Xantia tailgate membrane seal

bernie · Post by **bernie** » 27 Mar 2005, 18:45

Having replaced the blue relay for the wiper I now need to seal the membrane.[:)]
I used EVO-Stick black silicone, sticks well to the plastic tailgate but will not stick to the plastic membrane.[:(!]
So what's the answer?
Has anyone found a suitable adhesive?
Answers please before it rains and floods the back of the car.[:(][:(][:(]

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 27 Mar 2005, 20:24

I think I used double sided tape when I did my BX door. I used a breathable membrane similar to the original if a little thicker.
jeremy

Homer · Post by **Homer** » 27 Mar 2005, 22:56

No good for the Xantia boot hatch as it is designed as part of the water channel.
I've used a good outdoor qualiy builders sealant with some success. Seal around the edge then tape it down with waterproof tape.

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 28 Mar 2005, 03:33

Why not use Ducktape, that seals just about everything including 'pesky kids' on Easter holiday!

np · Post by np » 29 Mar 2005, 03:21

I`ve sealed mine 3 times now.The last time i used a mastic seal strip for caravans.About an inch wide,by about 10 ft long.You can get a box of it for about £7 at any good caravan shop.You just stick it onto the membrain,then peal off the backing & refit,pushing on as you go.Hav`nt had any probs since.Also known as awning rail sealer,grey in colour.

ghostrider · Post by **ghostrider** » 29 Mar 2005, 05:19

The big question has to be Why? for F****s sake a tailgate sealed by a bit of plastic sheet. YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!!!! [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] but they are, In my job as a noise control engineer when it doesn't go right, the motto seems to be do something, do anything, looks like Citroen got there before us [:D] [:D]
So much so that last time I used some foam backed double sided tape left over from a do something, do anything Incident, [:D] [:D] [:D]
Pete
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