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brad20653 · 09-13-2003, 08:20 PM

How do you seal the seams? whats used? Where are the seams people are talking about ?

**old Rusty C10** · 09-13-2003, 08:26 PM

theres a seam sealer sold at body supply houses that is used to cover the seems of welds

bobs409 · 09-14-2003, 04:02 PM

There are 2 types, a brushable seam sealer sold in a quart can or you can get a few different types sold in a tube for a caulking gun. Each has it's own purposes so it depends on what your working on.

Seams are where ever 2 panels were joined or welded. Panels are spot welded together from the factory so the seam sealer fills the joint/gaps. The drip rail on these trucks have a healthy dose of sealer around them. Other areas could be floor boards, firewall, etc.

Check with your local paint supplier for what they have available.

09-13-2003, 08:20 PM	#1
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09-13-2003, 08:26 PM	#2
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09-14-2003, 04:02 PM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	There are 2 types, a brushable seam sealer sold in a quart can or you can get a few different types sold in a tube for a caulking gun. Each has it's own purposes so it depends on what your working on. Seams are where ever 2 panels were joined or welded. Panels are spot welded together from the factory so the seam sealer fills the joint/gaps. The drip rail on these trucks have a healthy dose of sealer around them. Other areas could be floor boards, firewall, etc. Check with your local paint supplier for what they have available. __________________ 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 Last edited by bobs409; 09-14-2003 at 04:05 PM.



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