sealing rear taillamps??
08-06-01 | 09:55 PM
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sealing rear taillamps??
I have an 84 GSL-SE which has been subjected to 20+ days of 100+ degrees of central Texas heat. It appears to have gotten to the left tail lamp, as the glue which holds the lens to the assembly has given, dried up and lost it's hold. After I clean all the old glue off, what kind of glue do you think is best to glue it back on? Seems like a high temperature hot glue might do the trick and be the easiest to apply...though I'm not sure of it's durability.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
08-06-01 | 11:01 PM
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Well, Buckaroo...
You may wanna try some clear silicone, or try Automotive Goop.
I used Automotive Goop on my wife's Honda, gluing the protective trim in place around the windshield. That trim takes a lot of punishment, heat, cold, rain, snow, and air force...Lots of air force. I'm pleased to say that it's held well with no ill effects.
Denny, from the 'ol corncrib...
You may wanna try some clear silicone, or try Automotive Goop.
I used Automotive Goop on my wife's Honda, gluing the protective trim in place around the windshield. That trim takes a lot of punishment, heat, cold, rain, snow, and air force...Lots of air force. I'm pleased to say that it's held well with no ill effects.
Denny, from the 'ol corncrib...
08-06-01 | 11:18 PM
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I'm with Denny ... I use RTV silicon for almost everything. Putting my old sneekers that fit *just right* back together, putting my teeth back in after driving in Michigan, sniffing on occasion...okay, so I only actually did the first one 
Oh, and of course all the automotive uses...
Oh, and of course all the automotive uses...
08-06-01 | 11:32 PM
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You can use a glue gun, but be very careful because once you glue it it's permanent....
Originally posted by Acuspeed
I'm with Denny ... I use RTV silicon for almost everything. Putting my old sneekers that fit *just right* back together, putting my teeth back in after driving in Michigan, sniffing on occasion...okay, so I only actually did the first one
Oh, and of course all the automotive uses...
I'm with Denny ... I use RTV silicon for almost everything. Putting my old sneekers that fit *just right* back together, putting my teeth back in after driving in Michigan, sniffing on occasion...okay, so I only actually did the first one
Oh, and of course all the automotive uses...
08-07-01 | 08:47 PM
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well im with the sil. i pulled apart a set of tail lights to make clears and then hot glued it back.... that crap didnt hold 2 weeks. also what ever you use make sure it doesnt have lots of fumes, i had to reglue 1 on my 81 and the sil foged the cover... thinking it was water vapoer i removed it and it was not water but a white hase.... i was made
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08-08-01 | 09:28 PM
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OK- so it looks like hot glue is not a good idea, and it appears that a lot of people recommend silcone. Can anyone recommend a silicone that doesn't emit a lot of fumes. I don't want the lenses to haze up....any suggestons?
08-09-01 | 04:20 AM
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Silicone
Thought I'd never use this again outside of the pharmaceutical
industry. Anyways, Dow 732 grade Silicone is the way to go.
It resists shrinkage, UV, and growth of any unwanted stuff like
mildew. Has slight smell of vinegar when curing and if you want
to make a real smooth bead when sealing, lick your fingers and
spread with your spit. The silicone won't stick to your fingers
and your spit actually causes it to cure faster!! Never seen
any discoloration on products I've used it on. Results can always
vary though....
You'll have to obtain it from a silicone shop as Home Depot,
Lowes, etc. don't carry it since it is not a big seller to home
do-it yourselfers. I would think more people would use it for
there bathrooms, ha!
One last thought, I used it to seal and hold the top piece of front
windshield trim of a 1984 Dodge Daytona and never had any
leakage or give on that piece of trim any more up till I sold the
car a couple of years ago. Great stuff!!
industry. Anyways, Dow 732 grade Silicone is the way to go.
It resists shrinkage, UV, and growth of any unwanted stuff like
mildew. Has slight smell of vinegar when curing and if you want
to make a real smooth bead when sealing, lick your fingers and
spread with your spit. The silicone won't stick to your fingers
and your spit actually causes it to cure faster!! Never seen
any discoloration on products I've used it on. Results can always
vary though....
You'll have to obtain it from a silicone shop as Home Depot,
Lowes, etc. don't carry it since it is not a big seller to home
do-it yourselfers. I would think more people would use it for
there bathrooms, ha!
One last thought, I used it to seal and hold the top piece of front
windshield trim of a 1984 Dodge Daytona and never had any
leakage or give on that piece of trim any more up till I sold the
car a couple of years ago. Great stuff!!
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