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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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I sprayed a cleat coat on them. its working

Old Aug 26, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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and i thought that leds were sealed units , the only thing that needed protection from water and the elements were the conections.

I have leds ( DIY under body) that I have never had a water problem , and they sit in the spray from tires.
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i didnt know led is waterproof
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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yeah.. it's really the electrical connections you really just need to worry about..
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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Make sure you wipe off your cleats before going inside...
hehehe

I had to do that :D
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Hey, regular lightbulbs are waterproof too. They are made from glass - just like baby food jars.

And plain tap water does not easily conduct electricity either. Especially with such low voltage across the LED terminals. But stir a tablespoon of salt into your water then stick that LED in with the exposed connections. You'll see some bubbles.... :D
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