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Old 03-28-2017, 11:16 PM   #1
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Recommendations for Seam Sealer

I am looking for recommendations for seam sealer for the roof. If you have used the type that come in a caulking tube, please let me know which brand and model number. How has it held up? How easy was it to apply?

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Old 03-29-2017, 06:11 AM   #2
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I use both solar seal and pl1, both are eurathane based sealants. it takes mineal spirits to clean up. ive used this stuff for 20 years . ive had it on my bus 2 years with no problems. comes in many colors.
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Old 03-29-2017, 06:27 AM   #3
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I'm planning on using Eternabond Webseal then painting over it. Haven't used it yet, but saw it mentioned in threads here.
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Old 03-29-2017, 09:12 AM   #4
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3M Seam Sealer is an OEM grade product and as good as it gets. Is paintable and will last the life of the vehicle. I ordered mine online here...

https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/

3M Urethane Seam Sealer, Black, 310 mL Cartridge - 08367
SKU: 3M-08367

NOTE...available in several colors
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Old 03-29-2017, 11:49 AM   #5
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3m seam sealer is an oem grade product and as good as it gets. Is paintable and will last the life of the vehicle. I ordered mine online here...

https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/

3m urethane seam sealer, black, 310 ml cartridge - 08367
sku: 3m-08367

note...available in several colors
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Old 03-29-2017, 01:27 PM   #6
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I highly recommend using Ames Maximum Stretch paint and their seam tape. Used it on my bus because I was also concerned that it could leak. This stuff is designed to flex and is made for metal roofs. It is a strange material but after going through a brutal snowy and wet winter it worked as expected. It also cools the bus down a lot in the summer. I have pictures in my album and more details in my build thread.

The paint and seam tape total was like 200 and I hit all of the seams on the roof, around the vents, and the edge seams as well.
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Old 03-29-2017, 01:43 PM   #7
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3M Seam Sealer is an OEM grade product and as good as it gets. Is paintable and will last the life of the vehicle. I ordered mine online here...

https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/

3M Urethane Seam Sealer, Black, 310 mL Cartridge - 08367
SKU: 3M-08367

NOTE...available in several colors
Good stuff!
3M makes good products, imo.
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Old 03-31-2017, 05:14 PM   #8
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I used 3M Dynatron 550 seam sealer to fill the seat/screw holes in my floors and to fill in the seams between floor panels so there is nowhere for moisture to hide.
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Old 04-02-2017, 05:46 PM   #9
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