headlight trim for boxster 1998

[Mark_T]

Well Larry, I'm not saying you should buy my seals, but I think you ought to buy somebody's seals. The rotten seals aren't just unsightly, they will also allow water to pass by. and that bra is going to fk up your paint finish. Your car, your cash, your call, but there's my two cents worth.

Maybe someone will be selling a pair of headlights with good seals cheaper, or (and here's the brainwave) pm some of the peeps that have smashed up the front of their cars and buy their broken headlights really cheap. I'm sure there's a way to get some seals without having to fork out crazy money.

[Spinnaker]

I don't think the rubber trim is there to seal the joint from water intrusion. The front edge of the headlight is not sealed and will let plenty of water in. Any water that gets in will just pass on down and drain out where the radiator air exits.
My take on what it does is to provide a cushion between the fender opening and the headlight assembly. This will prevent the paint on the flange from getting worn and the plastic edge of the headlight from developing stress cracks on its mating edge from contact with the fender.
FYI, no response yet from the restoration weather strip company.

[ljt_22]

Gentleman I appreciate your responses and as I live in Arizona the rain is not a problem much-I hope to have car ready for Porsche weekend in San Luis Opisbo in July-Larry