Topic: Seam Sealer

[Stangly]

Looking for some input on whether to replace all the sealer or just where it is bad and missing.  I was originally thinking to replace all of the sealer because it is loose in some areas.  My thinking now is to remove the bad areas and infill with new sealer then coat all of the seams with undercoating to ensure a water & dust proof finish.  I've included photos of various areas and condition of the sealer.

68 SJ car

Thanks,

[jwc66k]

Looking for some input on whether to replace all the sealer or just where it is bad and missing. 

That is the best way to go. The purpose of seam sealer is just that, to seal the seam from moisture and dirt. In visible areas, like the trunk, consider removal or at least cover any existing sealer that is not removed, just to be consistent.
Jim

[J_Speegle]

IN the interior only I would leave the original in place and if cracked or damaged overcoat and or repair with new. I would not expect the original product to get any worst considering how the car will be stored and cared for in the coming years

In other areas only seal what originally was sealed and unless you believe it might be hiding rust or other issues do the same since its often difficult to reproduce the finish and look with newer products

[Stangly]

Thanks guys for the advice, the floors look really good compared to my last car it didn't make sense to me to tear everything out.

[suskeenwiske]

Based on the Spare Tire Bracket, is this a '64-1/2 or early '65? I'm asking because the wiring to the trunk comes from the Passenger Side; I've only ever seen it on the Drivers Side.

Thanks

Ray

[J_Speegle]

Based on the Spare Tire Bracket, is this a '64-1/2 or early '65? I'm asking because the wiring to the trunk comes from the Passenger Side; I've only ever seen it on the Drivers Side.

Think the first post reports it to be a 68 SJ car

[suskeenwiske]

Oops...didn't see that.

Thanks

[1965 t5]

What is best seam sealer product to replicate the original shown in pictures?

[J_Speegle]

What is best seam sealer product to replicate the original shown in pictures?

Currently would guess its easiest  (not cheap) to use the Lord Fusor or Wurth products for these

[billsboss]

3m sprayable seam sealer in cartridge form is an exact duplicate of the factory sealer, but requires a pneumatic gun for application. When I used it about 15 ago it was only available in white, so I top coated it with 3m black undercoating in rattle can and it looks great.  Gun and sealer are not cheap
but results are excellent.