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drip edge sealing
I need to re-seal the cab because the sealant at the drip edge is cracked and falling out. Should I use seam sealer or something else?
Which one looks like the one anyone has used for this spot? http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...be6DTWTJQPBBgl Thanks! Frank
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Re: drip edge sealing
Go for the 3m Automix #8308, it's very good stuff, but you do need a special gun. There is also a self leveling version that might be good for this.
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Yes the 3M automix is the only way to go, it is what all of the body shops around here use. It won't shrink or crack either.
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Re: drip edge sealing
Ok..I am not seeing this at the 3m site..I dont doubt it does but not using those numbers. Is it at this site?
http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/pr...cts.cfm?cat=74 Sorry to be a pain.. Frank
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Re: drip edge sealing
Ok maybe this will help.
![]() Most every store that carries 3M will use the number at the right hand corner. So the Heavy bodied sealer is 3M #08308 The self leveling is 3M #08307 And the applicator gun is 3M #08571. Now these products are not cheap, but they are the best out there. The seam sealers are around $35.00 a tube and the applicator gun is around $55.00, kinda pricey but if you look at it the way I did it's a heck of alot cheaper than having rust cut out and new panels welded in!!! These products were recommended by a buddy of mine that has an autobody shop this is all they ever use and have for the past 10 yrs, I have seen some of the cars and trucks that they have done years ago and it still looks the same as when they put it on.
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Re: drip edge sealing
Try ebay. I just bought the seam sealer for $26 each, and the gun for $49.
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Re: drip edge sealing
Thanks guys, I now know what my plan of attack and with what will be!
Frank
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Re: drip edge sealing
No problem, anytime!!!!
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Re: drip edge sealing
Digging up an old thread, but does anyone have a cheaper way to do this for a truck that will be sold. Mine needs to be done, but I can't justify a $90 cost on this. Anyone in the Northwest have this gun?
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Re: drip edge sealing
Yep!That stuff is not the "only" way to go.I used another 3M product that I got at my Napa store the goes right into a normal caulk gun,is a fraction of the cost,and has been holding up just fine.It does what it was made to do and that`s all I wanted.f someone has had a bad experience I`d like to know.But,it seams* ok so far.It`s 3M Flexiclear Body Seam Sealer part #08405.
*pun intended
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Re: drip edge sealing
My son uses the black windshield sealer that is in a tube and applies it with a caulking gun.
It is paintable and seems to work out ok so far. Danny
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Re: drip edge sealing
does someone have a pic of what this 3m stuff looks like on our trucks?
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Re: drip edge sealing
i just used the standard drip or seam sealer in the regular calking gun. cost $8.00 to $10.00. use gloves to finger fit to my liking - let dry prime & paint:
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Re: drip edge sealing
I'll add 3m ultrapro urethane to the list. Really good stuff and reasonable price. It should be used with a special gun too but I just taped of everything real good, 2" tape minimum, and poked a small hole in the foil pack and spread it with my finger. Worked great but man is it sticky.
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Re: drip edge sealing
I havent tried it yet. But the local auto paint store sold me a 3m product called Drip Check. It says on it that its made for this exact purpose. Comes in a regular squeeze tube for about $15.
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Re: drip edge sealing
Thanks for the pic
Can you paint over it? |
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I had problems with this in the drip rail area for year's , the eastwood company sell's a sealer it is black when you put it on it's single stage and can be sanded and painted after 24 hour's it is the best I have ever used and the best I remember it was cheap too ,,,,,
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