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body seam sealers, panel to panel (types? brands?)
would appreciate hearing from you guys re what general "type" sealers
and/OR specific brand names of sealant<s> you recommend for sealing (typically spot welded) seams, steel panel to steel panel, to make them watertight (or nearly watertight), eg: like where inner fenders join trunk floors, and in similar locations. I need something better than "dimestore spray rattlecan undercoating" (and prefer it be brushable, or at least 'smear-onable', because some of these areas are inaccessable for spraying). I really have no idea what type products are used 'these days' for this... thanks very much :-) -- if replying by e-mail, please remove the "weird stuff" from my email address. thanks. -- to reply, please remove the "weird stuff" from my email address. thanks. |
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Last stuff I bought was black and came from NAPA "Balkamp" label, I think it
said seam sealer on it. was in a caulking tube. been about 5 or so years now, but was easy to use and hardened up in a few weeks. Good Luck, Danno -- J. Dan Jones, III Virginia Peninsula Car Club Council Vintage Chevrolet Club of America #41139 Corvair Society of America Tidewater Corvair Club Steel City Classics |
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J. Dan Jones wrote:
> Last stuff I bought was black and came from NAPA "Balkamp" label, I think it > said seam sealer on it. was in a caulking tube. been about 5 or so years > now, but was easy to use and hardened up in a few weeks. thanks danno. were those 'regular size' caulking tubes, like at home depot, or the "super biggies"? if they're the "regular dinky sized" ones, I'm gonna need a few...a 2 quart can or so would be nice :-) (don't get me started :-) anyone know who else where makes or sells that type stuff? thanks again :-) -- to reply, please remove the "weird stuff" from my email address. thanks. |
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dave wrote:
> would appreciate hearing from you guys re what general "type" sealers > and/OR specific brand names of sealant<s> you recommend for sealing > (typically spot welded) seams, steel panel to steel panel, to make them > watertight (or nearly watertight), eg: > > like where inner fenders join trunk floors, and in similar locations. I > need something better than "dimestore spray rattlecan undercoating" (and > prefer it be brushable, or at least 'smear-onable', because some of > these areas are inaccessable for spraying). I really have no idea what > type products are used 'these days' for this... > > thanks very much :-) 3M makes several nice seam sealers. See your local auto paint supplier. They can help you chose the right one. |
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They were small type tubes and I went through two of them myself. The old GM
stuff was brittle and just worked loose while I was rust proofing and redoing the floors and trunk. let it set up a bit if you plan on painting over it though. The red oxide primer didn't cover the black very well if I remember. As for the other post, about checking with your local body supply shop, this is the way to go if you have a good one close by, consult them, you would be surprised at what they have! I found vinyl wheel well trim in the same shape and size as my damaged aluminum. people couldn't tell the difference when it was finished. Also the clips and fasteners you need will be stocked there, REASONABLE!. Stay away from the HELP section at your local auto parts store if possible. A good place to find also is your local AUVECO distributor. Go online and find their website and find a distributor. If you are real smooth talking, you can get them to send you their catalog but they don't like to do it to private individuals. Good luck in your endeavors. Sorry for the run on sentences but... no points off for grammar. Danno "dave" > wrote in message news:v85Bc.4618$WI2.1174@lakeread05... > J. Dan Jones wrote: > > Last stuff I bought was black and came from NAPA "Balkamp" label, I think it > > said seam sealer on it. was in a caulking tube. been about 5 or so years > > now, but was easy to use and hardened up in a few weeks. > > thanks danno. were those 'regular size' caulking tubes, like at home > depot, or the "super biggies"? if they're the "regular dinky sized" > ones, I'm gonna need a few...a 2 quart can or so would be nice :-) > (don't get me started :-) > > anyone know who else where makes or sells that type stuff? > > thanks again :-) > > -- > to reply, please remove the "weird stuff" from my email address. thanks. |
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