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Anybody with problems with Leaky Clear Corners?

Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Anybody with problems with Leaky Clear Corners?

I just recently purchased clear corners from Custom Maxima and was very surprised at how cheap they feel. I was wondering if anyone had any issues with water getting into these lenses?

I was thinking of lining the seams with some sort of silicone calking before installing them- any advice or comments are appreciated.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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I still say ebay DC clear corners are of the best quality.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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I got mine on eBay and they never leaked. Been about 4 months.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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I don't know about CustomMaxima clear corners, but....

I just put on some so called "diamond cut" clear bumper corners off ebay (procarparts.com). The fitment sucks, theres a gap between them that's clearly visible. Far away they look great, but standing next to them you can clearly see the gap between them. :P Maybe I'm being picky, but I'd gladly pay an extra $20 for CustomMaxima ones if they are built better than these Taiwan things I received. I'm afraid the first rain is going to short my bulbs because they look so da*n cheaply made they will leak.

I wondered if Custom Maxima's diamond cuts looked and felt as cheap as these ebay ones do. Maybe your post answers my question.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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I got mine on eBay and they never leaked. Been about 4 months.
I've had mine for about 2 years and there has been no fogging or leaking.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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I have the CM DC ones. Bought them strictly for the non-cloudy lenses. I noticed the crap construction so I clear silliconed the gap between the lens and the housing as soon as I opened the packaging. They are leak-free now. Fitament seems decent enough. No movement.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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i have clear corners from CM and i have a problem with them fogging up from moisture inside. gonna have to bake 'em and clean them up and re-seal them.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Yup mine were leaking and fogging up real good inside. Actually it got so bad it corroded my harnesses for my 194 bulbs. I drilled a small hole on the bottom of the lens and no more fog or cloudy or leaky clear corners.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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I cant even find clear corners, I have clear bumpers but corners are always outta stock for me.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I've heard of this problem before with the aftermarket clears. So I used clear silicone around the edges before I installed them & I've haven't had a problem.
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