Tail light sealant

[TonyS]

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.

[TonyS]

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.

[HOT3O2]

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

[ZLP955]

Well said Rick!

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

[Everett#2390]

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