Black Sealant for headlamp fairings
Black Sealant for headlamp fairings
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red griff 500

Original Poster:

280 posts

271 months

Monday 21st February 2005
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Anyone recommend what sealant to use?

Steve

Big Al.

69,336 posts

287 months

Monday 21st February 2005
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Sikaflex! OH

starmist

1,052 posts

271 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2005
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Don't know if black silicone sealant from DIY shops would be strong enough. Cheap, and accessible though.

dnb

3,330 posts

271 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2005
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If you use silicone, make sure it is the stuff suitable for power showers etc... ie the good stuff.

It won't last as long as Sikaflex though.

red griff 500

Original Poster:

280 posts

271 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2005
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Thanks lads. Sikaflex it is then!

Steve

simon.b

1,230 posts

311 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2005
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I’ve never used Sikaflex and so cant comment on that, but I do use plain old B&Q stuff and never had any problems with it, cheap and easy to get hold off. Problem is you must make sure joints are clean, real clean with no solvent residue.

I also use a Silicon Eater which removes the old stuff and doesn’t damage the paint, though there are different brands of this stuff so a test would be advised. It’s a lot better and less time consuming than a plastic scrapper but I don’t know if this works on Sikaflex.

However I’ve never actually used it for the light pods, though the spoiler on my Celica is held on with the stuff since the bolts pulled through the hatch.

Cheers,

Simon.