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aspz · 10-26-2008, 02:57 AM

Hi Guys,

I've been meaning to post some pictures of my Silver 4DR LB puppy (after a few modifications). Today, after being washed/clayed/waxed, I noticed that rinsing the car left a considerable amount of water in the JDM-style LED tail-lights I had just installed a week ago. I purchased these quite a while back, when I didn't know where to get the orginal, so obviously bought these non-OEM ones from ebay (HK)...Needless to say, I loved them to pieces until about today when I noticed the water...soon it'll be sunny, the lights will fog up inside

I guess time to reinstall the original USDM lights...at least they won't let the water in.

No point in this post, just sharing my misfortune...of all my additions, I was most proud of the LED taillights. I will still post pics soon (just super busy with university)

Peace

firemachine69 · 10-26-2008, 04:40 AM

Split them apart, let them dry, then silicone-them back up!

AznGouki · 10-26-2008, 05:14 AM

I was just about to post the same thing. It's the best thing to do if you plan on scrapping them anyways.

cali yaris · 10-26-2008, 05:39 AM

they can be sealed.

yukhin · 10-26-2008, 05:46 AM

Mines the same , gonna get the original JDM instead

*tk-421* · 10-26-2008, 07:30 AM

I have the same problem with my right-side tail light. Does anyone know what the best way to split these apart and seal them? I'm kind of weary about putting these in an oven...

I've heard bad things about silicone too (not very resilient in varying weather). Is there a better material for this kind of thing?

Bob_VT · 10-26-2008, 10:30 AM

Goop but be very careful it can cause a mess. If you use it.....it is PERMANENT!

cali yaris · 10-26-2008, 02:03 PM

ooh goop -- I'm scared of that stuff, but it's very good.

I have re-sealed every aftermarket lighting part I've ever bought, before I installed it. I've never had any fogging or leaking. Don't give up guys!

bzinn 1 · 10-27-2008, 11:45 PM

any local autobody materials supplier can sell you right off the shelf sealer made just for sealing headlights and taillights.....I have used it before and it is just like the OEM sealer and works great.

the_boss · 10-28-2008, 12:07 AM

I had to have my stock tail changed 3 times since april 2007...always get water in it and then it froze

YarisSedan · 10-28-2008, 01:55 AM

Go to your local petstore and buy silicon sealant for aquarium repair. If its good enough to seal a 100 gallon fish tank id say its good enough for your head or tail lights. Make sure you wear a mask though that stuff sure smells nasty. Dries clear and gets hard pretty quick too. Supose to be fully dry after 24 hours.

10-26-2008, 02:57 AM	#1
aspz Drives: 2007 Yaris HB LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 5	Sigh - Honeymoon Over Hi Guys, I've been meaning to post some pictures of my Silver 4DR LB puppy (after a few modifications). Today, after being washed/clayed/waxed, I noticed that rinsing the car left a considerable amount of water in the JDM-style LED tail-lights I had just installed a week ago. I purchased these quite a while back, when I didn't know where to get the orginal, so obviously bought these non-OEM ones from ebay (HK)...Needless to say, I loved them to pieces until about today when I noticed the water...soon it'll be sunny, the lights will fog up inside I guess time to reinstall the original USDM lights...at least they won't let the water in. No point in this post, just sharing my misfortune...of all my additions, I was most proud of the LED taillights. I will still post pics soon (just super busy with university) Peace

10-26-2008, 05:14 AM	#3
AznGouki Metsu Drives: NCP91 ; E36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 154	I was just about to post the same thing. It's the best thing to do if you plan on scrapping them anyways. __________________

10-26-2008, 05:39 AM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	they can be sealed. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-26-2008, 07:30 AM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	I have the same problem with my right-side tail light. Does anyone know what the best way to split these apart and seal them? I'm kind of weary about putting these in an oven... I've heard bad things about silicone too (not very resilient in varying weather). Is there a better material for this kind of thing? __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-26-2008, 10:30 AM	#7
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Goop but be very careful it can cause a mess. If you use it.....it is PERMANENT! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

10-26-2008, 04:40 AM	#2
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Split them apart, let them dry, then silicone-them back up!

10-26-2008, 05:46 AM	#5
yukhin Drives: Yaris YRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Mines the same , gonna get the original JDM instead

10-26-2008, 02:03 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	ooh goop -- I'm scared of that stuff, but it's very good. I have re-sealed every aftermarket lighting part I've ever bought, before I installed it. I've never had any fogging or leaking. Don't give up guys! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-27-2008, 11:45 PM	#9
bzinn 1 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: University Place,WA Posts: 828	any local autobody materials supplier can sell you right off the shelf sealer made just for sealing headlights and taillights.....I have used it before and it is just like the OEM sealer and works great.

10-28-2008, 12:07 AM	#10
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	I had to have my stock tail changed 3 times since april 2007...always get water in it and then it froze

10-28-2008, 01:55 AM	#11
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Go to your local petstore and buy silicon sealant for aquarium repair. If its good enough to seal a 100 gallon fish tank id say its good enough for your head or tail lights. Make sure you wear a mask though that stuff sure smells nasty. Dries clear and gets hard pretty quick too. Supose to be fully dry after 24 hours.

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