Silicon Sealant questions

HaX

HaX

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Hi there,

The seals around the rear light clusters on my Mondeo were leaking water into the boot, so I took my car round to a m8 who is a mechanic.

He put some all purpose sealant between the clusters and the body of the car which should hopefully have cured the problem.

However, one thing which I've just read on the internet is that during the setting process, Silicon Sealant produces Acetic Acid which can disolve paint.

Is this the case? Am I likely to get rust forming behind the light cluster? Cheers

HaX
 
Just checked my car out - he had useed Decorators Caulk which is non-corrosive and also useless at keeping water out - as i've just discovered water in my boot again.

I'm going to have to go and find some neutral curing (non-corrosive) silicone sealant or something similair. Any ideas of where would be a good place to get some?
 
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