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Seam sealer tips

Started by sibhs , Jul 14 2013 09:55 PM

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#1 sibhs

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 09:55 PM

What tips do you use to get a nice look to your sealer?

I've just used some inside the guards which won't be visible. What can I do when it comes to the engine bay and boot.

This is what I'm using at the moment and the messy looking result.

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Do you use tape either side then peel off for clean edge???

Thanks

Marty

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#2 dattoman

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 09:58 PM

Looks factory... just paint over it

Toranas aren't supposed to look perfect

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#3 _Lazarus_

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:02 PM

A little off-topic but I bought Marine Sikaflex for mine....

Is that ok.... ?

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#4 rodomo

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:05 PM

yes...................if yours is a boat? :dontknow:

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:10 PM

It's more of a submarine.....

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#6 rodomo

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:18 PM

You'll need lots then.

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#7 LHSL

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:36 PM

I would use a paintbrush and thinners to make it look a little neater.

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#8 _Lazarus_

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:49 PM

Or thinners on your fingertip works good too.

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#9 71xu1

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Posted 14 July 2013 - 11:09 PM

Soudal make a brushable seam sealer it comes in a one litre tin. It doesn't slump and flatten out like the stuff you are using. Toranas are meant to have brush marks in the sealer and no tape edges they are meant to look hand finished, which they were. Each to his own though it depends on the look you are going for.

Cheers Dave

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#10 _mikecatts_

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Posted 15 July 2013 - 07:43 AM

When still wet.. Go over with prepsol.. nice and neat..

Also..do what u do when tiling.. apply the bead, then lighly wet with soapy water..Use a paddle pop stick to flatten..It wont stick to the soapy water...

I prefer it looking neat..

Mike

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#11 _Lazarus_

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Posted 15 July 2013 - 01:51 PM

While we are on the subject can anyone please tell me what the white sealant along the outside join of the taillight / rear stonetray panel and the rear quarters is and what it should be replaced with ?

Can I just use bog to smooth the join or should I use something else ?

Thanks