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*Fast68Chevy* · 04-26-2002, 01:04 PM

ok im gonna reseal the rain gutters hopefully start on it today, got the sealer and sealing primer just now, who has done this and what worked best for removing the old sealer ?

thanks

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tom hand · 04-26-2002, 01:35 PM

I started with a screwdriver and hammer and went around taking out as much as I could without damaging the metal. Then I used a 4" knotted wire wheel on a die grinder to finish with.

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bigvinnie · 04-26-2002, 01:58 PM

A heat gun or hair dryer will make it easier by softening the material so you can dig most of it out without having to use a hammer... a little safer and you don't risk dinging the roof if you miss with the hammer...

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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-26-2002, 02:40 PM

I just did this last week. Mine was old and brittle and most of it came out useing a small gouge. After cleaning it all out I used sand paper to get down in the groove to get clean metal. I then primer sealed the rail before applying the new sealant. The sealant I used came in a tube for use in a chaulking gun. Once I got it spread evenly they said to wet a finger with plan water to smooth it out. Worked real nice, set it out in the sun and it dryed to a plyable smooth finish in a few hours.

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[This message has been edited by 1970 CST Short Wide (edited April 26, 2002).]

*Fast68Chevy* · 04-26-2002, 02:45 PM

yeah it came in a caulk tube at NAPA, body shop guy i know said using some laquer on fingertip would be good to smooth it out with also.
says will cure enough to paint in an hour, wow

gonna start on it after a bit, i just got done taking down the shed doors and putting up big tarp over opening, next deal wil be to mark out and place cab roof marker lamps on the cab

thanks guys

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Randy- Lincoln, IL

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-71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07, assemble it, yeah right, that'll happen in this world,(not)
-84 Z28 Camaro 5.0L 700R4, 3.73, beater, paid way too much for it like an idiot,,
-84 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5, rod knocking, dammit,,
-82 Firebird 350 4bolt (TBL)/TH350, not running, dammit...
buy/sell/hoard/trade most any GM vehicle parts of any kind
-parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham
*Paint is overrated
© RSS Enterprises 2000

68 Suburban · 04-26-2002, 02:53 PM

Bring it out to Arizona in June and park it in the 110 degree heat and sun all day. Then scrape it out with a screw driver.

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barn9 · 04-26-2002, 04:25 PM

A note about re-applying the new. The body shop re-did my rain gutter before painting my truck and did a good job, but I went to put on chrome gutter trim, and they had filled too much for the trim to go on. Too late now!

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bobs409 · 04-26-2002, 06:02 PM

I used 3-M's fast-n-firm in the tube. Works great. Lots of other areas on these trucks that use seam sealer too.

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turmoline · 04-26-2002, 06:23 PM

There's a seam sealer out there made by SEM. After you put it on it flows out smooth by itself. Cures fast as well.

04-26-2002, 01:04 PM	#1
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	resealing rain gutters ok im gonna reseal the rain gutters hopefully start on it today, got the sealer and sealing primer just now, who has done this and what worked best for removing the old sealer ? thanks ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com 2177353230 -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07, assemble it, yeah right, that'll happen in this world,(not) -84 Z28 Camaro 5.0L 700R4, 3.73, beater, paid way too much for it like an idiot,, -84 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5, rod knocking, dammit,, -82 Firebird 350 4bolt (TBL)/TH350, not running, dammit... buy/sell/hoard/trade most any GM vehicle parts of any kind -parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000

04-26-2002, 01:35 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I started with a screwdriver and hammer and went around taking out as much as I could without damaging the metal. Then I used a 4" knotted wire wheel on a die grinder to finish with. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

04-26-2002, 01:58 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	A heat gun or hair dryer will make it easier by softening the material so you can dig most of it out without having to use a hammer... a little safer and you don't risk dinging the roof if you miss with the hammer... ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

04-26-2002, 02:40 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,091	I just did this last week. Mine was old and brittle and most of it came out useing a small gouge. After cleaning it all out I used sand paper to get down in the groove to get clean metal. I then primer sealed the rail before applying the new sealant. The sealant I used came in a tube for use in a chaulking gun. Once I got it spread evenly they said to wet a finger with plan water to smooth it out. Worked real nice, set it out in the sun and it dryed to a plyable smooth finish in a few hours. ------------------ Steve's 70 CST 99 Burb (wifes Truck) www.picturetrail.com/70CST [This message has been edited by 1970 CST Short Wide (edited April 26, 2002).] __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

04-26-2002, 02:53 PM	#6
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Bring it out to Arizona in June and park it in the 110 degree heat and sun all day. Then scrape it out with a screw driver. ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Pickup 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST, FOR SALE 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 1960 Lakewood Travel Trailer 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon, On Ebay for $1250 2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is) Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

04-26-2002, 02:45 PM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	yeah it came in a caulk tube at NAPA, body shop guy i know said using some laquer on fingertip would be good to smooth it out with also. says will cure enough to paint in an hour, wow gonna start on it after a bit, i just got done taking down the shed doors and putting up big tarp over opening, next deal wil be to mark out and place cab roof marker lamps on the cab thanks guys ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com 2177353230 -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07, assemble it, yeah right, that'll happen in this world,(not) -84 Z28 Camaro 5.0L 700R4, 3.73, beater, paid way too much for it like an idiot,, -84 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5, rod knocking, dammit,, -82 Firebird 350 4bolt (TBL)/TH350, not running, dammit... buy/sell/hoard/trade most any GM vehicle parts of any kind -parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000

04-26-2002, 04:25 PM	#7
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	A note about re-applying the new. The body shop re-did my rain gutter before painting my truck and did a good job, but I went to put on chrome gutter trim, and they had filled too much for the trim to go on. Too late now! ------------------[]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[]Winfield, KS[*] http://barn9.freeservers.com __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-26-2002, 06:02 PM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I used 3-M's fast-n-firm in the tube. Works great. Lots of other areas on these trucks that use seam sealer too. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-26-2002, 06:23 PM	#9
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	There's a seam sealer out there made by SEM. After you put it on it flows out smooth by itself. Cures fast as well.



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