Pete and list,
I beg to differ on the "adhesive" point of the other replies. I removed
the rear light assemblies, and found a sealant along with the gaskets, so
I attempted to replace it with the closest thing I could find. In this
case I used a 3M product called Automotive Bedding and Glazing compound.
It comes in a "caulk" style tube, and the description reads...
"A non-hardening, water resistant sealer for autobody seams, and between
windshield rubber and car body. Can also be used to seal around mouldings
and to attach door water shield curtains..."
Maybe I am more cautious about water infiltration, but If there was
something there from the factory, I do not want to neglect it when I
replace a component.
Seeing as the rear light is mounted through and into the trunk area, I
feel better using sealant.
It is your choice.
Mark Riddle
'72 TR6 Hopefully with a dry trunk
On Wed, 26 Mar 2003 07:07:45 -0800 "Ken Davis" <ken.davis@attbi.com>
writes:
> Pete --
> When I did mine, pretty much the same scenario. I used a product
> called 'Goo-Gone', can get it at drug stores etc. On a soft cloth,
> with rubbing it removed it all and didn't damage the paint. An I
> didn't use and adhesive when replacing them. Figured the adhesive
> was the product of a number of PO botched repairs.
>
> Ken
> 73 '6
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kronberg, Peter" <Peter.Kronberg@hp.com>
> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 06:36
> Subject: Adhesive, grease remover recommendations?
>
>
> : Hey All,
> : Well, I pulled my tail lights in anticipation of repainting the
> black
> : rear panel...but the gaskets were apparently stuck on with some
> form of
> : adhesive...
> : 2 questions:
> : I'd like to remove the build up of old adhesive, accumulated wax,
> and
> : crud...but I'm afraid to apply a solvent in the area of the enamel
> : paint...don't want to dissolve or mar the finish...so I got some
> organic
> : Orange Oil degreaser/auto cleaner...and some generic solvent
> : distillate...which to use?
> :
> : Secondly...my new gasket set didn't come with an adhesive backing
> for
> : the tail lights...should I use adhesive, or is a dry compression
> fit
> : good enough?
> :
> : Thanx in advance,
> :
> : Pete
> : Pete Kronberg
> : '76 CF51563U
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