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Seam Sealer Education

Started by Clewisiii, April 20, 2024, 04:41:15 PM

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Clewisiii

I am going to need an education on the do's and dont's of seam sealer in body work.

I am almost at a paint that I need to think about it. What can you tell me about application locations, thickness, and surface prep.

I assume door Hem seal, firewall at body edges.

Any thoughts or pointers.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Moody

Not knowing your car, I don't know how far you've gone with your bodywork. The number one thing I would suggest is to use two part seam sealers. For drip rails, you'll want a flowing self leveling seam sealer. For other parts a standard spreadable sealer would work best. There are loads of videos online showing how to apply these. The factory went nuts with most seam sealer, but a small amount usually works best. Be sure to prime any bare metal first, and go slow with applying to achieve a nice job.
Moody

Eldovert

Hi Carl,
Check out this YT video on seam sealer application...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd5ml4eauIE

Cheers,Pat MacPhail

59-in-pieces

Pat,

That was a great video on how to do a top notch job.

Now looking back on how I did my car, shabby.

Have fun,
Steve B.
S. Butcher

The Tassie Devil(le)

A lot different to the Seam Sealer that I have.   It came in a 1 Pint can and is messy to apply.

Bruce. >:D
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