Helix side markers water entry

[Chimera]

Seems to be a few folks mentioning that these let in water. I got a set of these a week ago to install. Haven't yet. I am planning to use a silicon based adhesive seal when I do. Here's some questions to those who have had these installed and had issues (or not for that matter).

Any ideas on how the water is entering the enclosure? I would assume that it is along the lights mount, as the sides appear well sealed on my new ones.

I was planning on sealing the entire back edge and the light mount itself, and possibly looking for a rubber gasket ring if one will fit without obstruction. Anyone who has done this is there room for that at all?

Thanks.

[nyfries]

Had a couple of really raining days the past few days and yes there is now water inside them side markers. The worst part is the upper right corner, the corner closest to the wheels. The corner is now filled with wet dirt and looks quite unsightly. I don't know if there is enough space to seal it. Its quite a tight fit, so much so that it nick the painted on my passenger side when i was installing it.

[Chimera]

SO I picked up some Momentive RTV108 that I'll be applying to the seals all the way around the side markers, and letting cure for 2 days. I live in Atlanta, where it rains.. a lot. so I think I'll know before to long whether it was effective in handling the water entry issues.

Still looking for anyone else's feedback if anyone has anything to share?

thanks

[Chimera]

Photo after sealing edges.

[Chimera]

update:
swapping smoked for clear:
its rained a snowed a few times, no water entry at all, just some dirt of the back of the adhesive sealer

[lpresley]

That looks like the route I'll be going, my left one is full of moisture, I'm sure a little sealant would make it a quick fix, surely there's no moisture getting in from the back

[chas3wba0]

Originally Posted by Chimera

update:
swapping smoked for clear:
its rained a snowed a few times, no water entry at all, just some dirt of the back of the adhesive sealer

My left-side clear got all damp inside after a few days of rain... very unimpressed with the quality of these. I went the same route in sealing the edges but with Loctite Waterproof Stik N' Seal; we'll see how that goes...

[Chimera]

I'm very interested to hear about how it works out from someone who's actually had the issue.
I preempted the issue, and therefore am not a solid example.. as on an off chance mine may never have had the issue in the first place.

[chas3wba0]

Originally Posted by Chimera

I'm very interested to hear about how it works out from someone who's actually had the issue.
I preempted the issue, and therefore am not a solid example.. as on an off chance mine may never have had the issue in the first place.

I bet you would have seen leakage in at least one of them, at least under extreme conditions. Best test on the fix would be to take a hose and spray directly at side marker under the fender lining

[chas3wba0]

Originally Posted by chas3wba0

My left-side clear got all damp inside after a few days of rain... very unimpressed with the quality of these. I went the same route in sealing the edges but with Loctite Waterproof Stik N' Seal; we'll see how that goes...

An update: Since sealing the edges, I have driven through rain and wet mud and even sprayed water directly at the side marker piece while washing my car, and so far no significant water entry. One side had a slight mist of fog along the inner edge, but it evaporated pretty quick. Not gonna pursue it further for now.

[JR007]

Originally Posted by chas3wba0

An update: Since sealing the edges, I have driven through rain and wet mud and even sprayed water directly at the side marker piece while washing my car, and so far no significant water entry. One side had a slight mist of fog along the inner edge, but it evaporated pretty quick. Not gonna pursue it further for now.

Did you buy the Helix ones?

[Snowblind]

It's easier to not be cheap and just buy the OEM ones. They come water sealed from the factory.

[KI_ZN6]

Originally Posted by Snowblind

It's easier to not be cheap and just buy the OEM ones. They come water sealed from the factory.

I agree, alot of our customers purchased our OEM Genuine Japan-made Clear Side Markers and they are problem-free.

[JustBoostin]

I would have opted for the OEM clears if i didn't want smoked ones! Haha