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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 06:32 PM
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Just managed to pick up a set of Litronic headlights so I can finally upgrade from the halogens but one of them needs a seal. I poked around a bit and was reading in a couple places someone mentioned they were only available if you bought the headlight new, surely that can't be true? Does anyone have a part # for them or know where I could find one?
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 06:50 PM
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Try autoatlanta, a pic would help too. MK1 or MK2?

Doesn't look like a seal is available:
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 07:57 PM
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Headlight seals are not available from the factory unfortunately. You have to go through a used parts dealer to get ones in good condition then submerge them in aerospace protectant or any rubber restorer.

Look at LA dismanteler on the internet.
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 10:16 PM
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ugh that's ridiculous...what about a possibility to reuse the one i have on my current halogen headlight?

MK1 btw.
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by shootermcgavin
ugh that's ridiculous...what about a possibility to reuse the one i have on my current halogen headlight?

MK1 btw.
Its crazy how many parts like that only come with the entire unit... ugh
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 12:33 AM
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This is unreal to me...gonna try and take out my old halogen light to see if I can reuse the seal...otherwise I may be looking to return this light. Ugh.
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Old Jun 30, 2018 | 03:23 PM
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Use the ones from your halogen lights. Just restore them with UV protectant like 303 aerospace protectant.
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Old Jun 30, 2018 | 04:09 PM
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This black seal does the job and looks great. Available on Amazon

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Just used this yesterday, came out pretty good.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/M-D-Buil...1025/202066509
If you line if up just the like factory one sits, the first hump on the strip will push up nicely against the fender. I had to play with it a little to get a good fit all the way around. Mine is still off a little but my headlights are a pain to get in and out so I am satisfied for now.
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