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[Haynes]

How should new wings be seam sealed? Is it basically all the way round topside and underneath?

[Ben_O]

I use a brushable seam sealer on the seams behind in the wheel arch and normal gun sealer on the outside.

 

It's a good idea to mask of the external seams prior then you can gun the sealer in, wipe to shape with a finger or cloth soaked in panel wipe and then peel the tape off

 

 

 

 

 

Ben

[sonikk4]

As per Bens post but i also fully seam seal underneath as well as including any of the edges on the flanges

[Haynes]

Should the bonnet lip edge also be done?

[sonikk4]

Should the bonnet lip edge also be done?

 

Yes as that is a water trap.

[Joshwaaa]

Hi Guys 

 

Sorry to jump in on this thread,

 

Do you seam seal

 

• before etch and primer 
• between etch and primer
• after etch and primer

Also any recommendations on which to use preferably not brush on.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Josh

[sonikk4]

I seam seal after Epoxy primer. I use Aviation sealant which has anti corrosion inhibitor as part of its mix.

[Ben_O]

Always have a primer on before applying the seam sealer.

 

It is also unnecessary to primer over the seam sealer.

 

I always make sure that the seam sealing is the last thing i do before applying colour so the car would be primed, flatted and then sealed.

[Joshwaaa]

Thank you both much appreciated !