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C101968 · 03-14-2022, 09:15 AM

Best way to remove 50 year old body sealer around drip rail on roof.
mine is old and cracked, suggestions for replacement sealer ?
Thanks,

**raggedjim** · 03-14-2022, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by C101968

Best way to remove 50 year old body sealer around drip rail on roof.
mine is old and cracked, suggestions for replacement sealer ?
Thanks,

Old screw driver, wire wheel on side grinder, whatever will work to get it out.

Thread on options https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ghlight=sealer

Good luck, Rg

BASE · 03-14-2022, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Old screw driver, wire wheel on side grinder, whatever will work to get it out.

Thread on options https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ghlight=sealer

Good luck, Rg

I was going to recommend trying that. Mine mostly came out just by using a screwdriver, cleaned up the rest with a flat wire wheel.

GASoline71 · 03-14-2022, 02:18 PM

Here's what I used to reseal my drip rail.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=356

Sealer:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Applicator tubes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Applicator gun:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gary

**Palf70Step** · 03-15-2022, 12:26 PM

I just did my driver's side with a wire wheel on one of my 4.5" grinders. Once I replace the drip rail I'll be sealing it. I have some brush on sealer, but I may do the self leveling stuff. I haven't decided yet. Make sure you check and paint it before you add the sealer. I am doing some Eastwood on mine. My friend used POR.

**Accelo** · 03-15-2022, 04:46 PM

3M Self-Leveling Seam Sealer, 08307, Two-Part, Quick-Curing Epoxy is a great product and will look great. Will have the issue on how to do the rail where it curves down at the back. However, at $45 it is also the most expensive option.

Maybe this is another option, 3M Dynatron Auto Seam Sealer Caulk, 550, Grey Color, Permanently Elastic, Fast-Skinning, Non-Staining, Non-Sagging, 12 oz
It is only $15 and will not have issues on the not so flat areas.
https://www.amazon.com/550-Permanent...17&sr=1-5&th=1

I wish GM would have used Epoxy when the trucks were new. Would have saved a lot of headaches down the road.

jumpsoffrock · 03-15-2022, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

I wish GM would have used Epoxy when the trucks were new. Would have saved a lot of headaches down the road.

Do you know what they actually did use? I always wondered if the dynatron 550 I use will end up looking like the factory stuff after 10-15 years in the CA sun...

**68 C10 Driver** · 03-16-2022, 10:32 AM

I used a wire wheel on a grinder, came right out and got the rust out at the same time.

**landarts** · 03-16-2022, 05:34 PM

If you are going to do paint on truck then heat will really help take it out. Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the cleanup with a wire wheel then wipe down with acetone.

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Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Remove body sealer around roof drip rail ? I just did my driver's side with a wire wheel on one of my 4.5" grinders. Once I replace the drip rail I'll be sealing it. I have some brush on sealer, but I may do the self leveling stuff. I haven't decided yet. Make sure you check and paint it before you add the sealer. I am doing some Eastwood on mine. My friend used POR. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-15-2022 at 07:43 PM.

03-15-2022, 04:46 PM	#6
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,299	Re: Remove body sealer around roof drip rail ? 3M Self-Leveling Seam Sealer, 08307, Two-Part, Quick-Curing Epoxy is a great product and will look great. Will have the issue on how to do the rail where it curves down at the back. However, at $45 it is also the most expensive option. Maybe this is another option, 3M Dynatron Auto Seam Sealer Caulk, 550, Grey Color, Permanently Elastic, Fast-Skinning, Non-Staining, Non-Sagging, 12 oz It is only $15 and will not have issues on the not so flat areas. https://www.amazon.com/550-Permanent...17&sr=1-5&th=1 I wish GM would have used Epoxy when the trucks were new. Would have saved a lot of headaches down the road.

03-16-2022, 10:32 AM	#8
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 651	Re: Remove body sealer around roof drip rail ? I used a wire wheel on a grinder, came right out and got the rust out at the same time.

03-16-2022, 05:34 PM	#9
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,420	Re: Remove body sealer around roof drip rail ? If you are going to do paint on truck then heat will really help take it out. Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the cleanup with a wire wheel then wipe down with acetone. __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer



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