2. Boot lid seal repairs
My rubber gasket boot seal was in reasonable condition, but the glue/sealant had degraded which allowing water to flow under the seal, over the metal lip and into the boot.
I took my boot lid off for this work to give me plenty of room to work.
Undo 4 bolts at the hinges and disconnect the boot lid light connection at the left hinge.
Old and crusty glue under the seal. This needs to come off!
A combination of Acetone, Contact Cleaner & Elbow Grease did the job nicely.
All clean.
Paint had worn thin over the years. Some surface rust in the channel.
Taped it off and hit it with a 2-in-1 primer and metal paint.
Not a
perfect match, but close enough. It's all underneath the boot seal anyway.
Ran a bead of translucent silicone sealant around the outside edge of the gasket lip.
(Missed a photo on the car unfortunately, too eager to install the rubber)
Install the rubber again and let it cure as per the instructions.
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After the silicone drys, test it out by gently pouring water into the top channel at various points, allowing it to run across and down to the ground.
Check for leaks around the seal corners and inside the boot floor below the lights.
Success for me here!