What Sealent Do You Recomend

[Steven (WE51STE)]

Hi,

Just a quick question  

The build has now started the ali panels lined up and drilling commenced.  

Before the riviting stage can anyone recomend a good sealent ?

TIA,

Steve

[steppenwolf]

I think the factory just use standard clear Silicone sealant as supplied by places like B & Q.

[DickieB]

You could use a special bonding adhesive which would add slightly to your structural rigidity......

[Pembroke Pat]

I used polyurethane adhesive which is essentially sealant mixed with superglue.  Available from Carbuilder solutions and probably lots of other people.

Carbuilder solutions - neil foreman auto

p.s. get plenty of marigolds before using the stuff as it is a nightmare to get off of skin/clothes etc.

[scruffythefirst]

I will use black death (wurth) when I get that far.   Its been covered before so a search should turn it up.

hth

Scruffy

[CedricTheBrave]

be careful with the clear silicone because it tends to promote rust when in contact with bare metal.

the best stuff to use is what they stick the windscreens in with, talk to your friendly autowindscreens man.

I used a black locktite silicone mastic stuff, sticks like sh*t to a blanket and goes off in contact with moisture.

[CateringVan]

Second that - dont use B&Q type sealers as they can cause corrosion.

Go to a motor factors such as Brown Brothers or Partco or anywhere who sells car paint to the trade and get some automotive silicon sealer. You should be able to get it in clear, white or black as you require

[Mike-SEiW]

Normal silicone sealants (that smell like vinegar) promote corrosion in aluminium. I don't understand why, but that's what I've been told.

The ones that can be painted over are usually ok as I have understood it, but get something proven, like from Carbuildersolutions as has been previously mentioned.

I would also get a dark color (preferably black) as it shows up less since it will squeeze out from behind the panelling in some places when you tighten it down.