Chris,
That stuff is great. I used some to create a gasket for my license plat
lamp plinth. As with your lights, it looks completely original.
Joe
Chris Sharp wrote:
>
> Howdy all.
>
> For some time, I've tried to come up with a way to acquire or make a gasket
> to go between the tail light body and the car. I tried the big three
> several years ago and couldn't find anyone who carried a replacement gasket.
> I even considered making one using black RTV or cutting it from a sheet of
> rubber. Maybe someone has the gasket on the market now but if not, here's
> an alternative that I think works pretty good.
>
> I got my Spit back from the painter this week and started putting the bits
> back on it when I recalled having some left over rubber trim that goes
> between the over riders and the bumper. This stuff has a U-shaped channel
> to it and is easily cut to fit. Unless you look from below the fixture
> where the ends meet, it looks 100% original and seems to seal much better
> than the rotten junk that was on there.
>
> Thought you'd like to know.
>
> Chris
> '64 Spitfire, soon to be back on the road
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