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Bill in SoCal 04-22-2016 01:25 PM

Seal Drip Rail Gutters on 30 Coupe
 

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The pictures are of the drip rails on my 30 coupe. They are welded on and I am not going to remove them. I can straighten the gutter and push it back but there will still be a gap. What should I use to seal the gaps between the roof and the gutters (shown In the pictures)?

Bruce_MO 04-22-2016 01:30 PM

Re: Seal Drip Rail Gutters on 30 Coupe
 

You could try "Seaming Compound". It's the stuff used to seal panels that have been spot-welded together (seams in trunks, etc.). You can prime and paint it just fine. I have some in a quart can that I bought long ago from an automotive paint supplier. I think you can also get it in a tube for a caulking gun. I think that Eastwood also has it.

crock 04-22-2016 02:14 PM

Re: Seal Drip Rail Gutters on 30 Coupe
 

Silicone would work just fine. Can be painted also. Give it 24 hours to set up.

Mitch//pa 04-22-2016 02:33 PM

Re: Seal Drip Rail Gutters on 30 Coupe
 

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Bruce's idea sounds good ..
We use this seam sealer

Tom Wesenberg 04-22-2016 09:37 PM

Re: Seal Drip Rail Gutters on 30 Coupe
 

Silicone promotes rust, as I learned from a windshield installer. Use what Mitch shows.

Jwilli 04-23-2016 06:46 AM

Re: Seal Drip Rail Gutters on 30 Coupe
 

Mitch and Tom are giving good advise. Some silicone is not paintable.


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