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Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles
It's spelled BUTYL, motherfuckers!
Do what Russ says or go to [autoparts store local to you] and ask them for butyl rubber.
Done and done.
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finally, i was wondering who was going to step in and correct all this mis-information.
repeat after me, "BUTYL RUBBER"
it comes in a snake coil like reel in a small box. part numbers are floating all over the net, search and you will find it or just call the dealer and they can get it.
as for using window sealant, silicon, crazy glue, epoxy, jb weld, TIG welding, or any other method of trying to seal the lights - dont. unless you want to leave them on forever and never be able to remove them.
the butyl seal does not require a heat gun (in most situations) as long as its over 75° F. a bit of pressure and it comes apart, its like bubble gum but its a tar-like substance.
you dont need to over-do it honestly, all you need to do is make sure the perimeter of the light is sealed. you can see the perimeter CLEARLY from the interior of the car, its about 1/4" gap between the light housings which enter the vehicle chassis cutouts for the bulb sockets.
thats ALL you need to do, make sure those cutouts are sealed. the reverse lights use a foam seal by the way, which is what i am converting my entire car over to - no more sticky shit seals.