Headlamp sealant

[markh1]

Gents,

What is the nasty black stuff called that seals the headlamps in and where can I get it?

Cheers,

Mark

[WOO5IE]

Hi Mark

It probably the same as in this recent link re rear Lights

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Trev

[markh1]

Thanks Trev that helps a lot.

[That Daddy]

I used Silkaflex 521,really nice to work with too

[TVR Glory]

The Stuff used by the factory is Locktite 598. Tvr Power has it £25 plus p&p.

[neilboyd]

I used Sikaflex 221.
Available at good motor factors.

PS
I also tried:
Gutter sealant (looks the same but no adhesion - doh!)
Black silicone bathroom sealant (not ideal for holding on the plastic cover)
Needles to say, after carefully removing said gunk, the Sikaflex was utterly magic, but:
(1) Make sure you apply enough - it needs a good size of bead.
(2) I recommend parking the car so that you can apply pressure using a piece of wood rammed against a wall / garage door at an angle (while the Sikaflex cures)

Best of luck.

And be careful removing the old sealant or you'll lift chunks of paint (apparently - luckily I was warned about this before I carried out my headlamp reseal.

Neil