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is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
i have a drip rail on my 70 and i chisled a hole bunch of crap out of it with a flathead and a hammer. is it weatherstripping? Is there supposed to be weather stripping in the drip rail?
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
The factory used Drip Check to seal that area. You can pick it up at the parts stores. I used 3M brand.
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
It's a seam sealer. Theres all different kinds of seam sealer that can go back in there. Check your local O'Riellys... I prefer two part seam sealers.
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
from someone who has restored several of GM's definitely use a 2 part seam sealer...GM loved that stuff. They were very very liberal with its use. most 2 parts dry fairly quickly and will accept paint much better and not crack when it dries.
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
k. the drip rail is the piece of metal that goes around the top of the cab above the wind shield and above the windows and down the back roof pillars to keep water from getting in the window seals, right?
-oh, and Lradar99, you need to change your avatar
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
yes, that is the drip rail....and what would you prefer my avatar to be?
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
i pic of one of your chevys man
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
should i run the seam sealer in the drip rail? if so, how should i install it (before or after paint)
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
just run a nice smooth bead. do it before paint.
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
Dont put it in too thick! I learned this the hard way! Use just enough to cover the seam in the bottom of the channel. I made the mistake of using to much and it eventually cracks. When mine went to hell I looked at every seam on every truck I saw, all the trucks that had a thin layer looked perfect, all the ones that used a lot were cracked and and looked horrible.
Once you lay it in try not to work it too much, I notice that it smooths itself out after a few minutes. I painted my truck last winter and my seam sealer went to hell this summer, I had to dig it all out down to bare steel, trying not to destroy the paint on the outside of the rail while doing so. I eventually had to use a wire wheel to clean out the gutter. I replaced the sealer last week and now I have to repaint the inside of the gutter. It has not been fun! |
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
Hmm...do i need seam sealer? what will happen if i dont and just clean up the drip rails and primer them??
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
Hey guys, I was wandering the same thing. My truck is not a daily driver and should never be in the rain. I had thought about just smoothing in a little bondo and painting it. Will this suffice in my case?
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Re: is there weather stripping in the drip rail?
Ahhh, good thinking. Thanks for the advice.
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