Resealing third brake light

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Apr 10, 2013 | 12:22 AM
  #1  
When some of you have resealed with rtv silicone, did you first remove the foam gasket or apply it to the foam?

I changed the blubs, and while I haven't noticed a leak, I figured I'd add some rtv anyway. I applied it to the foam and to the screws and let it set for an hour before putting the housing back on.
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Apr 10, 2013 | 12:46 PM
  #2  
Just look into getting a roll of weather stripping and replace the seal on it now with that. Put a dab of Black RTV where the seam is on the bottom and you should be good to go. Thats what I did and my light is still easily removable.
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Apr 12, 2013 | 03:52 PM
  #3  
I did the straight RTV thing and wish like heck I didn't. We just had our first rain storm since the reseal job and it didn't work. Now I need to take the *#$% thing off with RTV holding it in place. Will do the weather seal thing. I never thought of that, but yeah, it should work.

Now pardon me while I bang my head on the table...
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Apr 12, 2013 | 07:22 PM
  #4  
I used camper/bed foam. That you put under a topper where it sits on the bed rails.
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May 4, 2013 | 09:09 AM
  #5  
Guy on ebay sells factory gaskets for like $4, get the OE gasket!
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