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Technical => Restoration, Preservation & Body work Forum => Topic started by: Chris on March 28, 2005, 08:41:43 PM

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Chris on March 28, 2005, 08:41:43 PM

I am currently in the process of refinishing my pan, not a complete but basically refreshing it, I have had to weld in a piece here and there and found that the original seam seal is dryed up and cracking all along the various seams on the pan, what is the recommended seam seal for this application? Is there only one? Is there different strengths? Best place to buy?

Thanks in advance...

Chris

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Matt on March 28, 2005, 09:27:12 PM

You have a couple different options, one being a brushable seam sealer, comes in a quart size can, makes a bloody mess. or you can get a caulking tube of seam sealer, either joint and seam sealer or urethane type sealer. Lordco, Mopac, KMS tools, or any parts store will carry these.  I personally like the urethane type used with a caulking gun. if you want to smooth it all out, use a 1\" bristle brush cut short.  

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Mowser on March 28, 2005, 10:44:11 PM

But whatever you do don't get it on your hands............ that stuff is killer to get off.

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: dannyboy on March 28, 2005, 10:53:26 PM

tastes awful too!
 

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Matt on March 29, 2005, 06:54:16 AM

Leave it to Danny to eat seam sealer :lol:  :lol:  

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Mowser on March 29, 2005, 07:59:20 PM

Sure does explain alot though don't it!!!!!!!

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: josh on March 29, 2005, 08:06:35 PM

Little trick; try smoothing it out with a wet finger( some slober on it but that's when you wind up with your lips sealed to your tounge) best way is to wear a latex glove and dip fingers in water. Water will stop it from sticking to glove but end up with a nice finnish and water just evaps.

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Chris on March 29, 2005, 08:42:37 PM

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Little trick; try smoothing it out with a wet finger( some slober on it but that's when you wind up with your lips sealed to your tounge) best way is to wear a latex glove and dip fingers in water. Water will stop it from sticking to glove but end up with a nice finnish and water just evaps.

yeah I dont think so. I used the hard bristle brush thanks!

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Matt on March 29, 2005, 09:47:34 PM

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yeah I dont think so. I used the hard bristle brush thanks!

You were just scared cause he mentioned a latex glove.

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: Chris on March 29, 2005, 10:11:58 PM

sorry you must have had me confused with James, I have no fear of the glove as I have done nothing that deserves the glove!

Title: Seam Seal
Post by: josh on March 30, 2005, 11:56:07 AM

suit yourself but you will get a nice smooth seam not one with a bunch of brisle marks in. n' hey if you got somethin against the latex glove you could do away with the water and use a pre-lubed jimmy hat I guess :huh:  :huh:  :huh: