

| Subject: | Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good... Amended with n... |
| From: | Raceingcajun |
| Date: | Fri, 6 Jan 2006 23:10:49 -0600 |
See any good paint and body shop supply store for ......... 3M body & seam sealer! Factories use it to seal around rain gutters etc, completely paintable. About $15.00 a can. Howard > They have silicone which lasts for over 20 years ( I saw something from GE > that said it lasted 45years!) that can be painted and remains flexible. I > thought maybe since my van is silver I could silver Silicone to seal in the > seam after the POR15. I know it�s a weird and wacky idea. > > trust me.. you cannot paint automotive finishes over silicone.. BTDT it aint gonna work. use seam sealer. and remember - the rust/water comes from BEHIND the seam. so making the outside pretty without taking care of the root of the problem is a waste of time..
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