rear lights

[944Scott]

I used a dense closed cell self adhesive foam tape cut to size, can be doubled up if needed and makes removal easy.

 

[Alpine]

thanks very much, I think I may just tidy up what I've already got, if it is original...

 

[graham.webb]

Hi Phil
Mine's exactly the same, but I've managed to clean it up with a mild solvent (ie one that won't go for the paint) Can't recall which...either white spirit or meths, then more Autoglym on the paintwork afterwards. Anyway, the joint doesn't leak water!!

 

[pauljmcnulty]

ORIGINAL: Hilux

*cough*

Woolies putty strips

That's the right stuff, but is availably cheaper here, and in different colours to match your 944.

The other Woolie's lamp-sealing putty

 

[colin944]

I used this stuff from e-bay. worked a treat easy to use and plenty in the roll to do the job a few times.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOLT-ON-PANEL-SEALER-BUTYL-TAPE-ROLL-STRIP-SEALANT-BONDING-CARS-BOATS-VANS-/280993498856?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item416c8486e8

I recall buying it cause some-one on here had used it and posted a link.

 

[Clewsey]

ORIGINAL: Alpine

My rear lights have an unsightly sealant along the bottom edge, see pic below. After a while it stains the paintwork below, where the rain washes it downwards.

Has this sealant been there from new or added later, and if the latter does anyone know why?

Looked at an amazing condition 1991 944 S2 yesterday and I also noticed this had the same. Had a proper drive of one yesterday for the 1st time and I have to say I was very impressed. Very torquey engine I thought.

 

[zcacogp]

I have some of the pukka Porsche sealant - miles of it. If you want some (for the cost of P&P) then drop me a PM.

BUT ...

... I can't recommend it. It may have been the best schnizzle when the cars were new but it ain't great now, and I struggled to make it seal properly. I ended up using some closed-foam insulation tape, as recommended by Scott, with a very light smear of clear silicone on top of it. Even that's not 100% waterproof, but it's a lot better than the proper stuff.


Oli.

 

[944Scott]

ORIGINAL: zcacogp

I have some of the pukka Porsche sealant - miles of it. If you want some (for the cost of P&P) then drop me a PM.

BUT ...

... I can't recommend it. It may have been the best schnizzle when the cars were new but it ain't great now, and I struggled to make it seal properly. I ended up using some closed-foam insulation tape, as recommended by Scott, with a very light smear of clear silicone on top of it. Even that's not 100% waterproof, but it's a lot better than the proper stuff.


Oli.

Im surprised by that mine has been fine, what make was the tape you used? I bought some armaflex tape of e bay and cut it to size and doubled it up. Its good stuff, handy for eliminating rattles and I have even used it to build up seat bolsters when recovering seats.

 

[zcacogp]

Scott,

Dunno what make it is, sorry. It's a big reel, in a large Porsche branded box with the Porsche brand on the removable backing strip along the back of it.


Oli.

 

[Alpine]

looking a bit neater, removed the excess with a bit of white spirit