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how do you remove clear silicone sealant off headlights?

Old May 9, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Default how do you remove clear silicone sealant off headlights?

so i recently put in oznium's angel eyes in my headlights and sealed them with clear silicone sealant (already cured). I was interested in reopening my headlights and putting in projectors, so anyone know of a way to remove cured silicone sealant off headlights without damaging the headlights?
Old May 9, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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box cutter blade and peel it off.
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will u get condensation in the headlamp after you break the seal?
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Originally Posted by chrisP
will u get condensation in the headlamp after you break the seal?
not if you reseal them well....,
Old May 9, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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If you really think about it, opening them up is just like taking the light bulbs out...As long as it's re-sealed properly, you shouldn't have a problem.
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Just rebake them and the silicone will melt along with the original stuff.

Now its gonna be harder to separate then the first time cause that silicone doesnt wanna let go but eventually it will come off.
Old May 9, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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alright. thanks for the quick replies!
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