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Sd1tr7
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Body/ pannel seams

Postby Sd1tr7 » 20 Feb 2019 19:45

Tr7 body pannel seam help
What’s the best idea to help with body seam problems ( paint cracks etc)
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Re: Body/ pannel seams

Postby Beans » 23 Feb 2019 23:20

1. On a standard car use proper seam sealant on all exposed seams before final painting (so over primer)
2. Use an anti chip coating for all areas exposed to direct contact with road debris.
3. Can't advise on products as the local supplier I use won't be available in the UK.
4. I always seal some of the visible seams with black sealant. No chance of cracking paint and looks much neater i.m.h.o.

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Re: Body/ pannel seams

Postby darrellw » 24 Feb 2019 01:12

Beans wrote:4. I always seal some of the visible seams with black sealant. No chance of cracking paint and looks much neater i.m.h.o.


Beans,

That is a really good idea. That seam between the front wing and headlight panel can be a problem area!
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Re: Body/ pannel seams

Postby Sd1tr7 » 05 Mar 2019 18:51

Nice one good idea
Might try it
Thank you
Steve

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