Be sure to check out part 2 of waterproofing the trunk as well! I found some more leaks that weren’t related to the tail lights. You’ll definitely want to seal them up while your in there.
I bought this seal for my front lamp. Normally need to apply heat when it sticks plastic to plastic. If not definately cant be separated. But in this case its plastic to metal. Thanks for the idea man 👍🏽👍🏽. Didnt think about this easy method
It’s holding up really well! No leaks from the areas I’ve sealed up. There are some other areas that are leaking, but they are not related to the tail lights I’ve sealed up.
Can you duct tape the outside of the light as a quick fix until I can take it somewhere to be professionally done? I don't think I want to mess with the inside of the trunk.
Why did you not put that sealant around the outer inside edge of the rear light housing? Much quicker.....easier...and now you won't have trapped water between your hard work and the outer part of the light?
Butyl tape…I would not have thought of this. I was planning to use black rtv and this solution is much less messier and easier to remove when the time comes.
Hey! I just discovered a leak in my tail light and am looking for a way to fix it. However, I live in a place that gets pretty hot and humid - do you think what you used would be able to hold up to that?
You didn't seal the tail lights per se, but instead the rear end where the taillights are housed. I thought this was for taillights that had gotten water inside them and not the trunk.
Looks nice. But now getting those tailights off are going to be a nightmare. No way your getting them off without completely breaking the housing. I'm going with a foam double sided tape.
They are the sacred texts lol. It’s held up well! I managed to find a few other areas that leak unrelated to the tail lights. I’ll make a vid on it soon.
@@BTaylored mine still leaks, bit i think it is because i didn't donught the bolt holes with the rubber like you did, gotta get another spool and re-do it. Might also go over some of the areas with clear silicon sealant
+Eighties Evil Spraying them red was the initial plan, with inspiration from Drift Magic. I even bought paint and everything for it. But I was convinced to leave them as is by a few people. Still torn on it. Im considering wrapping them in black at the moment.
This could have been called sealing your trunk. I Thought this was going to be about sealing water from getting inside your tail light. Thanks Anyways 🙂
Please get rid of these tails. They really look like something a clueless honda owner would put on to their accord to add horsepower. Get clear tails from enjuku or type x tails. PLEAAAAAAAAAAASE dont rep the Nissan peeps this way
+Chlorophant Hahaha, thanks! I needed a good laugh. Since I have the Type-X lower garnish installed, Type-X tails are the eventual goal. I might tint these in the mean time. But I agree, these tails have had a hard time growing on me.
great video sir!!!! thank you. you're the only person that actually made a video for sealing a tail light
Glad it gives some insight!
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I was dreading the mess of the caulking gun method of sealant but this ribbon sealer was a huge save. Thank you so much!!
its always good to seal up the rear end because when water gets down in those pockets it sits and rots out the rear panels by the wheels
+o Lemurs Absolutely. If theres anything we don’t want on our 240s, it’s more rust!
Thank you! My Miata tail light was leaking. I replaced the gasket. Still leaking. This worked perfectly!
Question. Is this sealant stuff permanent? What if you need to change one of the bulbs? Can you still get the assembly off?
Cheers man, getting sick of taking the trunk apart in my Q so I'll be trying this next. Was gonna make gaskets but this looks far better.
Be sure to check out part 2 of waterproofing the trunk as well! I found some more leaks that weren’t related to the tail lights. You’ll definitely want to seal them up while your in there.
What car is that
Im thinking of using gutter glue/mastic on my indicator cover as it'll hopefully be removable for changing the bulb. Don't need much
Interesting could this be used for installing new taillights to fit if sink in hole ?
Hi do u have a link for the product
Did this hold up?
Many thanks
Would be o.k if put butyl tape on light and then install on car?
I bought this seal for my front lamp. Normally need to apply heat when it sticks plastic to plastic. If not definately cant be separated.
But in this case its plastic to metal. Thanks for the idea man 👍🏽👍🏽. Didnt think about this easy method
Planning on doing this to my Forester - thanks for the helpful video!
How is holding up? I am doing the same thing on my 88 Prelude, i just bought the same sealant
It’s holding up really well! No leaks from the areas I’ve sealed up. There are some other areas that are leaking, but they are not related to the tail lights I’ve sealed up.
Can you duct tape the outside of the light as a quick fix until I can take it somewhere to be professionally done? I don't think I want to mess with the inside of the trunk.
Why did you not put that sealant around the outer inside edge of the rear light housing? Much quicker.....easier...and now you won't have trapped water between your hard work and the outer part of the light?
Can I seal the back tail lights of Audi A4? I'm getting some water near the vents at the back
Butyl tape…I would not have thought of this. I was planning to use black rtv and this solution is much less messier and easier to remove when the time comes.
Very nice. Did apply this on my 98 Accord that was leaking and worked like a charm. thanks
What kind of car is that?
is this product removable or permeant? if in case, needs to remove the assembly.
Definitely removable. I just removed my tail light assembly within the last few months with zero issues. Works very well.
wait how does one remove the tail light after this adhesive is applied?
Actually, it’s super easy. Barely an inconvenience.
can the tail lights be easily removed after application ?
I haven’t tried it yet, but I imagine it would be easier than removing the oem sealed tailights.
Need to do this to my 98 accord. How thick was that seal?
Thicc. For real, you can make it as thick as you want.
Thank you Man!! my 2012 Mazda 3 is leaking no more !!!! Great Vid!
I see you are a fellow man of culture! We have a Mazda3 as well. Great car!
Which lights was leaking on yours?
@@jim6751 the tail lights bro
@@drewm9185 Did it solve the problem? I've currently got the boot tail lights leaking.
@@jim6751 it solved the problem on my car yes. Took me a couple try’s but I got it .
Where did you buy that seal? I need it.
I managed to buy mine in store at Advance Auto. I would imagine most part stores would have some in stock.
Hey! I just discovered a leak in my tail light and am looking for a way to fix it. However, I live in a place that gets pretty hot and humid - do you think what you used would be able to hold up to that?
Definitely! I lived in Kansas for a couple years after this where it gets very hot and humid in the summer. It held up great.
@@BTaylored Thank you so much! Great video!
What's this stuff called exactly?
Windshield sealant or butyl tape
@@BTaylored Cheers just realised you showed it at the start of the video.
did you keep the oem gaskets or did you take them out entirely?
I think I kept mine on but you would be okay without them.
@@BTaylored cool, thanks man!
Got a DC5 with a trunk that collects water and hopefully this fixes that
Thank you
Best video out there. I’m about to try this.
Thanks! Make sure to check out my latest upload which is part 2 of sealing the trunk from leaks.
Thanks are the setting blocks in the kit necessary??
Hey man not sure if you’re still monitoring this vid. Did you put the tail lights back in with the gaskets on?
Hello there. Pretty sure I took them off.
@@BTaylored wow that was fast. Haha thanks man. 🙏
I am going to give it a try and I am sure it will work for me too. The 3M products are really great as their quality has a standard.
It’s worked great for me so far. There are a few other problem areas in the trunk besides the tail lights I plan to address in the future.
nice method and thanks for introducing such a product that could be used for sealing the tail lights
Thx so much
You didn't seal the tail lights per se, but instead the rear end where the taillights are housed. I thought this was for taillights that had gotten water inside them and not the trunk.
That’s a very fair point that I didn’t consider. Thanks for the insight. I’ve updated the title to help.
Did it hold up to car washing?
Looks nice. But now getting those tailights off are going to be a nightmare. No way your getting them off without completely breaking the housing. I'm going with a foam double sided tape.
did the foam work?
@@jesseambachtsheer1138 Yessir. Used a 1/4 inch.
Do you have a link to the tape that you used?
Thanks for the vid !
perfect
This guy reads the Zilvia and Neko forms lol, cus that is exactly the same 3M stuff i used to fix mine. Hope it works (As do i hope mine does)
They are the sacred texts lol. It’s held up well! I managed to find a few other areas that leak unrelated to the tail lights. I’ll make a vid on it soon.
@@BTaylored mine still leaks, bit i think it is because i didn't donught the bolt holes with the rubber like you did, gotta get another spool and re-do it. Might also go over some of the areas with clear silicon sealant
@@tenorsax6896 what is that sealant called
I think it’s called butyl tape. Similar or same to what’s used to seal windshields.
@@BTaylored thanks bro
Good job!
I think the clear tailights look a bit tacky maybe spray them red?
No! No! I Like those taillights Leave them just as they are.
+Eighties Evil Spraying them red was the initial plan, with inspiration from Drift Magic. I even bought paint and everything for it. But I was convinced to leave them as is by a few people. Still torn on it. Im considering wrapping them in black at the moment.
+CrazyZee1 I’m town on what to do, haha. Decisions, decisions!
+brazesc3 that’s kinda what I’m leaning toward now.
black would look amazing
After some time in the sun that butyl caulk is no joke to get back off, huh?
It’s actually not a struggle at all.
Lights are ok iy you can get better ones that will make your car better man i like how you work on your car
This could have been called sealing your trunk. I Thought this was going to be about sealing water from getting inside your tail light. Thanks Anyways 🙂
Barn find, now youre taking the piss !!! ajajaajajajj
Please get rid of these tails. They really look like something a clueless honda owner would put on to their accord to add horsepower. Get clear tails from enjuku or type x tails. PLEAAAAAAAAAAASE dont rep the Nissan peeps this way
+Chlorophant Hahaha, thanks! I needed a good laugh. Since I have the Type-X lower garnish installed, Type-X tails are the eventual goal. I might tint these in the mean time. But I agree, these tails have had a hard time growing on me.
good to hear, as long as you dont drive this in public :p
But the clear tails are only like $130 on enjuku which includes garnish
Coming here after Muta mention this in a YT video
Muta?? Make sure to check out part two to further help within waterproofing your trunk! Found some more leaks after doing the taillights.
sup....
waymen lawrence Oh, hai!
Swap all your locks!
Ill probably get to swapping the rear one when I finally pick up a Type X center tail piece! Why swap all of them though?
If your car has so many colours maybe you have more than one car, or parts of more than one.