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R1nut

Member

• Jun 1, 2016

• #1

Im replacing the windscreen brackets soon because my leak badly and are in a pretty poor state, the question I have is do I use sealant along with the gasket? The previous owner has filled the gaps up in the brackets, is this a good idea or just leave as intended?

 

Discokids

Well-Known Member

• Jun 1, 2016

• #2

I intend to use some 2mm closed cell foam each side of the gasket, so there's no mess from wiping sealant everyehere.

 

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R1nut

Member

• Jun 1, 2016

• #3

I like that idea. What are the gaskets made from?

 

Discokids

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• Jun 1, 2016

• #4

Mine are just a thin bit of plastic. Put them on the foam as a template and cut with craft knife. Will be doing the same with all door hinges aswell.

 

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R1nut

Member

• Jun 1, 2016

• #5

Thanks for the replies, looks like I'm on the hunt tomorrow for some foam

 

Discokids

Well-Known Member

• Jun 1, 2016

• #6

Wilko's sell it, anywhere that does craft stuff really. The Range do a multi-coloured pack.

 

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R1nut

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• Jun 1, 2016

• #7

Brillant thanks, there is a Wilkos just down the road

 

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GATSO

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• Jun 2, 2016

• #8

filling the back with silicone is a good idea ,stops corrosion forming where you dont see it and creeping round to where it shows ...roger ,wilkos , over and out ,,,,,lol

 

Lawson86

Active Member

• Jun 2, 2016

• #9

I replaced mine a few months ago, new ones came with plastic gaskets and I just used them. After seeing this thread I'm thinking of taking them off and getting some wilko foam to do a slightly better job.