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Model Technical and Interest => Flavia => Topic started by: colinw on 18 June, 2019, 12:04:26 PM



Title: Sealant for Window Rubber
Post by: colinw on 18 June, 2019, 12:04:26 PM
I am busy (still) fitting new rubber seals to the quarter light on my Coupe. The old seals are bedded on a bitumen/rubber type sealant which is still flexible after all these years with no signs of hardness which makes it easy to remove. Question is: what to use in its place.
My local garage suggested Tiger Seal or a PU sealant. I have no experience of these products but feel they might go “hard” like silicon which will not give me the ply ability  and if needed, the ease of replacing the seals in the future.
Any experiences from other members of materials they have used or what to use in this instance would be most welcome.
Thank you


Title: Re: Sealant for Window Rubber
Post by: lancialulu on 18 June, 2019, 08:29:22 PM
Tiger seal is not right as it will set. Any automotive bodyshop/paint supplier will sell window sealer.


Title: Re: Sealant for Window Rubber
Post by: Richard Fridd on 19 June, 2019, 07:18:29 AM
RTV ?


Title: Re: Sealant for Window Rubber
Post by: colinw on 19 June, 2019, 07:42:13 AM
Many thanks for the replies and confirmation re Tiger Seal. Thanks too for typical suppliers.
Searching the web I see that 3M make a Windscreen Sealant which does not set, part number 08509.
 


Title: Re: Sealant for Window Rubber
Post by: DavidLaver on 20 June, 2019, 09:47:41 AM
A couple of suppliers and two descriptions:

https://www.spraygunsdirect.co.uk/preparation/sealers-panel-guards/3m-windscreen-black-sealer-310ml.html#sthash.dQ5w5AxA.74ew7sbl.dpbs

3M Windscreen Bonding Sealer (08509)
Non hardening or shrinking sealer for installation of rubber gasket windscreens.
Excellent water and weather resistance.
Remains flexible and can also be applied in wet weather.
Easy clean up with dry cloth.



https://www.jawel.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2118

Apply in wet or dry conditions
Use a sealer with excellent water and weather resistance
Choose a sealer that’s permanently flexible
Can be applied in wet conditions.
Minimum shrinkage
Get a highly water and weather resistant windscreen sealer, 3M™ Windscreen Sealer for rubber gasket window installation. Seal between glass, windscreen and rubber gaskets and car bodies, in all conditions – wet or dry. Our sealer remains soft and flexible. It’s easy to pop out, and adheres well to metal, rubber and glass.

Use a high performing sealer for rubber gasket windscreen installation, 3M™ Windscreen Sealer. Our sealer can be applied in wet or dry conditions. It seals to painted surfaces, rubber and glass, remaining permanently soft and flexible. Highly water and weather resistant, our sealer also offers fast clean up for more efficient operations.


Title: Re: Sealant for Window Rubber
Post by: DavidLaver on 20 June, 2019, 09:48:49 AM

Trying to reconcile "It’s easy to pop out, and adheres well to metal, rubber and glass."


Title: Re: Sealant for Window Rubber
Post by: lancialulu on 20 June, 2019, 10:51:58 AM
RTV ?
no, that sets....