tail light install info

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  1. JDM-TOY

    JDM-TOY New Member

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    As the title says im wanting to install my jap spec lights from my old zed but unsure if i need a sealant or if its okay to not use anything and just bolt them straight in? also if it does what kind to use?
     
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  2. Mitch

    Mitch Has one gear: GO

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    Nissan sells part number 26550Z - 300ZX SEALER-REAR COMBINATION LAMP
    About 1 1/2 rolls should do the trick, can get it from nissan or courtesy parts online

    Others have had luck with sika-type sealants that do not set, but remain sticky. You need this stuff otherwise water can get into the boot compartment
     
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  3. Medallion Man

    Medallion Man New Member

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    like Mitch says...

    nissan do the rolls.

    I use a butyl sealant that comes in rolls as well, like this:
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/68-79-Nova-Butyl-Windshield-Installation-Seal-/290384390101?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item439c4227d5

    cheaper than nissan but I'm but sure you can get it in Oz. you might be able to get some from a windscreen fitters.

    you could use this:

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-FALCON-XW-XY-GS-GT-WINDSCREEN-SEALANT-500G-TUBE-XA-XB-XC-XR-XT-/330789776363?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d049b6beb
     
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  4. badxtc

    badxtc kirby's bitch

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    ive never used anything , i just put them straight on
     
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  5. JDM-TOY

    JDM-TOY New Member

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    Ok so its looking like i need to use sealant, just hoping i dont make a mess of things with it :p
    Badxtc have you had any water leakage or problems since you didn't use them? Thanks for the help guys!!! :D
     
    JDM-TOY, Oct 8, 2012
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  6. SuperZ

    SuperZ Resident Z lunatic

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    Like some others - I used a sikaflex permanent bead around the lights and let it dry first, then used a non permanent sealant at the back.

    It tends to be waterproof and you can remove and replace it without worrying about using any type of sealant again.

    Probably a bit overboard on average, but a job worth doing is worth doing properly, especially if you intend to remove it later, theres a few around that have done it this way.

    If you dont use sealant of any kind - washing your car can be a problem but badxtc reckons he has never gotten water in it.

    Maybe he doesnt wash his car up close with a guerney - lol
     
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  7. bRACKET

    bRACKET Do Right Dean

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    Maybe he doesn't wash his car at all...

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. DJHZEX

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    If the stock sealant is good just use what's there...was the first thing I modified on my Z never had a leak!
     
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  9. badxtc

    badxtc kirby's bitch

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    Yeah this is what I did. I never had any problems. There is no need to take of what's all ready there.
     
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  10. badxtc

    badxtc kirby's bitch

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    Dddaaaammmmm. That looks so clean in that pic. Love it.
     
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  11. bRACKET

    bRACKET Do Right Dean

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    My favourite part is the newspaper.
     
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  12. Nauraushaun

    Nauraushaun New Member

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    Are those factory Recaros? Obviously he thinks washing cars is beneath him.
    He's probably right.
     
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  13. badxtc

    badxtc kirby's bitch

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    Pppffff. Washing cars. Dean does that for me.
    Washing cars is for bitchs . I let teky wash it for ne sometimes.
     
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  14. Nauraushaun

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    Such a factory recaro owner attitude.
     
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  15. bRACKET

    bRACKET Do Right Dean

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    What are you saying?
     
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  16. Nauraushaun

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    Oh, just that those recaros give people an inflated sense of self worth.

    Why, Dean? ;)

    I'm not just being jealous...that's for sure.
     
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  17. bRACKET

    bRACKET Do Right Dean

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    I am worth lots...
     
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  18. badxtc

    badxtc kirby's bitch

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    pppfff no purple zed for him .
     
    badxtc, Oct 10, 2012
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  19. bRACKET

    bRACKET Do Right Dean

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    Yup, ohh well ;)

    Speaking of tail lights, Kermit is starting to look like a zed again :)
    [​IMG]
     
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