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Old 02-05-2010, 04:01 PM
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I currently have black running lights on my Camaro but they're the knock off Ebay ones that fill with humidity every time it rains. I was wondering if any of you have some that aren't crap like the ones I have and are sealed well. If so where did you get them?
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just VHT them....
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Originally Posted by thislswon
just VHT them....
thats what i did. next time you buy a new set, just seal them with a bead of the sealer along the seams when you get them. that way you shouldnt have any problems
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Originally Posted by thislswon
just VHT them....
Wasn't an option for me since my original was cracked.

There are two main types on ebay - crap and not crap. The crap ones seem to be the most common and easiest to find. The not crap are a little harder but not too bad.
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I just picked up a spare set of OEM ones from a junkyard and sprayed them with some VHT and clear. They clean up pretty nice if you wetsand a little too.
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I just had my stockers sprayed. Like stated above, just pick up a OEM set and spray them.
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Got mine off eBay, too. No problems after 3+ years. I also HVT'd them.



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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
thats what i did. next time you buy a new set, just seal them with a bead of the sealer along the seams when you get them. that way you shouldnt have any problems
yea thats exactly what u have to do is put a seal around it. i was having the same trouble like u did. after i sealed them, it has been a year with no problems.
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I drilled some holes in the bottom corners of mine to help them drain. In the rain or after a wash they fog a little but it quickly goes away. Been running the black ebay setup for over a year with no issues.
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Originally Posted by MosesMcgregor
I drilled some holes in the bottom corners of mine to help them drain. In the rain or after a wash they fog a little but it quickly goes away. Been running the black ebay setup for over a year with no issues.
This is what I did on mine. I drilled really small hole in lowest corner of the housing where the water or any moisture will come out/drain. Works fine, its been 4 years now.




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