Garrett
Joined:
Mar 2008
Cypress, California
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+1 on tcx2
88 TC Black/Black Interior, Auto, 2.5" Exhaust w/ Flowmaster, K&N w/ Custom CAI, New Paint, Kicker Sound System, Limo Tint, Smoked Head/Tail Lights, Tripminder, Cobra R
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87TurboBobby
Joined:
Dec 2006
Colquitt,Georgia
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That's right, all I broke was the glue.
90 Mustang GT Vert.
95 Mustang Vert
04 F150 Heritage
92 Chevy Silverado
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wbrco
Joined:
Aug 2008
Saint Charles, Missouri
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wbrco
Been around a long time
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So - newbie question. My right tail light lense is coming loose. I've tried a bit of RTV since it was black, but that didn't hold.
What is "strip caulk" and where can I get some? I just need to re-attach the lense.
Allen
1988 TurboCoupe 5 Speed - 50,XXX Miles, stock as a rock. I drove it off the showroom floor in January 1989....
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TCx2
Joined:
Apr 2001
Sierra Vista, Arizona
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You need to work on the metal clips (bend them) so they hold better. The only strip caulk I am familiar with is a tarry like substance that comes in a 12-14" box.... with rows of this caulk separated by wax paper. The caulk is almost like putty and you can use it as a strip, or make it into whatever shape you want. It doesn't have enough consistency to HOLD the lens etc. together but it is a good waterseal.
Kevin
TCx2
67 Green Ford Fairlane 428CJ 5spd
89 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
03 Mercury Marauder "Supercharged"
03 Ford Excursion(King of the SUVs)
04 Mustang Cobra - Screaming Yellow
10 Challenger R/T "Supercharged"
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87TurboBobby
Joined:
Dec 2006
Colquitt,Georgia
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Has anyone used 3M Super Urethane? I bet that would hold everything in place. It sure does hold glass in.
Bobby
90 Mustang GT Vert.
95 Mustang Vert
04 F150 Heritage
92 Chevy Silverado
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Bobby . yes that will work only thing is once you use that it can not be broke loose again , without cracking the lens if you have to ever take it apart again . Take a chance and use it , will work great and seal great, just dont put to much on, dont want to see it thru the lens after the job is all done, I did one set and used it but also used with great care a set of clamps to hold it all firm till it all was well set up . Then it looked great and was never a seal or damp thing again inside the lens , no dirt , nothing inside after all this time . The clips , yes if you spread them out a little more will get a better bite on the lens to hold them there . Hope this helps , good luck .
D.Wilder
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Garrett
Joined:
Mar 2008
Cypress, California
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Bend the clips like TCx2 says, use strip caulk as described with black silicone in the corners.
Worked for me.
88 TC Black/Black Interior, Auto, 2.5" Exhaust w/ Flowmaster, K&N w/ Custom CAI, New Paint, Kicker Sound System, Limo Tint, Smoked Head/Tail Lights, Tripminder, Cobra R
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