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what is the black goo stuff for windshield and taillight called?

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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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what is the black goo stuff for windshield and taillight called?

i assume this black goo has some flex after it is curred? thanks.
Old Mar 2, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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butyl rubber iirc
Old Mar 2, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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i assume this black goo has some flex after it is curred? thanks.
rubber iirc
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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did a search on our local auto parts websites nothing came up for butyl rubber. i guess homedepot has it and call it rubber sealant?
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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try google
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Get a tube of Window Weld, napa sells it for $14 other auto parts stores may have it too.
3M Makes it.

http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_08609.cfm
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Window weld or butyl tape.
Old Mar 13, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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It's called urethane. At least that's what we used in the panel shop.
Old Mar 16, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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Urethane for the windshields - because it cures. "Window Weld" is a brand name.

Butyl for the tail light - never hardens.
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