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Title: Waterproofing New Spotlights
Post by: Colin 009 on January 08, 2005, 19:09:28

Hi All, can anyone suggest a product that I can use to seal the lights.(waterproof)

Idealy something thats is flexi-able.

Also will need to connect wires, so are there any waterproof male/female connectors out there.

Title: Waterproofing New Spotlights
Post by: hobbit on January 09, 2005, 09:59:18

First thing to spring to mind would be silicon sealant

run a bead round the rim and push together, as for water proof wiring connectorshttp  http//www.vehicleproducts.co.uk do a good selection, but what could be better is to run a continous wires from the inside of the lamp high into the vehicle before having any connectors

Heat shrink is a good method of sealing the actual connectors when made up, put some silicon in the sleaving before shrinking it would do the job

Title: Waterproofing New Spotlights
Post by: Colin 009 on January 09, 2005, 13:37:00

Thanks Kev.

Title: Waterproofing New Spotlights
Post by: Range Rover Blues on January 09, 2005, 16:29:25

I'd use silicon as well 'cos it will withstand the heat, but bear in mind that the lamps need to breath as the air inside heats up.  I prefer to just wash mine out afterwards, if you seal them and the tinyest bit of water gets in it will never get out again.

Title: Waterproofing New Spotlights
Post by: Colin 009 on January 09, 2005, 18:19:42

Thanks, hadn't thought about breathing lights.