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Subject:Re: seam sealer
From:Mike S
Date:Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:36:12 -0500

On 11/21/2012 10:34 AM, ed donnen wrote:
> With all this seam rust conversation, what exactly is seam sealer?
> Exactly??  Why can't I use a marine grade silicone sealer, or any kind of
> non-water based sealant from a tube and have the same effect?
> ed- 91 DoKa- with seam rust, or so it seems

Silicone RTV normally doesn't accept paint well. You can get a cartridge
of seam sealer specifically made for autobody use for <$20 (3M Ultrapro
8300 urethane or All-Around 8300), so why are you thinking about fooling
around with something meant for another purpose?