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TonyS

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Tail light sealant
« 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?

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Re: Tail light sealant
« Reply #1 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!

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Re: Tail light sealant
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2020, 09:45:11 PM »
There are no dumb questions here Tony, This is how we all learn.
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Re: Tail light sealant
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2020, 08:44:25 AM »
Well said Rick!
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Re: Tail light sealant
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2020, 11:28:55 AM »
The dumbest question is the one that doesn't get ask...Joe
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Re: Tail light sealant
« Reply #5 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.
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