Good point. I was considering using Eastwood's Lead free product: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-basic-lead-free-body-solder-kit-with-dvd.html to install the rear wheel arch panel. I was going to use it to do the job as both solder and seam sealer. Now I am not so sure. Comments? Ken
On Wed, November 21, 2012 9:41 pm, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > A 1/32 or 1/64 inch crack lets in water and leads to rust and paint > failure. > I've got a seam where a professional body shop used polyester filler and > rust bubbles are starting. The whole rig flexes all the time. Modern > cars > have fewer and shorter seams with more spot welds and lead is used to seal > them, which also fuses tightly and flexes a tiny amount due to its > malleability. It will crack though if the joint isn't strong. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Liberte, Joel > Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:29 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: seam sealer > > That would also suggest not welding the seams together if they are > flexing, > but do they really have to and how much do they really > flex/expand/contract? > That would also effect the seam sealer choice if it's considerably, which > I > highly doubt would be the case. > > Joel > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Stuart MacMillan > Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:07 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: seam sealer > > Yes, automotive seam sealer sticks better and flexes more so it doesn't > detach or crack. Those panels do flex, and the seam opens and closes > slightly. And, it's sandable and paintable. > > Stuart > > |
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