clear tail help
07-22-2001, 05:52 AM
#1
Hey I replaced my clear tails a few days ago. When I removed the stock tails, there was a black, thick compound (some kind of sealant i think) around a portion of the tail.
Do I need to reapply this to the new tails?
When I washed my car, i sprayed a lot of water around the tail area to check for leaks and a lil water seeped into the trunk. Has anyone had this problem? Suggestion on where to get this adhesive/sealant??
Do I need to reapply this to the new tails?
When I washed my car, i sprayed a lot of water around the tail area to check for leaks and a lil water seeped into the trunk. Has anyone had this problem? Suggestion on where to get this adhesive/sealant??
07-22-2001, 06:04 AM
#2
Originally posted by j_bryan
Hey I replaced my clear tails a few days ago. When I removed the stock tails, there was a black, thick compound (some kind of sealant i think) around a portion of the tail.
Do I need to reapply this to the new tails?
When I washed my car, i sprayed a lot of water around the tail area to check for leaks and a lil water seeped into the trunk. Has anyone had this problem? Suggestion on where to get this adhesive/sealant??
Hey I replaced my clear tails a few days ago. When I removed the stock tails, there was a black, thick compound (some kind of sealant i think) around a portion of the tail.
Do I need to reapply this to the new tails?
When I washed my car, i sprayed a lot of water around the tail area to check for leaks and a lil water seeped into the trunk. Has anyone had this problem? Suggestion on where to get this adhesive/sealant??
07-22-2001, 09:19 AM
#3
Originally posted by NickStam
Did you push the tails in all the way and screw them in really good? It should be very difficult to get water past them. Just got to your local auto parts store and get some silicone sealant. That should work.
Did you push the tails in all the way and screw them in really good? It should be very difficult to get water past them. Just got to your local auto parts store and get some silicone sealant. That should work.
10-11-2001, 12:35 PM
#4
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Originally posted by j_bryan
Yeah, screwed them in tight. I didn't find any water on the right side, just a little bit on the left. I'll get the silicon. Thanks.
Yeah, screwed them in tight. I didn't find any water on the right side, just a little bit on the left. I'll get the silicon. Thanks.
10-11-2001, 01:48 PM
#5
Originally posted by dashingMax
Did that silicone sealant work for you or did it get even more screwed up?
Did that silicone sealant work for you or did it get even more screwed up?
10-11-2001, 04:15 PM
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That black stuff is called butol-rubber. You can buy more if necessary at any local shop that installs car windshield/glass.
shouldnt be more than $5 a roll.
You definitly should re-apply the butol rubber, thats what pretty much keeps water out of your trunk!
shouldnt be more than $5 a roll.
You definitly should re-apply the butol rubber, thats what pretty much keeps water out of your trunk!
10-11-2001, 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by ny96max
That black stuff is called butol-rubber. You can buy more if necessary at any local shop that installs car windshield/glass.
shouldnt be more than $5 a roll.
You definitly should re-apply the butol rubber, thats what pretty much keeps water out of your trunk!
That black stuff is called butol-rubber. You can buy more if necessary at any local shop that installs car windshield/glass.
shouldnt be more than $5 a roll.
You definitly should re-apply the butol rubber, thats what pretty much keeps water out of your trunk!
I tried to do the mod tonight. I screwed up!! I did everything right up to using the heat gun and removing the lens. I cracked the lens. To make things worse, I must've pulled really hard on the bulb wires and my side marker bulb is dead. The bulb itself looks okay, it looks like the wiring got pulled too hard. The sure way to find out will be to use a Voltmeter...
OUCH!!
Now I am thinking, should I spend $200 and get the clears from CustomMaxima.com or should I buy the Stillen front lip for $175 and get it installed totalling around $250... I dunno...
Does anyone know how much to paint & install the front lip on 99 Max?
10-12-2001, 06:22 AM
#10
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
J_bryan -- That is one AWSOME car in your sig man.
J_bryan -- That is one AWSOME car in your sig man.
maybe one day though, but it's over $50K new! so for now, it's moddin' tha max!
this is actually the european model, i haven't seen any amg 32's on the road to see if the american version looks as good.
maybe i should test drive one and take it to a track!! lol!! would love to know what it could do in the 1/4..
10-12-2001, 08:29 AM
#13
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Originally posted by ny96max
njmaxseltd: your car looks sweet with the flaps painted to match, all you need now is the Stillen front lip and your set.
njmaxseltd: your car looks sweet with the flaps painted to match, all you need now is the Stillen front lip and your set.
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