Headlights to Hood gasket reburbish

[oldroller]

The headlight gaskets had bothered me enough, but at around 100 bucks for the pair I had other desires, like springs/struts.
So I decided on an interim repair.
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The old... ugly and ineffective.

Removed the gaskets, and using a razor knife trimmed all the old rubber, to leave the bare plastic frame.
edit: rubber residue needs to be cleaned off with acetone to bare plastic, just the bottom edge.
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McMaster Carr part # 9141K119, L-shaped soft high-temp foam rubber, 5 feet, $13.35. Fitted the plastic to the headlight, and laid out the rubber to shape. I found that placing the short leg
of the 'L' under the plastic bottom edge gave a better fit. Tight to the headlight lens, snug to the hood. 3M weatherstrip adhesive holds the seal nicely.

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It will do for now, until after the suspension revamp.
Cheers!

[purplecty]

The headlight gaskets had bothered me enough, but at around 100 bucks for the pair I had other desires, like springs/struts.
So I decided on an interim repair.
<img src="https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=604999"/>
The old... ugly and ineffective.

Removed the gaskets, and using a razor knife trimmed all the old rubber, to leave the bare plastic frame.
<img src="https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=605000"/>

McMaster Carr part # 9141K119, L-shaped soft high-temp foam rubber, 5 feet, $13.35. Fitted the plastic to the headlight, and laid out the rubber to shape. I found that placing the short leg
of the 'L' under the plastic bottom edge gave a better fit. Tight to the headlight lens, snug to the hood. 3M weatherstrip adhesive holds the seal nicely.

<img src="https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=605001"/>

It will do for now, until after the suspension revamp.
Cheers!

I like that! Mine need to be done also where did you get this trim? And did you just stick it to the existing plastic piece with the 3m adhesive?

[haynes740]

Excellent post I will be watching this

[oldroller]

Thanks. McMaster Carr, check them online. It is amazing how much stuff they catalog. The part number is in the OP.
I tried vinyl adhesive first, didn't take. The 3m works ok. Spread on each piece, let it tack up for 5-10 minutes, stick and go.

[Shnalla]

Nice job!

[shanecarmaster1]

Wow that's QUITE the seal! Maybe I'll invest into it.

I certainly need to invest in C pillar moldings because I'm noticing oxidation along that channel, so my poor car might be rusty soon enough.

[oldroller]

If you need the C pillar molding rubbers check with GMCPaul on the forum here. He has a access to a perfect replacement for the moldings.
A true bmw fanatic with a stable of 750's. 25 bucks or so enough for both sides, fit perfect.