 Butyl Rubber Glue |
 Feb 14, 2013 - 3:47 PM
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Yesterday I had received a roll of butyl rubber glue that I had purchased from http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_i...products_id=792. I was searching around the internet for the best kind of headlight sealant and it seems that the majority prefer butyl rubber. I am currently converting my projectors for lhd use. After opening the package, I had noticed that the glue is very soft compared to the hard, cement like factory sealant found on the projectors. Is butyl rubber supposed to be like like that because even after I baked my headlight and put the glass back on, it still feels squishy even after letting the headlight sit for 24 hours.
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Mar 16, 2013 - 2:03 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 29, '03 From Auburn, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Butyl will not harden. If you want it to bond well I would recommend silicone, a high build seam sealer or window urethane. Butyl works great for many other things.
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Mar 16, 2013 - 8:04 AM
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QUOTE (jmastaniza @ Mar 16, 2013 - 2:03 AM)  Butyl will not harden. If you want it to bond well I would recommend silicone, a high build seam sealer or window urethane. Butyl works great for many other things. umm thats what the car makers use bro. its not supposed to harden, but to mold, thats why it melts with heat. it keeps your headlights sealed and remolds everytime u leave car in sun. Im pretty sure the auto manufacturers would have tought of that. -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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cmayes11 Butyl Rubber Glue Feb 14, 2013 - 3:47 PM
CrimsonSTX Yes it is supposed to be soft and very sticky. Wea... Feb 14, 2013 - 11:21 PM njccmd2002 tis all u needed..... Feb 17, 2013 - 12:56 PM
TheCreatorOf QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 17, 2013 - 12... Feb 18, 2013 - 8:51 AM Galcobar The same stuff is used on the doors, to attach the... Mar 17, 2013 - 9:15 AM |
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