92_rugby_subie Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 So I noticed that the trunk leaks on a 1986 GL Sedan, through the tail lights. Whats the best plan of action for this? I talked to the guy at Autozone, but he said just black silicone will work.... Having just replaced the tail lights on a 1993 Nissan 240sx, I had used weather stripping and black silicone, and it was cleaner, and didnt leak... Anybody fixed this problem before? -Procedure information (including how to clean the lights, as from experience on a Loyale, that stuff is sticky and near impossible to get off) -Time spent is important (got to know how long this is going to take) Thank you ahead of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 You want butyl rubber - it comes in rolls at any good auto parts / auto body supply, etc. The lights don't have to be cleaned of all the old rubber - just remove dirt, debris, etc. I would not use silicone personally. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 You are on vacation lol. But thank you, I will pick up a roll and see what it will take, or we can do it when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ed Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Hey GD: Did you know that you can get the Butyl- rubber sealer in a caulking tube at the hardware and marine supply stores? At the hardware they call it gutter & flashing sealer. Its made by DAP Inc. And it available in black, white, or gray. 10.1oz tubes. It costs about $6 a tube. For some folks the hardware store maybe a little closer to home. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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