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Vintage Evil
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Broomfield, CO
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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 |
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Crescent City,Ca.
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Re: drip rail sealer
What I use is 3M automix #8307 self leveling seam sealer.
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CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CHICO CA
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Re: drip rail sealer
Shave'em Off, Cab Lines Will Look So Much Smoother. Thats Just My 2 Cents.
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Vintage Evil
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: drip rail sealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Re: drip rail sealer
Agree with Botietruck, I used seam sealer in a caulking tube --it was water based.
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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. |
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Location: Center City, MN, USA
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Re: drip rail sealer
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal
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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?
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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.
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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Re: drip rail sealer
3m Auto Mix is the only way to go.
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