Best rubber spray on coating or ?

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Had a leak on BigBird , I've narrowed it down to a leak in the cowl, it was originally done with some kind of seam sealer, it is where several metal parts and a fresh air duct meet , the seam sealer has lifted and water is now gotten under it, I have removed all of it & was thinking of the best way to seal it, it is in a rather awkward place & surface prep is some what of a problem, thought about silicone & just smearing it on, but never had allot of luck with that on metal etc,
then thought about some kind of rubberized spray like rocker guard or rubberized coating, figured it would stick better, and would be able to build it up in the area that needs to be done, might as well do both sides since I've got the cowl off, anyone got any suggestions for repair, looking for something that will stick like shit to a blanket be super water proof and flexible but not have a sticky or tacky finish when it dries, also want to spray under the carpet on the floors, where the water was, small spot of surface rust, just want to protect it, really happy I caught it in time, I have pulled out all the brown bread and it is almost perfect underneath, so figured I'd spray it also, looking for some brown bread etc, but will or can use alum insulating foil stuff if all else fails, whatcha all think ?
Thanks , G>

[KIDAGIN]

My son sealed a very leaky aluminium boat with aircraft sealer 12 years later still going strong.
He works building wings for the airline industry.
I can talk to him and see if he has any more.
How big is the area you need to fill.

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It's not that big, but I want to do both sides and need it to be able to built it up, the crap I removed was 1/4" in places, like a thick caulking, as I mentioned it is some kind of rubberized spray on stuff and looks like it flowed a little before it sets up and hardened ! just looking for something that's not going to let go, I am pretty sure that the rubberized rocker guard, gravel guard, or truck bed liner spray will work ? probably need I'd say a large spray can ? was just wondering if there was something a little better out there, with out costing me an arm and leg, as mentioned spray would be preferable, even if I have to do multi coats !

[Intmdtr]

what about truck bed liner? little bit thicker then rocker guard and you can get it in various colors.....

[hsousa88]

I used gluvit on my old leaky boat, tough as nails and cures extremely hard. Would only recommend it if you plan to never remove it.

http://www.marinetex.com/gluvit.html

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[55 HD]

Lizzard Skin, go get it from Jason @ Trim Tech in Oshawa

[ZR]

OR (proper prep is a must)

http://www.amazon.ca/3M-08693-Urethane-Windshield-Cartridge/dp/B000RW1XCK


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71rpHDwopvL._SL1500_.jpg

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There is absolutely no way to clean properly, this was done when car was put together, goes in behind and down I need to be able to fill the area, with something, and if I use super stuff, the front fender will never come off, with out a sawzall ! gotta be something out there that works well, not like it see a pile of weather (rain) and yesterday monsoon was an exception to the rule, we went thru torrential rain for 7 + hours.

[KIDAGIN]

Sounds like you need a spray for sure.
There is several out there
A search on rubber sealer spray gives this.

https://www.google.ca/search?sourceid=chrome-psyapi2&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8&q=rubber%20sealer%20spray&oq=rubber%20sealer%20spray&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.7835j0j7

[redo75]

Check out a tube of Polyurethane Caulking, availble in black or white. Gets firm, but pilable doesn't get hard. I use it 90% of the time over "todays" silicone junk.

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Thanks everyone, upon very close inspection it appears that the windshield is the culprit, I've removed all the crap they had used over the years etc to try and seal it, honestly they had 5 lbs of different kinds of stuff around it, all in the wrong place, the windshield is in a gasket & they shrink over time, without any sealant they leak, I've gotten a new rubber gasket & now waiting for a auto glass co to re & re it, mobile service won't touch an antique car, allot of shops stay away from them also, I've got an appt with Speedy auto glass in Oshawa next Thurs, not too Speedy in my opinion but it is owned by my neighbors brother and he has been in the glass business for 40 + years ! no guarantee or warranty etc, etc, I'll be honest , I'm a little apprehensive at the moment , 50 year old glass in mint condition, & very few will even touch it, OH the joys of owning an ole car ! LOL

[ZR]

Glen, windshield install on your car is straight forward, make that very straight forward. Don't let them convince you they are reinventing the wheel, most newer glass guys just aren't familiar with a gasket style windshield is all.
If your stuck or feeling uneasy, can hook you up with the guy that cut and installed all the glass for Craig's Postal truck. As you know, it came out perfect.

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I'm at odd ends at the moment, It looks easy and the windshield is loose ,I actually have it taped into place at the moment to drive it ! just anyone I called doesn't want anything to do with it, Liability issue ! & I have no idea why, but these guys are swamped in work, I honestly didn't know the glass business was so lucrative ?

[ZR]

Old glass, no one can guarantee it won't break during installation (removal is easy, cut the rubber n lift it out), yes even if done correctly. Chances however are slim.

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Yea it's a crap shoot, he says he done them, so I have to put my faith somewhere, says it not getting it out, it is putting the new seal on before install , it has to be stretched over the glass evenly ? as they are very tight ! guys on the Bird brain site say to heat the seal, makes it easier, he seems to know what he talking about.

[ZR]

Install on a hot day, lay the rubber out n let the sun do it's warm up thing.
Fingers crossed for ya brother.

[Stephen06GT]

Install on a hot day, lay the rubber out n let the sun do it's warm up thing.
Fingers crossed for ya brother.

This sounds like a great idea.

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Thanks Rick :highfive:

[55 HD]

Piece of cake Glenn. I have had many replaced and never had one F up yet. They just need to take their time and let the rubber slide into place. Lots of lube works well too. I had the 1955 F-100 replaced last year and thought it might give us some problems with the shape of it, but it too went well.

They will get it done, not to worry.

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:ty:

[ZR]

Piece of cake Glenn. I have had many replaced and never had one F up yet. They just need to take their time and let the rubber slide into place. Lots of lube works well too. I had the 1955 F-100 replaced last year and thought it might give us some problems with the shape of it, but it too went well.

They will get it done, not to worry.

Agree Larry. Lots of lube (funny how it works so well for so many "jobs". LOL) and a stiff rope + a steady pill, easy as pie.

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Does Vaseline or KY work the best in this cir"cum"stance ? LOL

Larry, what glass shop did you use ? Thanks, G>

[ZR]

Does Vaseline or KY work the best in this cir"cum"stance ? LOL

Larry, what glass shop did you use ? Thanks, G>


Hey, what happens in Pickering stays in Pickering, no judgement here. ;)

[55 HD]

Glenn,

I had a guy pull my rope as I made sure the was lots of lube. It was a shop up in Barrie area that came to Jody's when the truck was getting painted. I had the Mercury truck done on my driveway from a shop in Port Hope (that was all flat glass)

Akers auto glass in Bowmanville was one of the best around for working on classic cars. His back is a little messed up now so he wouldn't do the back window of my 69 Mustang Fast back (to hard and not much room he said to work in the back seat). I haven't been back to him since, and no need to anyway.

[CON VERT]

Thanks Larry.