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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 08:02 PM
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Hi,

What is the name of that part, purpose and how can I replace it? In my car it's unpainted, half broken, seems like some kind of rubber and I'm not sure if/how to repair.

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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 08:08 PM
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It looks like someone put sealer between pillar and front fender and threw some paint in there. Paint on trim plate.
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Old Apr 3, 2024 | 06:11 AM
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Search this forum using the term "armpit"... was a good thread recently that had links to previous threads with some good information.

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Old Apr 3, 2024 | 07:35 AM
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Schlock, goop, stucco, mud, call it whatever, it has no part number. It’s purpose is nothing more than to hide the area where the surround is bonded to the cowl.
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Old Apr 3, 2024 | 07:46 AM
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I believe it's called body sealer.
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Old Apr 3, 2024 | 08:57 AM
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Is that part of a repair from a previous accident?
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Old Apr 3, 2024 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ACfarmerNH
Search this forum using the term "armpit"...
Learn something every day. Who would have guessed that?
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Old Apr 4, 2024 | 01:55 PM
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What is the right answer?
Body seam sealer: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...am-sealer.html
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Originally Posted by sunflower 1972
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