seam sealer vs. body filler in sheetmetal beds

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seam sealer vs. body filler in sheetmetal beds
Slappy Mc Nasty avatar
Slappy Mc Nasty
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really close to start tearin up the ride for all the body work and some primer. just finished up weldin up the bed sheet metal and trailer tubs and have been told both have advantages & dis-advantages, how say you? please chime in
EKSESSIVdime avatar
EKSESSIVdime
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i second the question slappy, mines fully sheetetaled and tacked in but i havent finished it yet because of the same question thats been killing me, any input, opinions, or advice would be awesome thanx guys
Billz    Kustomz avatar
Billz Kustomz
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dont use evercoat it cracked out on my bed, try marglass http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/mar01160.html
EKSESSIVdime avatar
EKSESSIVdime
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is that like some sort of fiberglass??
sadisticiron avatar
sadisticiron
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3m fast and firm seam sealer if theres no flex. flows really well and you can feather edge with just laquar thinner.
AVTekk avatar
AVTekk
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I use Fusor brand seam sealer, its flexible, paintable, and sandable, so you can make it look just like filler but retain all the qualities of seam sealer so it doesnt crack.
EKSESSIVdime avatar
EKSESSIVdime
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sick, does that need the double tube gun that hooks up to air?? 
str8azztaco avatar
str8azztaco
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Youll get alot of opinions on this, but heres mine... 3m has a new 2-part bare metal seam sealer that is awesome, its the same workablitiy as the heavy bodied, but with metal etching properties. Body filler will work, but it needs to be thin, and the metal needs to be competely welded (not just tacked) and any pin holes between tacks will eventually allow moisture under the filler, thats a couple years down the road. Either way its alot of work, good luck.
AVTekk avatar
AVTekk
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No double tube gun, just a regular cauking gun.
EKSESSIVdime avatar
EKSESSIVdime
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Edited: 11/1/2009 11:41:10 PM by EKSESSIVdime

Edited: 11/1/2009 11:40:11 PM by EKSESSIVdimeEdited: 11/1/2009 11:36:28 PM by EKSESSIVdimethanx alot guys looks and sounds like i got alotta sanding and work ahead of me