Turnsignal gaskets or not

[BDR1605]

Why do some cars have this large black gasket between turnsignal/brake light and body and others of similar age don’t? Is it just some people remove the gaskets for a cleaner look?

[PHMCobra]

I purchased my BDR (#1360) and the car was delivered without any black gaskets between the turn signal/brake light or any other turn signal in the front of the car. I do not understand why Backdraft would insert such a gasket unless they anticipated a heavy wet environment. I live in sunny Arizona. I would never need such gaskets as I never drive in wet weather which is rare out here. Phil

[Dwight]

May be to protect the paint.

Turn signal light rubbing against the paint as you drive.

Dwight

[CSX 4133]

There should be a gasket on the front and rear signal lights to seal out dust/moisture and reduce vibration against the body.

[jimbo01]

I have sold several gaskets sets for the Backdraft cars. They fill in the gap and seal out moisture and rubbing to the paint.

[Kit Coyle]

I have the gap on my ERA front running lights/turn signals. I just use big "O"
rings and they are perfect...and cheap! No more gap.

[6t8stang]

Some of us inverted the gaskets around the headlight bezels to seal inside the body without being seen