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Exterior light about bed - caulk or something else?

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BigDav782

Exterior light about bed - caulk or something else?

Noticed that this light has a portion on top where the original seal is missing. Was thinking of just a good exterior caulk for the whole thing, but is there a better/easier option?

'85 F150, I6, 4wd, 3 speed automatic
Hopkins, MN (Twin Cities)

Gary Lewis

Re: Exterior light about bed - caulk or something else?

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I think there is a seal for that, but I used a good exterior caulk years ago and it worked fine. I put the caulk in with the screws in but loose, and then tightened up the screws just enough to ensure the light was lined up where it was supposed to be. Then I let it sit overnight and snugged the screws up the next morning.

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BigDav782

Re: Exterior light about bed - caulk or something else?

Thanks Gary - I think the caulk method seems pretty simple.

Dave

'85 F150, I6, 4wd, 3 speed automatic
Hopkins, MN (Twin Cities)

grumpin

Re: Exterior light about bed - caulk or something else?

I noticed this recently and used clear RTV on it.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Steve83

Re: Exterior light about bed - caulk or something else?

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In reply to this post by BigDav782

I'd just cut a hole in a sheet of rubber or foam, use the lamp to screw that to the truck, and then trace around it with an Xacto knife.