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69blackwhss
08-11-2011, 02:15 AM
Ok guys I did a search an really didn't find anything. So here goes am about to have my body redone an am wanting to redo the sealer. Which seam sealer should I go with I plan on doing the inside an my trunk, an some under the car an wheel wells. An then dynamat #10455 (two boxes) on the inside, so what would be the best one to use an how much would u think I mite need? If I miss anything r need to do anything else beside dynamat an seam sealer plz let me know! This is the 1st am having the car redo an I want it done rite. An hope it will last a long time ;)

Thanks jason

ssealeycpa
08-11-2011, 02:30 AM
I'm going to be using the 3M automix seam sealer (2-part epoxy) and then a layer of lizard skin. My current plans are to put lizard skin on everything except the roof panel. Since I'm replacing the roof anyway I thought I would use dynamat on the roof. With a hopeful relief from the brutal heat, I hope to get back to finishing the rear sheet metal in the next couple of weeks and get the car on the rotisserie for the sealer. Hope this helps and good luck!

69blackwhss
08-11-2011, 12:14 PM
What about 3M All-Around Autobody Sealant Caulking Tube?

redss86
08-11-2011, 06:01 PM
As a body man I would recommend a two part sealer. I would shy away from the single part ones. I know people will argue that ones better than the other but with the two part ones there is a chemical reaction that dries it. Whereas the one part air dries, and to me will continue to air dry until it is hard and brittle. Then be prone to cracking.

Just my .02

69blackwhss
08-11-2011, 11:34 PM
Didn't think about that! So since Ur a body man which one would u use an how much should I get the car is a 69 Camaro. I plan on doing the inside an the truck an rear wheel wells an some under the car. Thanks for any help
As a body man I would recommend a two part sealer. I would shy away from the single part ones. I know people will argue that ones better than the other but with the two part ones there is a chemical reaction that dries it. Whereas the one part air dries, and to me will continue to air dry until it is hard and brittle. Then be prone to cracking.

Just my .02

elitecustombody
08-12-2011, 07:33 PM
Usually one tube will get it done,as long as you don't get crazy with it. Make sure to prime any bare metal before applying seam sealer .

69blackwhss
08-13-2011, 05:36 AM
Thanks man for the info

Jim Nilsen
08-18-2011, 09:22 AM
I used different types of seam sealer for different places. I used non hardening seam sealer on the seam at the rear quarter to the panel below the rear window, I applied an amount that was more than needed and let it sit for a week and then trimmed it with a razor knife flush to the body and then used epoxy primer over it. I have gone over 11 years with no cracking.

Seam sealer that gets hard will always be prone to cracking and should only be used in areas that don't flex. But to each his own and everyone has their way but I followed the guys who didn't have problems.

I used 3M

69blackwhss
08-18-2011, 11:48 AM
Which 3m did u use? What u say is smart tho lol
I used different types of seam sealer for different places. I used non hardening seam sealer on the seam at the rear quarter to the panel below the rear window, I applied an amount that was more than needed and let it sit for a week and then trimmed it with a razor knife flush to the body and then used epoxy primer over it. I have gone over 11 years with no cracking.

Seam sealer that gets hard will always be prone to cracking and should only be used in areas that don't flex. But to each his own and everyone has their way but I followed the guys who didn't have problems.

I used 3M

protouringrscamaro
09-05-2011, 06:25 AM
Do you guys apply seam sealer before or after filer primer?