LiftedHatchSubie Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I've already got lights on the roof of my car and wired (came with the car). My question is: The guy drilled a hole in the roof and ran it out of sight inside down the a piller...since it's already that way, I'd like to make sure the hole is sealed. What is the best way to do this. going to use a rubber grommet(spelling) so the wires won't rub thru and...not sure...any ideas?? or someone that has run the wiring thru the roof like mine?? affraid rain is on its way :-\ Lucas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Seal it with fast-cure 5200 marine adhesive sealant. That stuff is the bomb. It will not leak, and it will keep the wires from rubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 just use silicone/caulking from a tube or spray foam. That will seal it good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftedHatchSubie Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 My brother told me to just use silicone but then he's never put wiring thru the body of a vehical so I figured if anyone knew what to do someone here would know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I ran my wires out between the antenna and the a pillar. I used romex house wiring because the stuff is really stiff and pretty strong since its solid strand wire. I used great stuff to seal the gap and just cranked the nuts down on the as tight as they'd go. I'm not down with drilling a hole in the roof.. soaking wet headliners SUCK!!! Kelly is right though. They make a few different colors of it. Just becareful that stuff is sticky as hell and it WILL make a big mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftedHatchSubie Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Well I could always weld the holes and go another route but since they were already thru the roof when I got it, I'll keep it that way for now until the roof rack is done. Then I'll do it all right...so far I haven't had any leaks and was going to leave it alone until I found all the hack job of wiring the guy did...now I'm a little worried about having a wiring fire so I'm rewiring alot of stuff I found including some major wiring under the dash I found when I had the dash out...melted wiring and connecter...got the replacement wires from another soob, just gotta get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkx Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 if you want a little extra security, use a small piece of wiring loom where the wires pass through the roof if you dont have a grommet in combination with the silicone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I just squirted a dab of black RTV on mine, no leaks from there... but I do have others.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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