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Brainchild · 01-05-2005, 02:09 AM

What do I need to use?I have rain seeping in the top of the windshield channel.I assume it's the driprails.Anyway,what is best to use to seal them back?

Thanks

68w/sbc406 · 01-05-2005, 02:11 AM

body shops use a product called seam sealer. i am sure you could find something on the 3M websight. make sure that you scrape all the old stuff out and prep it good so the new stuff can stick. and if all else fails use vulkum

stllookn · 01-05-2005, 02:41 AM

There are two types one-part (stays flexible for a long time like the OEM stuff) and two-part (more expensive, epoxy type that takes a special applicator but is smooth and hard as a rock). The mess is getting the old stuff out and doing the seal job properly. This will require you to repaint the top of your cab and the drip rails. To do the job right you will have to take all of the old material out and clean the drip rail down to the bare metal. You can soften the old material with a propane torch and dig it out with a screw driver then use a high speed wire wheel or paint stipped to get the rest out. It is pain but it really should be done right to prevent further leaks and rust.

Brainchild · 01-05-2005, 03:56 AM

Paint isn't a problem,haven't made it that far yet

I'm gonna tackle this little project soon.It doesn't leak much,but any is too much.do the Autoparts stores carry this stuff?

01-05-2005, 02:09 AM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Sealing driprails What do I need to use?I have rain seeping in the top of the windshield channel.I assume it's the driprails.Anyway,what is best to use to seal them back? Thanks __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-05-2005, 02:11 AM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	body shops use a product called seam sealer. i am sure you could find something on the 3M websight. make sure that you scrape all the old stuff out and prep it good so the new stuff can stick. and if all else fails use vulkum __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

01-05-2005, 02:41 AM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	There are two types one-part (stays flexible for a long time like the OEM stuff) and two-part (more expensive, epoxy type that takes a special applicator but is smooth and hard as a rock). The mess is getting the old stuff out and doing the seal job properly. This will require you to repaint the top of your cab and the drip rails. To do the job right you will have to take all of the old material out and clean the drip rail down to the bare metal. You can soften the old material with a propane torch and dig it out with a screw driver then use a high speed wire wheel or paint stipped to get the rest out. It is pain but it really should be done right to prevent further leaks and rust. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-05-2005, 03:56 AM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Paint isn't a problem,haven't made it that far yet I'm gonna tackle this little project soon.It doesn't leak much,but any is too much.do the Autoparts stores carry this stuff? __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

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