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Old 10-22-2021, 09:31 AM   #1
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Seam Sealer ?

What is a good seam sealer to use? I need to do the top of my rain gutter
on my cab and inside the step area of the cab also, looking for suggestions.

Thx,Allen
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Old 10-23-2021, 06:57 PM   #2
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Re: Seam Sealer ?

Many folks use a self-leveling 2K seam sealer for horizontal areas like the drip rail. I haven't done it yet.

I did the underside of my cab in ordinary SEM 2K Seam Sealer. No complaints.
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Old 10-26-2021, 04:08 PM   #3
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Re: Seam Sealer ?

Self leveling is what you want for drip rails, it will flow and level out to a glass-smooth finish that only needs scuffing before sealer/paint. It's too thin for normal seams so you'll want a normal seam sealer for that. Two part sealers are best, they won't shrink later. I like Fusor 122ez for drip rails and SEM 39377 for other seams.
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Old 10-27-2021, 09:11 AM   #4
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Re: Seam Sealer ?

After you remove the old seam sealer I would suggest a good acid etch prior to priming. Soak the seam for a day or two. Use a paintbrush to apply to metal prep into the drip rail. After it dries prime it, and go from there.
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After you remove the old seam sealer I would suggest a good acid etch prior to priming. Soak the seam for a day or two. Use a paintbrush to apply to metal prep into the drip rail. After it dries prime it, and go from there.
Well, i Media blasted the whole cab clean and preped and sprayed Skueegs Hotrod Epoxy primer over my entire cab. Everything was super clean!

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Old 10-27-2021, 10:21 AM   #6
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Self leveling is what you want for drip rails, it will flow and level out to a glass-smooth finish that only needs scuffing before sealer/paint. It's too thin for normal seams so you'll want a normal seam sealer for that. Two part sealers are best, they won't shrink later. I like Fusor 122ez for drip rails and SEM 39377 for other seams.
I will check into this! Thank you very much!
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Old 10-27-2021, 10:24 AM   #7
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Very good
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Old 10-27-2021, 10:30 AM   #8
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Re: Seam Sealer ?

Question ? Using the Fusor & SEM Products do i need to buy two seperate Caulking guns

OR, will the SEM 71119 Caulking gun work for both? Suggestions?

Thank you again!
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Old 10-27-2021, 09:19 PM   #9
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Fusor is in the "change-over" phase to the smaller tubes like the SEM. as long as you purchase the new short Fusor tubes you will be good. Lorne
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Old 10-28-2021, 09:28 AM   #10
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Re: Seam Sealer ?

Eastwood seam sealer uses a regular caulking gin . Your cab has to be level and
the self leveling sealer sets up fast so you need to be ready to do it all in less than 5 minutes . if you use masking tape be ready to remove it as soon as possible once the sealer sets the tape will be very hard to remove

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Old 10-28-2021, 03:38 PM   #11
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How is 3M seam sealer?
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