75 Cordoba tail light lense adhesive

[tjbindy]

Anybody know a good material to use to replace that gray putty adhesive used to hold on these tail light lenses? Or maybe even where to find this weird putty adhesive stuff?

 

[mopwrd340]

I have used black 3M weather strip adhesive to put them back on i remember those lenses were coming off in the early 80s i thought somebody stole it .

 

[tjbindy]

Does the 3M stuff stay soft and pliable? I was looking at that stuff at the auto parts store but it did not say anything about how hard it was after drying.

 

[tjbindy]

Just went to CarQuest. They recommended 3M Windo-Weld. Looks like pretty much the same stuff that was in there originally. It may be a bit wider; but looks like a good sub. Price wasn't bad but had to buy 15 feet of the stuff!

 

[1toolguy]

I used RTV, it's not original but it works well.

BTW - Having extra window weld around isn't a bad idea, in my experience the stuff holding the opera windows in place only lasts about 5-6 years.

 

[CarKnockerJim]

I was gonna use RTV.....maybe someone else has suggestions?

 

[Clarksdale68]

Anybody know a good material to use to replace that gray putty adhesive used to hold on these tail light lenses? Or maybe even where to find this weird putty adhesive stuff?

Hey - they sell that stuff at Autozone. It's called benzene tape or something like that. It comes in a long, coiled roll and is black. I almost lost my tail light lens driving home after buying my 76 ... Didn't realize it was loose.

 

[RWG75]

I usually use generic contact cement and it generally holds for 6-8 years. I also find it worth the effort to take the tail light houseing out of the extension for the repair. Its a lot easier to clean it up, apply the glue and clamp it on the bench.

 

[roadrunnerron]

Hey - they sell that stuff at Autozone. It's called benzene tape or something like that. It comes in a long, coiled roll and is black. I almost lost my tail light lens driving home after buying my 76 ... Didn't realize it was loose.

I think you mean butyl tape. That's what I used on mine.

 

[Clarksdale68]

I think you mean butyl tape. That's what I used on mine.

Yeah, that's it. My brain's frozen