Resealing Headlights with Retro Rubber

Here's how to seal headlights, long form, step by step.
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[@jonathansandiford4137]

Love this way better than shorts chris!

[@flyryde]

Thank you my friend! Glad to be back to it!

[@wusty23jd]

The longer, the better. Thanks for this video Chris. I need to reseal my headlights and I always enjoy learning new tips and tricks from you.

[@xXSRS24Xx]

Here’s a video idea, you mentioned leaky headlights. Why not make a video on how you personally deal with leaky lights, such as steps on how to find a leak, how to repair a leak, different kinds of leaks ie standing water or fog or just droplets.. Or when it’s time to give up on a set that’s not fixable. Side note, this is the best tutorial I’ve seen on dealing lights. Love your vids!

[@MP5A3SD]

Hey Chris, I wanted to thank you a ton for making this video/sharing your knowledge! I've done a few sets of headlights over the years, and previously used silicone to reseal. I used this RetroRubber for the first time on my 370Z headlights, based on your recommendation from this video. Lets just say the headlights couldn't condensate if I wanted them to 🤣

[@TailEndCustoms]

Yeah much better than the shorts. I don’t even mess with lights but always enjoy watching your vids. 👍🏼

[@flyryde]

I appreciate that!

[@TailEndCustoms]

@@flyryde no prob. Keep up the good work.

[@RauhdySS]

I watched the whole thing! I just picked up my e60 550i and will be separating my first set of lenses. I’ll be wearing my FlyRyde hoodie hoping to transfer some of your Jedi headlight upgrading powers. Wish me luck.

[@mikehunt8968]

Excellent, I've just taken apart an Audi TT headlight and was wondering what to use to reassemble it👍

[@Kyrios2389]

Thanks a lot for the videos, man. I will have to reseal my headlights son, so I watched a lot of times the video about opening them, and this just became the cerry on top. Maybe I'd start a little business here because no one offers thins kind of service here in Chile. Thanks again and have a great day, mate!

[@Blackdragon010]

220F is 104.4C for those who don't measure in freedom units

[@MatthewN8OHU]

"I watched the whole thing". Educational as always, Chris. Thanks

[@umangu]

Dude I watched the whole thing! I really wanna see a video of you using a hot melt gun or machine to seal up headlights. I need to seal up old school 7” glass sealed beams and there is no way I can use rolls of butyl. Really interested in: 1. The best machine to use 2. Whether I can use a hand held gun 3. Whether I need to find butyl glue sticks or can use ‘bricks’ of glue 4. The thickness of the melted glue and how fast it flows and how easy it is to control Thanks Chris!!

[@UthmanKhel]

The long videos are better gives me confidence to do this to my lights

[@boomhauer1234]

I watch the complete video, much better than the short videos. I love all of the details that you have added.

[@alexrezansoff588]

I don't know if this guy is making videos anymore, but follow his advice. I just retrofitted some HIDs into my mustang because I couldn't see shit at night and his content really helped me figure out the process as I had never done a project like that before. One piece of advice I have for anyone attempting this is DONT USE PINE 2x4s in the oven. They get hot and leak sap out and them you have to scrub it out. Ask me how I know lol. It does make your kitchen smell really nice tho

[@Donny_Bo_Danglez]

Watched the whole thing! I’d love to see more videos sealing taillights that were cut open

[@JG0en187]

Watched the whole thing. Greatjob especially the finishing work of smoothing haven't seen anyone do that before.

[@MrClunk999]

Longer videos are definitely better for me, but i thing everyone learns in different ways! just keep doing what your doing, because your doing great :-)

[@BIGH05S]

You should go over sealing wires coming out of a housing. Like halo wires if u don't have rubber boots on your factory lights.

[@frankblea5352]

I watched the whole thing ! I am planning on customizing my headlights soon. I am starting small with my fog lights now

[@jorgealves230]

Ballasts get hot as fire too. Is it a waste of time that I clean all the old butle out of the channel before putting new in?

[@jeremygyles3492]

Love the longer videos. I watched the whole thing.

[@Ben_Z33]

Thank you for this exact video. I got an Set of R35 GTR headlights coming in for an reseal. I know the earlier models have an common problem where they tend to leak.

[@dynamiclightingllc]

So the way I do my process Chris is I put the rubber in cold. Run it along the channel. Heat it up with a heat gun. The I get a old flat head Screwdriver and smooth it out and push it in the channel if I have to. Install the lense and heat up in the oven after and clamp it down

[@Patrick94GSR]

I’m confused. If I put the headlight in a preheated oven, the headlight heats up. If I put it in a cold oven and turn on the oven to 220, both the oven and headlight heat up together. Seems like it would actually be less thermal shock to heat both oven and light together. I just opened up my headlights that way the other day, heating them up from a cold oven, had no issues.

[@bbefox0]

I think the purpose of preheating is because you can precisely time to his recommended 7mins, since there are so many different kinds of ovens that may take different amount of times to heat to the desired temp, the consistency may be different at different times/temps, so by preheating (anything, not just headlights, like pizzas), you're ensuring consistent heating for a specific amount of time (maybe some ovens it can take 1min to ramp up to temp and others 5 mins or 10mins)

[@WanderingFriar]

I did watch the whole video and wish there was a service just for headlights in the UK. I will have to tackle this myself but this video guide is invaluable. Thank you!

[@MrTredd222]

Dude, I literally watched the whole thing. It was actually therapeutic to see the process and see and hear about the little "what if" scenarios happening while doing it... also, the solid advice for why ppl shouldn't cheap out and rush through it...(bc you already there will be those ppl..lol) love it bro! Keep up the good work!

[@chrismic4835]

Might be a silly question but how come we can heat headlights up to open them and not do the same with tail lights? Everywhere I look, you are instructed to cut the tail lights open. TY

[@DL101ca]

Taillights are sonically welded, so no glue to melt. They need to be mechanically separated by cutting the housing or the lense open.

[@unforgiven101inc]

Thank you for your time, I watched the whole thing and learned a lot...

[@08pileggi]

Watched to the end and learned a few things, definitely what I was after 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@car-nella8905]

I watched the whole thing! I loved it, you were entertaining and you know your stuff!

[@shevaughngolding490]

Hey am from Jamaica and I have my headlight to seal back up again, the first time I did use Eurotain

[@veralucia12656]

GREAT video. The more detailed the better! Thanks!

[@colombianodny]

What about if you don’t have an oven? Kitchen oven works also? Would I damage the kitchen oven with the lamps?

[@Carlitosway211]

What kind of oven is that? I've been thinking about offering a reseal service to my customers since new lights on many vehicles are over a grand. I can make plenty of GP and save them a ton of coin.

[@bruceaugustine6486]

I watched the whole thing have you tried a product called, The right stuff? How did it work for you?

[@juanespada1681]

Watched the full video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@nicholasbrunick8921]

I watched the whole thing. I have a big question for you. I bought some custom headlights from this company call CW customs and I think they did a terrible job sealing it. As well as I don’t trust this guy or his craftsmanship so it makes me hesitate on paying to have the headlights installed just for them to shit out on me. Would it be possible to send them to you to look it over?

[@williamp6271]

I watched the whole video because I’m about to reseal mine. The soapy hands to work with the sealant was a great idea. Do you always place the sealant on the outer edge. Or you only do that for certain headlights like the GTR?

[@cfmcskog]

Very informative and I definitely watched the entire video, thanks for the advice.

[@leemaicol8746]

Hey Christ, thanks for your videos. I'm thinking of changing the angel lights on my 2015 BMW X5 F-15 and based on your experience, what problems might I face? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[@justrandom7752]

How much do you charge to swap lenses for both lights bro? What’s the average cost? I don’t have an oven I have a heat gun but idk if that’s enough

[@braddubois6836]

Detailed videos, just like this one is perfect, since your wondering. That’s my opinion..

[@Gorilla_Jones]

This video is amazing. Why don't you make new videos? :(

[@robertfolgersr6280]

Do you do this for other people? I can send you my unit from my Solstice GXP?

[@ro63rto]

Have you ever opened up a set of Audi TTs mk2 xenon headlights?

[@DriveWithAndy]

Advice needed. My custom headlights keep missing up bad. 3 times now I have taken them off, heated up and with a vacume cleaner inserted to suck out the moisture. Yet they still mist up badly. I can't see any holes or damage that's letting water in either. What do you suggest? I did think what about blasting them in an oven on a low temp to hopefully get them bone dry? But what temperature and time

[@DL101ca]

Your sealing isn't done properly or the vents are plugged. Headlight have vents to allow moisture/air to escape while the inside heats up and expands. They're not completely sealed as you would think.

[@flubyux2]

So, Quick clamps and not the rubber surgical tubing?

[@joshuamarko87]

awesome vid man I watched the whole video love these better then your shorts :)

[@georgetufenll9663]

I watched the whole thing.. I much prefer these to the shorts.

[@johngreer9124]

Love the video Thanks. Do you know of a suppier for head light lenses? I've got a 2014 Acura MDX and need a new lens. THanks again for great content.

[@gregorymckannan]

I watched it all. Pretty helpful stuff!

[@alejandrowatson2173]

Have you done a 2012 Acura Tl headlights?

[@keithroberts5611]

In all my years of driving 55years and owning 60cars i have never come across a lens that needed tobe resealed ever!!! And the chances of this ever happening must run into millions 2 one!!!🤔🤪

[@keith38able]

They need resealing after removal of lens for modification or they WILL leak.

[@greenrogue07]

Hey, loved seeing the whole process of sealing the headlights. I might have missed it, but did you add the screws to the headlight at 19:15 or the headlight came like that. Might be a stupid question, but mine had only butyl tape, no screws on the outisde.

[@Giorgimm11]

Most of the headlights I have seen come with screws.

[@PeterPiccolo]

id love to team up and make a set of customized headlights and tailight s for my 09 prius to make it something special... or where could i get some of those electronics so i can diy? thanks a ton, -peter joseph

[@fablighting7884]

I watched the hold thing 👍👍💚💚💚great refresher💚💚💯

[@seeharvester]

I just bought a set of Mopar OEM headlights for my 2011 truck and I want to make DAMN sure they never leak like the originals did (after about 8 years). Can I apply that retro rubber without taking them apart and without putting them in the oven? Or is there a butyl rubber caulk that I can just run a bead around the edge for extra protection?

[@DL101ca]

No point in fixing what ain't broken...and to do it properly, the old glue must be replaced with butyl, so baking is a necessary evil.

[@seeharvester]

@@DL101ca Too late. I put clear silicone all the way around the edge.

[@shorty4g6314]

Would u recommend this for tail lights that are heat welded, tail lights you have to use a dremel to cut open. This seems easier to work with than J-B weld.

[@DL101ca]

No, this could be used in conjunction with jbweld as alone it doesn't offer the structural integrity to hold the lense in place without a mechanical fastener(channels and clips in headlights) . JB weld is the way to go, maybe use in few places to hold taillights together then seal the rest with butyl if you feel you can't do jbweld all the way.

[@shorty4g6314]

@@DL101ca got it, thanks!

[@mickdavies9725]

"I watched the whole thing"

[@flyryde]

hell yeah! Learn anything new?

[@mickdavies9725]

@@flyryde I have watched you do this process before on another video, but I have to watch to the end so I don't miss something lol.It always amazes me that you can put them in the oven without them becoming damaged. your content is always informative and really interesting to watch, keep up the good work. plus I love the longer videos, we get to learn more of your trade secrets lol.

[@tangarifelopez]

How long ur supposed to leave the butyl in the oven for?.

[@DL101ca]

Till it's golden brown...

[@gecko1406]

Hey question Is Diode Dynamics headlight butyl also good? 🙏

[@tigger126]

Cover to cover. Thanks!

[@nikolapanic3855]

Hom much mm Rubber? Thanks

[@Reallypeople1000]

Hey, I am just trying to redo the reflective surface of the headlight bowl. I have an old 1995 Sidekick that water got in and (water/moister...you get it) it oxidized, so the headlights are non existent when they are on! Is there a paint that I can use to restore them or do I need to send them off somewhere to have it repaired?

[@DL101ca]

There are shops that could rechrome them, but why not stick some projectors in there and have proper lighting where you need it ?

[@marcofiore1683]

Very interesting and informative good watch

[@MePeterNicholls]

Do you take out the bulbs before going in oven?

[@MePeterNicholls]

Ok you answered. Lol

[@terryfritz8035]

I watched the whole thing! Can I just send you my lights! Ha Ha 2020 GT350 Switchback LED DRL's and Demon Eyes

[@RideVibeSociety]

will you do mines for me?

[@marcwonnacott3286]

Very good Video thanks.

[@KenobiJediMaster]

Страхотна работа. Браво. Благодаря.

[@JonpaulWhitehead]

I watched the whole thing and Def prefer the more in depth and raw style videos.

[@JoeyTorres-g9g]

Bro your vids help me out a lot as me starting in lil business I was looking for vids on how to and u got them all from point A to point B thks bro 🫡

[@CrAzYTC9]

I watched the whole thing!!

[@ahmedal-hadi3900]

Love the vid, of course I watched and liked it

[@michellemay746]

Watch all off it ty

[@my-max-media7621]

PPE = Personal Protection Equipment 🤣🤣🤣

[@julianbreakseverything6397]

Whats that packet inside?

[@gixxerjay79]

Silica gel to manage humidity

[@PaulPaid]

@@gixxerjay79 Is that factory?

[@flyryde]

Yeah, on these lights they are built in. Very common with factory Xenon / LED

[@julianbreakseverything6397]

@@flyryde do they come stock on dodge chargers? Ive seen some inside a prebuilt oem set someone built and thought they added it

[@bigcountryboy]

Like long video and can you do 2015 Nissan Altima headlights

[@DL101ca]

You drug dealer son ?😂

[@killerpenguin660zzz]

Great video!

[@gregoryhicks6870]

I watched the whole thing

[@3103Juan]

Great Content

[@jamest.5001]

Super glue 👍 😆

[@katdeville]

No. It fogs the plastic and won't be evenly dispersed. And unless you use a slow-set gel, it will dry before you get glue all the way around.

[@ronanquigley3799]

Can I put headlights in a normal oven rather than one like that? Or is it going to leave fumes that will poison my food and kill my family? 💀

[@DL101ca]

Just put some BBQ sauce on the lense, yum...

[@brianlow7235]

I use zebra bubble gum and now I don't have headlight lense.

[@thomas_Customz]

I watched the whole entire video 2 times

[@masoudmontazery907]

Good luck...

[@BruceLee-xp5fc]

Naw I like long form

[@BruceLee-xp5fc]

That’s what she said

[@itglows69XB]

I watched the whole thing, Chris. GREAT, informative video with lil nuggets of info that most people don't know!! Thank you for sharing and teaching us!!

[@braddubois6836]

Detailed videos, just like this one is perfect, since your wondering. That’s my opinion..

[@trllr6]

Much better then the shorts! Lots of info and detail. Keep up the good work Chris!

[@flyryde]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jackmarsh7328]

Can I use heat gun instead of oven to apply the seal and opening the lens

[@omidsh3668]

Привет мой друг .. спасибо за твое видео 🙏 сделал то же самое со своей Маздой, но вот проблема после установки 😢 пар идет на свет, хотя он 100р приклеен плотно и 2 канала вентиляции работают отлично, как вы думаете, что это может будь 🌹🙏 🙏

[@Sckloste]

I watched the whole thing and thank you for putting in the time to show how this is properly done!

[@DEViLz1976]

"I watched the all thing" 😃, always great to learn, thank you.

[@angelesworld3855]

How about DNA test? Dr Zakir is himself a doctor, right

[@morrellcynthia]

I watched the whole thing that is good retro rubber not retro glue

[@davidmorgan2353]

Should the old sealant be removed if your adding new?

[@ThePumaboii]

Question. What are preheating procedures for the rubber?

[@djredx2462]

Funny I’m from Jamaica and I want to know the same thing

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

In Dubai on a normal summer day the temps in a parked car will exceed 200 degrees. When running, the headlights will reach temps over 400 degrees and that's totally fine

[@DL101ca]

They never reach even close to 400 outside the projector or the reflector housing near the bulb.