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Old 07-05-2017, 04:35 PM   #1
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Headlight seals

I have had two 986 boxsters in the last couple of years and both had headlight seals that sort of turned to a black goo and reminded me of a polyurethane sealant. I searched and searched for replacement gaskets and they only come with new headlights. A few months ago I was in home depot and came up with some Frost King Silicone tear drop profile self stick weatherseal. I stripped the headlights of the old seals and stuck this new weatherseal to the lights and VOILA. I have attached some pictures. I couldn't be happier.:dance:







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Old 07-05-2017, 05:05 PM   #2
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stuck this new weatherseal to the lights and wallah
Nice work! Thanks for sharing!
What part is the "wallah", though? I've never heard of this and Google doesn't seem to know, either.





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Old 07-05-2017, 05:37 PM   #3
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You are welcome.

Have Google check the urban dictionary, A shortened, slang term for "Waheyat Allah," which means "I swear to God".
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Nice find! I've looked, but have never seen this stuff. I'm sure it will help a lot of people.
Jenny say kwa!

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Old 07-05-2017, 05:49 PM   #5
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In French, it is "Voila." Nice work too, thanks for sharing!
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I'm sure you got away cheaper that Pelicans replacement seals
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Old thread I know...I have the same problem and this looks like a great solution! I was only able to find the strip OP used in Brown, and looks like the bag OP posted was Brown also. The end result doesn't look Brown...and it doesn't seem to be available in Black. Anyone else done this with the Brown?

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