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bill3337 · 02-24-2019, 07:44 PM

Can someone tell me what was used in these metal cups that go over the trunk hinge bolts inside the car. When I removed them originally, they seemed to be full of something like old plumber's putty. Was that to keep water from leaking into the trunk? What's the proper material to use on these? I'm thinking of using plumbers putty again....... Thanks, Bill Campbell

TJ · 02-24-2019, 08:08 PM

You could use the plumber's putty , but a better choice would be the soft black automotive strip type sealer.

bill3337 · 02-24-2019, 08:10 PM

I'm not familiar with that. Do you have a brand? Is it like tape or what?

bill3337 · 02-24-2019, 08:11 PM

Ok, I see Napa has something like that, if that's what you mean. I'll try them.

paul2748 · 02-24-2019, 08:55 PM

Maybe 3M strip caulk - # 08578

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Originally Posted by bill3337

I'm not familiar with that. Do you have a brand? Is it like tape or what?

TJ · 02-25-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by paul2748

Maybe 3M strip caulk - # 08578

This would be the same stuff I initially recommended. Can be found at some auto parts stores or your local automotive paint dealer. thanks for the part # Paul

02-24-2019, 08:08 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: '37 trunk hinge question You could use the plumber's putty , but a better choice would be the soft black automotive strip type sealer.

02-24-2019, 08:10 PM	#3
bill3337 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Posts: 176	Re: '37 trunk hinge question I'm not familiar with that. Do you have a brand? Is it like tape or what?

02-24-2019, 08:11 PM	#4
bill3337 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Posts: 176	Re: '37 trunk hinge question Ok, I see Napa has something like that, if that's what you mean. I'll try them.