid. I will now start the second light.

Thanks again!

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

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Yahoo Message Number: 108548
Hi..I thought the second headlight replacement would be a piece of cake...Wrong! I removed the headlight and now I can't get the OLD or NEW headlight in the opening..I had to give up after about 15 attempts today..Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 108554
Hi All,

The replacement headlight project is done. My friend stopped by and the first try it went in..No idea why I was fighting this so much. It is finished and now on to the next upgrade.

Thanks for the help..

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

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Yahoo Message Number: 108558
These are a few pics of the headlights. Before McGuires headlight cleaning kit:After the cleaning, looks pretty good!Back to looking pretty poor, 2 years and waxing a 3/4 times a year.I gave them a good cleaning again and was not happy with the outcome. Replaced both lights. http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t484/nkgunner/before_zps6ypzopfg.jpg                            http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t484/nkgunner/before...              View on i1062.photobucket.com          Preview by Yahoo              http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t484/nkgunner/orig%20Headlight%20assy_zpsw2wanrt4.jpg                            http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t484/nkgunner/orig%2...              View on i1062.photobucket.com          Preview by Yahoo              http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t484/nkgunner/New%20headlight%2010.16_zpsa6roviq7.jpg                            http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t484/nkgunner/New%20...              View on i1062.photobucket.com          Preview by Yahoo

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

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Yahoo Message Number: 108559
So, I drive my Magna into the local Sam's Club, give them $29.00 and they make my headlights look like new. Seems like a pretty good deal to me..... It did take 20 minutes however.... ;-)

Steve Wilcomb
2000 Magna

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

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Yahoo Message Number: 108560
Steve, Yes, it is a good deal. In addition the re-finish job offers a 5 Year Warranty. The headlights on my toad were done by Sam's 3 years ago and it was exposed to desert sun full time. It began to show discoloration so, I took it in last week. Sam's honored the warranty. They re-finished no-charge with no question.
If you have it done I suggest that you keep your receipt as I was told that their internal records only go back two years.
Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure 30226

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Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 108562
Hi,

We have a Sams near us in MASS but they never heard of cleaning the headlights..When I did clean them they lasted a couple of years with polish in between..

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Yahoo Message Number: 108563
as long as mine lasted with that high priced "lens restorer" .There is a plastic cleaner for about 5.00 that works as well. You just have to apply it a little more often. It is called Meguiars PlastX .

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

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Yahoo Message Number: 108564
A little off topic but this has keep our headlights clear for ten years. While preparing for a trip to Alaska we applied a plastic protective film to the lights on our tow vehicle. At the same time I polished and applied the same film to our coach headlights. A 2000 Allure with the plastic Ford headlights. One of them even had a small crack in it. Ten years later they are still clear! Apparently the covering has kept them from oxidizing.

We ordered them from EPEL although I am sure there are other companies as well. Their product is very thick and offers good protection and has not peeled at all.

Here is a link to their page. http://www.xpel.com/headlight-protection-kits/XPEL_North_America/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/

Jim Hedlund

2000 Allure 30413

Re: Caulking to use, headlights

Reply #14 –
Yahoo Message Number: 108617
Hi Jim,

I checked out your XPEL company and I ordered them for my Coach, 2003 Lincoln Navigator lights . Since they are new headlights I figured I would try and keep them new..THANKS!