Drip Rail Sealer?

[guevara42]

Hey guys, I am repairing the drip rails on my 66 coupe. I removed all the existing sealant that was there from the factory due to a little bit of rust that started building. Luckily it didn't go all the way thru the metal and suprisingly there is still great looking metal underneath the old sealant.

My question is what is the correct sealant to put back in? I've heard of several options but I really need someone who has done it in the past with great results. I had some seam sealer that used on a different part of the car but it got hard and cracked. The sealant that I removed, even after 40+ years was still somewhat flexible.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[coupe5.0]

They make an actual self leveling sealant for that purpose. Probably have to get it a a body shop supply store. I have used urethane caulk before, but its a pain to get completely smooth.

 

[c24sc]

Hey guys, I am repairing the drip rails on my 66 coupe. I removed all the existing sealant that was there from the factory due to a little bit of rust that started building. Luckily it didn't go all the way thru the metal and suprisingly there is still great looking metal underneath the old sealant.

My question is what is the correct sealant to put back in? I've heard of several options but I really need someone who has done it in the past with great results. I had some seam sealer that used on a different part of the car but it got hard and cracked. The sealant that I removed, even after 40+ years was still somewhat flexible.

Any help would be appreciated.

Good question..I'm listening, as I just removed all the sealer from my drip rails aswell!

Nate

 

[coupe5.0]

3M Self-leveling seam sealer #8307, its a two part that has to be applied with a two part gun. There are probably other types available, from places like eastwoods, ect.

 

[raleighstang65]

Has anyone tried Dyco C-10 Flow Seal? It's a one part, self leveling sealer thats tons cheaper than the 3M product.

 

[guevara42]

Thanks guys. I went to a body paint shop and they had the 3M #8307 two part sealer that was recommended but it was pricey just because you had to get the gun. If I were a body shop, I'd buy it, but for two drip rails, I'm taking a pass.

I found out that 3M does make a one part self leveling sealer for that purpose and it is only $11 a tube. It's also the same color as the original sealer.

Once again, thanks fellas.:SNSign: