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chevyguy_72 · 12-02-2005, 03:38 PM

Hey guys
I am in the process of starting to refinish a new cab project of mine. The sealer that is in the drip rail is all dried, cracked, and falling out. I had orignially considered shaving it but am not sure. What kind of sealer do you use if i decide to keep it?
Thanks

Scott Norris · 12-02-2005, 05:05 PM

What I use is 3M automix #8307 self leveling seam sealer.

TEAM THC · 12-02-2005, 05:10 PM

Shave'em Off, Cab Lines Will Look So Much Smoother. Thats Just My 2 Cents.

chevyguy_72 · 12-02-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEAM THC

Shave'em Off, Cab Lines Will Look So Much Smoother. Thats Just My 2 Cents.

How difficult is that? Is there a write up?
Thanks

muddpile · 12-02-2005, 07:28 PM

I think shaving is hard, and if you drive in the rain at all or your truck sits outside, you'll live to regret it.

mrein3 · 12-03-2005, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

I think shaving is hard, and if you drive in the rain at all or your truck sits outside, you'll live to regret it.

I agree. I owned my 72 Malibu for 5 or 6 years before I bought my 71 convertible. The hard top 72 has drip rails. I never thought about what drip rails do. Then one day I was in the convert with the top up because I was caught in a rain storm. The rain quits so I roll down the windows. The first corner I went around dumped all the water on the roof into the open window.

BigMike · 06-14-2006, 12:22 AM

How much of the 3M automix #8307 would be needed to do our trucks? I see that they are sold in 200ml packs...Is one 200ml kit all that is needed, or does it need more than one?

Mike

**dennislbrooks** · 12-02-2005, 07:53 PM

3m body caulk -- water based. Clean out rail completely down to the bare metal. Read the instructions if you should prime before applying or not. If rust is found use a converter first. It can be smoothed if needed with a wet finger.

Botietruck · 12-02-2005, 08:01 PM

Body caulk will tend to crack over time. I used the 3M 8307 seam sealer and it is as close to factory as you can get...only better. Just make sure you clean out the old stuff/rust & paint.

**dennislbrooks** · 12-03-2005, 01:27 AM

Agree with Botietruck, I used seam sealer in a caulking tube --it was water based.

**dennislbrooks** · 12-03-2005, 08:45 AM

3M Fast N Firm Seam Sealer

3M Fast 'N Firm Seam Sealer is a firm setting product for sealing interior and exterior joints. Adheres well to clean, bare metal, primed metal and paint surfaces. Skins over quickly. Low shrinkage. Can be painted within 20 minutes. Excellent tooling and sanding properties.

HuggerCST · 06-14-2006, 01:47 PM

I used Fast & Firm, but didn't like it. It was easy to use, but took about a month(no kidding) to completely dry, and now is starting to crack.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 06-14-2006, 04:06 PM

3m Auto Mix is the only way to go.

12-02-2005, 03:38 PM	#1
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	drip rail sealer Hey guys I am in the process of starting to refinish a new cab project of mine. The sealer that is in the drip rail is all dried, cracked, and falling out. I had orignially considered shaving it but am not sure. What kind of sealer do you use if i decide to keep it? Thanks

12-02-2005, 05:05 PM	#2
Scott Norris Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Crescent City,Ca. Posts: 19	Re: drip rail sealer What I use is 3M automix #8307 self leveling seam sealer.

12-02-2005, 05:10 PM	#3
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: drip rail sealer Shave'em Off, Cab Lines Will Look So Much Smoother. Thats Just My 2 Cents.

12-02-2005, 07:28 PM	#5
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: drip rail sealer I think shaving is hard, and if you drive in the rain at all or your truck sits outside, you'll live to regret it. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

06-14-2006, 12:22 AM	#7
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: drip rail sealer How much of the 3M automix #8307 would be needed to do our trucks? I see that they are sold in 200ml packs...Is one 200ml kit all that is needed, or does it need more than one? Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 06-14-2006 at 12:23 AM.

12-02-2005, 07:53 PM	#8
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: drip rail sealer 3m body caulk -- water based. Clean out rail completely down to the bare metal. Read the instructions if you should prime before applying or not. If rust is found use a converter first. It can be smoothed if needed with a wet finger.

12-02-2005, 08:01 PM	#9
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: drip rail sealer Body caulk will tend to crack over time. I used the 3M 8307 seam sealer and it is as close to factory as you can get...only better. Just make sure you clean out the old stuff/rust & paint. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

12-03-2005, 01:27 AM	#10
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: drip rail sealer Agree with Botietruck, I used seam sealer in a caulking tube --it was water based.

12-03-2005, 08:45 AM	#11
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: drip rail sealer 3M Fast N Firm Seam Sealer 3M Fast 'N Firm Seam Sealer is a firm setting product for sealing interior and exterior joints. Adheres well to clean, bare metal, primed metal and paint surfaces. Skins over quickly. Low shrinkage. Can be painted within 20 minutes. Excellent tooling and sanding properties.

06-14-2006, 01:47 PM	#12
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: drip rail sealer I used Fast & Firm, but didn't like it. It was easy to use, but took about a month(no kidding) to completely dry, and now is starting to crack. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-14-2006, 04:06 PM	#13
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: drip rail sealer 3m Auto Mix is the only way to go. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA



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