<VV> Headlight-Bucket Sealant?

[Rick & Janet Norris]

Joe,
I used black seam sealer in a caulking tube from NAPA to do mine. Works 
fine.

Rick Norris

> I've had to remove the headlight buckets on my 1966, and when replacing
> them, I want to use a sealant as much like the original as possible (it 
> held
> up well for 38 years). The Tech Guide includes a report of use of 
> "silicone
> rubber," which I would think would work, but the original appeared to be a
> type of foam, and I wouldn't know how to find a silicone rubber that was
> foamy.
>     Would anyone have a specific product recommendation for something to
> resemble the original item as much as possible?
>     If anyone has NEGATIVE experience with any particular sealant, I'd be
> interested in hearing about that, too.
>     Of course, I want my buckets to remain (as) removable as they were
> originally (not very, but enough for emergencies like no trunk keys).
>
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C
>
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