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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: TonyS on February 12, 2020, 02:04:58 AM

Title: Tail light sealant
Post by: TonyS on February 12, 2020, 02:04:58 AM

I had a piece of the stainless trim coming loose from one of my tail lights on a 1969 Camaro. Figured I would take the lens out of the housing to clean things up a bit while I had the whole assembly off of the car, and I noticed a light tan colored sealant that is between the housing and lens.

Anyone have an idea of what this is, so I can get the proper replacement when it all goes back together? Looks and feels like plumbers putty, but surely it isn’t that simple, or is it?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Tail light sealant
Post by: TonyS on February 25, 2020, 08:37:37 PM

Well, after doing some research that I should have done first- this should be a gasket, not some kind of putty sealant. I apologize for the dumb question.

I promise to only have about 642 more dumb questions in the future!

Thanks.

Title: Re: Tail light sealant
Post by: HOT3O2 on February 25, 2020, 09:45:11 PM

There are no dumb questions here Tony, This is how we all learn.

Title: Re: Tail light sealant
Post by: ZLP955 on February 26, 2020, 08:44:25 AM

Well said Rick!

Title: Re: Tail light sealant
Post by: x66 714 on February 26, 2020, 11:28:55 AM

The dumbest question is the one that doesn't get ask...Joe

Title: Re: Tail light sealant
Post by: Everett#2390 on February 26, 2020, 05:54:04 PM

Experience is the best teacher, read the instructions first.
True, the dumb question is the one not asked.