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88LX

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my buddy bought smoked tails at WFC and he needs a reseal. i didnt see them yet but how would you go about that? thanks
 
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Do you mean where the body of the lens contacts the car or where the lens contacts the light assembly? Depending on which, there are gaskets to use, or clear RTV depending on which joint you mean. Also, it makes a difference where you get the replacements.
 

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for the tail lights, theres stuff called butyl tape or something like that. Its like a putty. Its what comes with the aftermarket tail lights. But i dont see why you couldnt get away with the silicon liek said above.
 

HISSIN50

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i like Bapford's idea, and he obviously knows more than i. BTW, i assume you want to seal the plastic lens to the body of the light housing.
if all else fail, 3M makes a product for that and i used it once and it worked well (different application- sealed the 3rd brake light on the vert with it. old gasket was shot-was not going to buy one). just an idea.
 

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black RTV bead around the housing lip, and then push the lens on. it will seal perfect, and no one will be stealing that lense.
 

cenok is family

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TIMMY2734 said:
for the tail lights, theres stuff called butyl tape or something like that. Its like a putty. Its what comes with the aftermarket tail lights. But i dont see why you couldnt get away with the silicon liek said above.
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it's butyl caulk wiener. lol
 

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yeah, its the lens to the assembly.
 

TIMMY2734

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cenok is family said:
it's butyl caulk wiener. lol
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Well the stuff i was talking about doesnt come in a tube like caulk. It comes in a roll, much like tape
 
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