drip edge sealing

[Old Chevy Mech]

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

[Rust Buster]

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.

[BLACK AND BLUE 67-72]

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.

[Old Chevy Mech]

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

[BLACK AND BLUE 67-72]

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.

[Rust Buster]

Try ebay. I just bought the seam sealer for $26 each, and the gun for $49.

[Old Chevy Mech]

Thanks guys, I now know what my plan of attack and with what will be!

Frank

[BLACK AND BLUE 67-72]

No problem, anytime!!!!

[Brad]

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?

[special-K]

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

[Shyguy]

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

[brendonak]

does someone have a pic of what this 3m stuff looks like on our trucks?

[463]

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:

[Ace in the hole]

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.

[chevymad]

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.

[brendonak]

Thanks for the pic

Can you paint over it?

[19673ontree]

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 ,,,,,