Body seam caulk/sealant

need RX7 · 05-06-2011, 07:43 PM

I'm currently prepping my engine bay for paint, and in the process of wire-wheeling all kinds of tar and rust and road grime, etc, I'm finding that I'm also removing portions of the caulk sealing the seams between panels in the engine bay. What type of sealant should I use to replace the missing portions? Is it something I could get at Autozone/Murray's/etc, or would I have to go to a specialty 'body stuff' place?

just startn · 05-06-2011, 10:28 PM

You should go to a local paint/ autobody store and get some seam sealer. vatozone and such i dont think sells it. If you want your engine bay to look clean caulked, there is a few tricks you can do. Most seam sealr is white or tan.

Thumper · 05-06-2011, 11:14 PM

What would those tricks be?

rxspeed7 · 05-07-2011, 12:11 AM

stitch weld each seam is another possible choice

project86 · 05-07-2011, 12:17 AM

i would just go pick up a tube of seam sealer and use that if youre at all concerned with keeping it looking clean and factory.

RETed · 05-07-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rxspeed7

stitch weld each seam is another possible choice

I don't recommend this, as most people would mess it up.
Also, it's basically a permanent modification, and if you need to take things apart, you're screwed.

ANY shop that deals with paint and auto body supplies can help you with this.
Also, check out Eastwood online for these type of supplies if you're inclined to mail order.
3M offers a very good product that most people can purchase.

-Ted

j9fd3s · 05-07-2011, 02:04 PM

we used to be able to find a 3M seam sealer locally. i'm sorry i don't have more detail, but its used to come in a white tube. 3M has a white and a black color, and the white is a really close match to what mazda used

oh that was easy, try this http://3mcollision.com/3m-fast-n-fir...oreInfoDetails

i think we used to just get it at a paint store, and not the regular hardware store, but maybe the hardwarestore had it too?

mike

05-06-2011, 07:43 PM	#1
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	Body seam caulk/sealant I'm currently prepping my engine bay for paint, and in the process of wire-wheeling all kinds of tar and rust and road grime, etc, I'm finding that I'm also removing portions of the caulk sealing the seams between panels in the engine bay. What type of sealant should I use to replace the missing portions? Is it something I could get at Autozone/Murray's/etc, or would I have to go to a specialty 'body stuff' place? __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

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project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (3) Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 17	i would just go pick up a tube of seam sealer and use that if youre at all concerned with keeping it looking clean and factory. __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

05-06-2011, 10:28 PM	#2
just startn Turbo Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elyria iTrader: (0) Posts: 68 Rep Power: 15	You should go to a local paint/ autobody store and get some seam sealer. vatozone and such i dont think sells it. If you want your engine bay to look clean caulked, there is a few tricks you can do. Most seam sealr is white or tan.

05-06-2011, 11:14 PM	#3
Thumper Backyard Mechanic Join Date: Dec 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 50 Rep Power: 14	What would those tricks be?

05-07-2011, 02:04 PM	#7
j9fd3s Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 123 Rep Power: 17	we used to be able to find a 3M seam sealer locally. i'm sorry i don't have more detail, but its used to come in a white tube. 3M has a white and a black color, and the white is a really close match to what mazda used oh that was easy, try this http://3mcollision.com/3m-fast-n-fir...oreInfoDetails i think we used to just get it at a paint store, and not the regular hardware store, but maybe the hardwarestore had it too? mike