Rubber sealant/Non-Hardening Putty

[Woody3]

I've got an outdoor light that has a perished rubber seal around the glass shade, which I'd like to renew.

I can't seem to find the correct seal for love nor money, but seem to recall that I have used a putty like substance that was always reworkable, but worked perfectly as a seal. Can't for the life of me remember what it is called though. Any ideas?

[Muncher]

Butyl tape will do that.

[sherman]

Silicon sealant would be the obvious choice would it not?

[seeby]

sherman said:

Silicon sealant would be the obvious choice would it not?

That's what I would use ,squidge it on then when its set ,trim off excess.

[roofer]

Muncher said:

Butyl tape will do that.

This, or get a tube of instant gasket.

[Rickyy]

Woody3 said:

I've got an outdoor light that has a perished rubber seal around the glass shade, which I'd like to renew.

I can't seem to find the correct seal for love nor money, but seem to recall that I have used a putty like substance that was always reworkable, but worked perfectly as a seal. Can't for the life of me remember what it is called though. Any ideas?

Plumber's Mait?

That's a non setting, rework able and water tight putty.

[Woody3]

Plumbers Mait looks to be the stuff.

Thanks chaps.