Scott_87 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Posted March 7, 2011 Hi guys recently had a full respray on my ke70 and know have to put everything back on. Just wondering what people reconmended for sealing up rear tail lights as original rubbers aren't in the best shape? Also what do people use to stick back on the rubber stripping on the side of there cars? Cheers Scott Quote
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 7, 2011 Report Posted March 7, 2011 I went to Clarke Rubber and got 10mm by 10mm foam with a sticky side for tail lights. They may even sell proper seals. Quote
basher_ke20 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Posted March 8, 2011 i am in the same boat. I need new tail light seals as mine leak and they arnt avaliable genuine Quote
Scott_87 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Posted March 23, 2011 Went down to clarke rubber and bought thin rubber/foam material and seemed to work fine and we've had a fairly big down pour in the last few days. Quote
Scott_87 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Posted March 23, 2011 I take that back, after inspection last night there is water slightly leaking through so I think silicone is in need around the gaps/leaks. Quote
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 Attach the foam to the car and to the lights so they press together... Quote
silverra23 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 Most of that foam you can buy is porous.. it isn't a going to be a good seal It also stays wet for a long time, promoting a really good rusting situation. I am not sure what the solution is, but I would be worried about using stick on foam for the above reasons. Quote
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 I used a non porous plastic based foam strip I found on a building site in the end. Worked a treat. Quote
Scott_87 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Posted March 24, 2011 Ok so now I'm taking the foam off coz I don't want my fresh paint rusting. Black silicone and pack it on sounds good, or I do have sikaflex but that stuff is the wow factor! Quote
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