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Aug 12, 2009 16:43:57 GMT
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Hi all need to seam seal a couple of newly welded joints. My two local bits supply shops have naff all (halfrauds and an independant one) Is there any alternatives I could use?!
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Daily: Spazda Mx5
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Aug 12, 2009 16:47:09 GMT
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some silicone bathroom sealer is quite adequate for this job. Alternatively Lyle's Golden Syrup is OK but needs regular re-aopplication
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Last Edit: Aug 12, 2009 16:47:46 GMT by xbo11ox
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1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
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1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
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Aug 12, 2009 16:53:13 GMT
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wouldnt use silicone on body seams...ebay for some proper stuff if you have to
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Aug 12, 2009 16:55:06 GMT
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wouldnt use silicone on body seams Why do you say that? |
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Aug 12, 2009 16:57:01 GMT
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lol @ golden syrup.. i've got some of that lol. Gonna have a nosey at wor tomorrow see if they have any then it will either be ebay or bathroom sealant.. any recommendations on which brand if i end up going ebay?
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'A52's Fastest steak eater 2010'
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Seam sealer alternatives?BenzBoy
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Aug 12, 2009 17:10:22 GMT
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Doesn't bathroom sealant have shedloads of salt in it? If so, it ain't the kind of thing you want on your welds.
My local Halfords sell it - it ain't cheap, and I get it almost half the price at a bodywork suppliers (exact same stuff in a grey stripey tin), but if you're stuck I'm sure they can order some in?
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Aug 12, 2009 17:16:02 GMT
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wouldnt use silicone on body seams Why do you say that? just not suitable for the job imo...wont stick that well to primed or paint , and peels off in long string bits once it starts to go might as well put the effort in and do it right the first time round |
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Aug 12, 2009 17:28:20 GMT
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... the only injury I sustained was a bumped head when I let the seatbelt of without realizing the car was upside down  and that's not really the car's fault. |
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zefa46
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Aug 12, 2009 17:45:59 GMT
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ChasR
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Seam sealer alternatives?ChasR
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Aug 12, 2009 18:25:21 GMT
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I was told by the paintshop that Sikaflex was a suitable alternative. I couldn't buy his seam sealer as I needed a gun. I can say however that it was quite hard wearing and stuck well.
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mrj
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Aug 12, 2009 18:48:33 GMT
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Sika is fantastic, if you take a brush with thinner, you can really get nice seams... Silicone includes acid and will produce rust again....
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Last Edit: Aug 12, 2009 18:56:53 GMT by mrj
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- 1984 VW Passat hatchback
- 1987 VW Passat Variant
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- 1988 VW T25
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Aug 12, 2009 19:07:06 GMT
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In the past I've used '151' brand brown frame sealant, sticks well over primer...    Those are some splendidly neat repairs mattblack. Nice work. |
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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Aug 12, 2009 19:28:36 GMT
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tiger seal. job done  |
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Aug 12, 2009 20:13:06 GMT
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Don´t bother with an alternative, buy the proper stuff...
Sikaflex, as already mentioned do it once and do it properly!
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Aug 12, 2009 20:27:26 GMT
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i used bitumen paint before did a really good job.
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carmad
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Aug 12, 2009 20:58:58 GMT
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grip fill deffo is a good job can be sanded / painted
it will hold her together if your weldings not great
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Aug 12, 2009 21:27:35 GMT
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hey matt those welds and repairs on a roots group by any chance? sill shape and righthand handbrake says minx/superminx ??
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Aug 12, 2009 21:28:12 GMT
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cool cheers guys.. apparently a not so local halfrauds has U-pol in stock.. so I could make the journey to get it/get it sent to my local store but before i do anyone now if its any good!? Cheers
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Daily: Spazda Mx5
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and that's not really the car's fault.
