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Custom Retrofit headlights - FLEXTAPE?!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rafanomenon, Oct 23, 2020.

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Oct 23, 2020 at 9:24 AM

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After months of waiting (worth it), I finally received my custom retrofit headlights from BX Built. Being that they are 100% custom, I understand that OEM seals/rubber boots needed to be modified to make it all work.

Build specs:

Anzo headlights gutted

B3 Bi-LED projectors for low and high beams (from square to round)

RGB neopixel halos and DRLs

Switchback LED strip is shared with DRLs

I want to ensure no water gets into the housings at all. I live in the PNW so there's a high probability that will happen! What should I use? I was thinking Flex Tape, or Flex Paste. Any chance it would make a good enough seal? No risk of "vibrating" loose from the housing?

Bench test:

Fronts

Sealant around the edge

High/low beam boot

LED Strip

DRL/switchback blinkers

4 areas total that need sealing
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