Hi All
I had a few questions about seam sealer:
1. Should it be applied to the interior, exterior, or both?
2. Should it be applied on top of primer, or on top of bare metal?
3. What's your particular favourite of seam sealer? - Bonus points if you tell us why
Seam Sealer - Opinions Sought
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Seam Sealer - Opinions Sought
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Re: Seam Sealer - Opinions Sought
1. Apply to both sides. You want to prevent water ingress to all lapped seams.
2. Apply on top of epoxy primer. The primer seals the metal, sealer provides a barrier to water ingress where there are gaps.
3. I use SikaSeal. I'm sure there are many other options depending on which territory you live in.
I also run a bead of this sealer between the door frame and skin when fitting door skins. This forms a barrier seal between the two panels preventing the typical mini lower door rust that forms and then bursts out through the door skin.
2. Apply on top of epoxy primer. The primer seals the metal, sealer provides a barrier to water ingress where there are gaps.
3. I use SikaSeal. I'm sure there are many other options depending on which territory you live in.
I also run a bead of this sealer between the door frame and skin when fitting door skins. This forms a barrier seal between the two panels preventing the typical mini lower door rust that forms and then bursts out through the door skin.