So I noticed that the trunk leaks on a 1986 GL Sedan, through the tail lights.

 

Whats the best plan of action for this? I talked to the guy at Autozone, but he said just black silicone will work....

 

Having just replaced the tail lights on a 1993 Nissan 240sx, I had used weather stripping and black silicone, and it was cleaner, and didnt leak...

 

Anybody fixed this problem before?

-Procedure information (including how to clean the lights, as from experience on a Loyale, that stuff is sticky and near impossible to get off)

-Time spent is important (got to know how long this is going to take)

 

Thank you ahead of time!

You want butyl rubber - it comes in rolls at any good auto parts / auto body supply, etc. The lights don't have to be cleaned of all the old rubber - just remove dirt, debris, etc. I would not use silicone personally.

 

GD

You are on vacation lol.

 

But thank you, I will pick up a roll and see what it will take, or we can do it when you get back

Hey GD:

Did you know that you can get the Butyl- rubber sealer in a caulking tube at the hardware and marine supply stores? At the hardware they call it gutter & flashing sealer. Its made by DAP Inc. And it available in black, white, or gray. 10.1oz tubes. It costs about $6 a tube. For some folks the hardware store maybe a little closer to home.

 

Ed