Cheapo's guide: to fix a leaking tail-light gasket

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Originally Posted by FongPei

Why so mad? No one forcing you to do anything. Get that big head out of your ass

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i think you should meet dc2r-0636 you two would get along, could share your rice mods..

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Originally Posted by tripleuse

i think you should meet dc2r-0636 you two would get along, could share your rice mods..

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A tube of silicone is around $3, I purchased gaskets last week for my dc2, $70 for the pair. Silicone will not leave any permanent damage/markings or anything. It will peel off leaving nothing behind at all. Its designed to keep water out between plastic and metal, I use it all the time at work, most of your houses will be covered with it and im pretty sure they arent full of water. If you are on a budget and enjoy diy, this is a great solution. Everybody bagging the op has probably never held a tool in their life

I wouldnt use just any silicone as some silicones etch into the paint and will cause rust.. If you want to do this your better off using sikaflex which will not cause rust and is designed for automotive use.

^^ have you ever tried to remove automotive sikaflex?

I just use normal clear roofing/plumbing silicone. doesnt remove paint

Awesome DIY
Will have this in mind when my gaskets start to leak :P

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Originally Posted by Jasemas

Awesome DIY
Will have this in mind when my gaskets start to leak :P

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Thanks =]

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Originally Posted by gen2 CRX

I wouldnt use just any silicone as some silicones etch into the paint and will cause rust.. If you want to do this your better off using sikaflex which will not cause rust and is designed for automotive use.

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Haven't tried but i'll have a look at it next time =]

Yeah i forgot to mention guys - i'm using guttering silicone which comes straight off. the bonding isn't extremely strong but under pressure it does its job.