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Re: [TR] RE:TR] butyl rubber caulk is better than silicone

To: acs25m@swbell.net
Subject: Re: [TR] RE:TR] butyl rubber caulk is better than silicone
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 16:56:43 -0500
On Friday 02 February 2007 12:50 pm, acs25m@swbell.net wrote:
> Paul,
>
> Yes any good body man will tell you not to use silicone caulk just because
> of that fact. The best thing to use is body seam sealer. 3M makes it in a
> regular tube for a calking gun. It doesn't set up hard so that it will
> expand and contract with the metal and is paintable after curing. This is
> the same stuff that the auto makers use. You can get it at any auto paint
> and body supply store. Hope this helps.
>
> John Maneke
>
All,

I used a GE paintable silicone caulk. I primed and then applied the caulk. 
Waited until try, primed over the caulked areas and then tested. Stuck just 
fine. Applied final coat and all is ok.

1963 TR4 project.

Bob


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