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[mk=john]

Hi
I am wondering, what is the best or recommended seam sealer, which when applied, can penetrate the seams without a gooey mess on the outside? One of the things I need to do is seam seal the door step/sill flanges, and I need good sealant penetration here without lots of mess on the outside.

I have coated the bare metal areas first with U-POL Self etch primer, and then want to seal on top of the etched joints.

I already have some seam sealer (U-POL red strip). Is this any good, or should I change it? Also, is is recommended to use seam sealer in tube or brush on form?

[mighty mini jack]

I was wondering if Pinkgrip would work. Because im a cheapskate, i'll try it tomorrow and see it i can paint over it.

Features:
- for internal use
- overpaintable when cured
- food safe
- gap filling
- quick drying / curing
- solvent based

Sorted

[Mr Joshua]

Dynatrol AV9.

[Retro_10s]

Hi, if you also mask up the edges of the seam that needs sealing with some thick masking tape,.. you can apply it nice and thick so that you get a good seal and can spread it smooth with your finger without getting any messy edges.

once removed (straight after you've applied the sealer and smoothed it down) you'll have a nice neat finish.

Make sure it's completely cured before shooting the primer over it or the edges will lift.

[kirk]

tiger seal in a tube
easy to apply and over paintable
best i have found

[minitomo]

me second on that tiger seal is the stuff you need. its about £9 a tube. i work for london transport and half the busses are stuck together with that.

[Retro_10s]

me second on that tiger seal is the stuff you need. its about £9 a tube. i work for london transport and half the busses are stuck together with that.

you can tell when you're in them

[mk=john]

me second on that tiger seal is the stuff you need. its about £9 a tube. i work for london transport and half the busses are stuck together with that.

you can tell when you're in them

Tiger seal it is then..also from a tube i think it will go on much neater

[Retro_10s]

yes the tubes are much easier to use and give a nice clean bead - thought you have to push bloody hard to get it out,..

all the best

[mk=john]

tiger seal in a tube
easy to apply and over paintable
best i have found

Hi. I have just received my Tiger seal in the post, and I notice that they are sealed in a metal tube. Can i use this in an adhesive gun (same one you use for bathroom sealants etc). i know it sounds like a silly question, but i notice the end of the tiger tubes are just flat metal, and i cannot see any plunger. Is this some kind of seal on the end that needs to be broken??

Cheers

Edited by mk=john, 30 July 2009 - 07:40 PM.

[kirk]

yes mate break the tin foil end open and peel off
then it will fit and use adhesive gun
then smooth it out with your finger
makes a nice job and is strong

Edited by kirk, 30 July 2009 - 07:50 PM.

[mk=john]

yes mate break the tin foil end open and peel off
then it will fit and use adhesive gun
then smooth it out with your finger
makes a nice job and is strong

Hi Kirk
I mean on the bottom end, it looks like its just covered over. Also, when i shake it, it seems to have sand in there!

[kirk]

yes pearce that and rip it off mate
do it now you will see the plunger in the end then once removed

Edited by kirk, 30 July 2009 - 08:05 PM.

[jack_marshall]

Tiger seal.

[mountainmole]

Probably a stupid question.

zinc prime then seam seal?