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Subject:Re: seam rust
From:Neil N
Date:Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:39:06 -0700

And if I may add, be sure that any treatments such as Fluid Film be
completely removed from the area behind or otherwise near the seam. It
may creep past the sealant and stain the exterior paint.  BTDT, no
don't ask!    ;)

ProForm makes a nice seam sealer. This may be the correct stuff:

http://www.proformproducts.com/en/products/sealers/urethane-sealers/urethane-sealer-adhesive/

It may not be that user friendly for the lesser experienced body
person. Of which I am one!

Neil.

On 9/13/14, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

> When you get your Rust Mort, pick-up a tube of seam sealer - it
> typically/usually comes in a tube similar to silicon or PL for use around
> the house - and goes in a caulking gun.  Caulk your seams (be sure not to
> cut the tip of the tube too wide) with a nice smooth bead - like when you
> run the silicon along the back edge of a countertop - do not smear it all
> over the place.

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Neil n

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