I had the same thing happen on my '88.
For the amount of time it takes to clean and prep seam for new sealant
would suggest it's not much more time to do a little more work as already noted.

I found this type of oscillating type tool image:
http://images.meredith.com/wood/images/2011/06/l_Opener-203OscMultiTool.jpg
great for cleaning the seam. Knock-off variations can be found for not
much money.

I'm not overly familiar with tin top bus interiors but if you felt
like doing more work, if possible maybe it's not too much more work to
pull the interior panel and clean prep and treat seam from inside?

I went to my local body shop and had them mix up some paint. Even if
applied with a fine hair brush, the new paint can look "ok". A little
wet sanding will clean it up. As a still newb to body work, I found
that the hard part was feathering in the edges of new paint to
original paint. (well that and trying to find a match to "Slate Blue".
That did NOT happen.   ;)

Neil.

On 12/6/14, Andrew R. <a.richar@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've found a water/rain leak in a seam on my van.  Cracked OEM sealant
> letting in water but don't see any signs of rust. I just want to reseal the
> seam with minimal painting or rework.  Is this possible or should I be
> ready to grind, sand, seal, prime, AND paint?

--
Neil n

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