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LopezCarguy

12-19-2013 08:24 PM

Belt rail on Cabriolet

I have removed belt rail to be re done, under belt rail was a black tar paper type material, I would think in this day and age a black silicone caulk would seal better....any thoughts...Dick

Kevin in NJ

12-19-2013 08:46 PM

Re: Belt rail on Cabriolet

Just anti squeak. Basically a cloth tape. Way too easy to get some new tape and use it. No mess, just stick it on and you are done.

Marco Tahtaras

12-19-2013 09:09 PM

Re: Belt rail on Cabriolet

It's best to avoid ANY caulking that contains silicone. It promotes corrosion on steel. If you did feel the need to seal it, dum-dum strip caulking would be the best and most appropriate material for that type of application in my opinion.

I would have expected friction tape. In either case it's primarily an anti-squeak. Any type of caulking alone would be insufficient for that purpose.

LopezCarguy

12-20-2013 06:42 PM

Re: Belt rail on Cabriolet

Thank you for suggestions, I will use some type of cloth tape, just finished the wood work and am ready to start mounting with new screw/bolts....it is a exact copy of original wood and it fits perfectly...but is solid white oak...going to be nice to tack to when I reach that point, if I live long enough...ha ha Dick

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