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Title: Seam Sealer Education
Post by: Clewisiii on April 20, 2024, 04:41:15 PM
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.
Title: Re: Seam Sealer Education
Post by: Moody on April 21, 2024, 09:15:20 PM
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.
Title: Re: Seam Sealer Education
Post by: Eldovert on April 23, 2024, 09:27:00 AM
Hi Carl,
Check out this YT video on seam sealer application...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd5ml4eauIE

Cheers,Pat MacPhail
Title: Re: Seam Sealer Education
Post by: 59-in-pieces on April 23, 2024, 12:46:27 PM
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.
Title: Re: Seam Sealer Education
Post by: The Tassie Devil(le) on April 24, 2024, 08:43:15 PM
A lot different to the Seam Sealer that I have.   It came in a 1 Pint can and is messy to apply.

Bruce. >:D