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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Anybody ever run these
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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And these
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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I've seen a few people ask about these. The general consensus seemed to be they were good but if I remember right needed to be sealed up.
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Yea they need to be sealed. Also make sure you buy the CCFL. More light output..
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Is it pretty hard to seal and ccfl
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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Naw. Sealing is easy. When u order them make sure it comes with the ccfl set up.
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 01:25 AM
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Found a set on autoanything that looks pretty much the same and has the ccfl setup thanks Guys
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What is ccfl?? What do you mean seal? Like caulk the lens up?
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Originally Posted by CarKnockerJim
What is ccfl?? What do you mean seal? Like caulk the lens up?
CCFL stands for Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp. They last longer and produce better light output than LED halos will do for you. I've owned LED, CCFL, and the new XBaled Angel Eyes and they rank from least output to most just as they're listed.
LED halos will be washed out in any sunlight and really only visible at night, so that's why you're advised to get CCFL or better instead.

When buying those types of headlights off eBay or some other websites, they aren't always sealed the best. This allows moisture or even water when it rains to get inside the headlight housing. To prevent this, you put an extra layer of sealant or silicone around the headlight opening.

Some people say they never sealed the headlights extra and didn't have a problem, but it doesn't hurt to take extra precaution.
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