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Date:         Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:38:10 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: seam rust
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB2RwfjDpTkhYJ0qC3_MYs+9wk3FbT4nz7+JB+BMiaKb=fHCNQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Neil,

I would think something like Fluid Film or Waxoil would be detrimental to the seam sealer bonding to the surfaces and doing its job.

If I had access to the seams from the backside, I might prime before applying the seam sealer.

On 13-Sep-2014, at 16:39, Neil N wrote:

> And if I may add, be sure that any treatments such as Fluid Film be > completely removed from the area behind or otherwise near the seam. It > may creep past the sealant and stain the exterior paint. BTDT, no > don't ask! ;) > > ProForm makes a nice seam sealer. This may be the correct stuff: > > http://www.proformproducts.com/en/products/sealers/urethane-sealers/urethane-sealer-adhesive/ > > It may not be that user friendly for the lesser experienced body > person. Of which I am one! > > Neil. > > On 9/13/14, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > >> When you get your Rust Mort, pick-up a tube of seam sealer - it >> typically/usually comes in a tube similar to silicon or PL for use around >> the house - and goes in a caulking gun. Caulk your seams (be sure not to >> cut the tip of the tube too wide) with a nice smooth bead - like when you >> run the silicon along the back edge of a countertop - do not smear it all >> over the place. > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group: > > http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej


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