In regards to this archived thread: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/body-removing-tail-light-assembly-531280/

I was wondering if anybody had any ideas for a sealant to use for the outer lenses on the S2-S3 tail lights. I won't be reinstalling the rubber protector strips that go on last because I ripped mine (dry rot) and they cost $60 from Black dragon new. I used some silicone exterior caulk but doesn't seem to be doing the trick, and I need not mention how long it took for that **** to dry!
So I need something quick drying that is not permanant.
Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Thanks!
Jae

 

FWIW I replaced my rear seals with new ones (too complex for just caulking on SAs IMHO). However, I did layer a thin bead of axle grease (no ****, works!!) on both sides of the gasket so easy removal anytime, and grease helps it seal against the elements nicely...
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

I just replaced mine with OEM seals. The grease idea works good, tho I used silicon grease for mine. I think a guy could fashion a pretty good seal from some kind of off-the-shelf weatherstrip bead from Home Depot. Might have to stick it to the lense part with something that's not TOO sticky.

 

1. This is a FB
2. The gasket is already on there
3. My question was about the outer lense, you know, the clear one... there isn't a gasket between the colored lense and the clear one. Need a recommendation on what to use to hold it to the colored part of the lense. This needs to be water tight because dirt and **** gets in there and I don't want to have to clean it every time I wash the car.

 

forgot to mention that the rubber strip that I ripped is not a seal, they are protectors..

 

An exterior clear silicone caulk would be the best, imho. And yes, it will need time to set up. It will also be more than semi-permanent. Sometimes it's best to bite the bullet and spend the money on the correct parts. You will get a better fit and finish in the long run.

GM has a black rope caulk for fixing tail light lenses to the light body, I bought some for my Trofeo when I replaced the tail light lense. This stuff is semi-permanent and should work. It takes a heat gun to remove the lense once the unit is assembled. Check your local GM/Olds parts dept. and ask for the caulk. Mine was for a 90 Toronado Trofeo. There is enough in a package to do more than 4 tail lights.

You can use this caulk as a seal between the tail light unit and body when you mount them, should seal nicely if your foam gaskets are toast.

 

I use Seal All. It works great anytime I've used it. If you need to remove it just heat it up and pull apart

 

"GM has a black rope caulk for fixing tail light lenses to the light body, I bought some for my Trofeo when I replaced the tail light lense. This stuff is semi-permanent and should work."

Ah yes, that sounds like it would work awesome.
I didn't actually remove the whole tail light assembly, just the outer lense and protector strips because the driver side light was getting dirty inside.
Thanks for the help guys!
Jae