Where to apply body seam sealer?

[66 BLAKE 96]

Along with the body work to paint the car, I've been restoring the inner fender area while I have the fenders off. I've scraped, chisled, and chipped away all undercoating and seam sealer, sanded the panels, and applied POR-15. Now I'm ready to apply new seam sealer, and I don't remember exactly where it all goes. If memory serves, it was applied mostly to areas with where panels joining at 90° angles, especially around the fender-door hinge area that forms the outside of the cowl. Its kind of a convoluted, much ignored part of the car, and I don't know any terms for these areas.

While we're at it, what is the purpose of seam sealer? Everything appears to be welded tight, so I'm not too sure what it is sealing, exactly.

 

[hungrymonkey]

Its supposed to go over the spot welded seams. at least thats where I put it. is the interior seam sealer the same as exterior?

oh, and apply it in a well ventalated area. It will make you puke if you dont

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

Hey monkey! Good to see ya around!

I haven't played with it yet, but it sounds like its pretty noxious, huh?

 

[65fsbkhipo]

Seam seal all joints where panels are welded together. Never can have too much.

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

Seam seal all joints where panels are welded together. Never can have too much.

Will do.

I assume that is to prevent leaks and protect the welds?

 

[65fsbkhipo]

Roger that.

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

Roger that.

Thank you sir!

 

[hungrymonkey]

Hey monkey! Good to see ya around!

I haven't played with it yet, but it sounds like its pretty noxious, huh?

yeah, I've been pretty busy lately.

just wait until you do the interior its worse than drinking a case of beer.

 

[HistoricMustang]

Unless you are doing a show quality restoration use it everywhere there is a joint. It keeps moisture out which causes rust.

Believe it or not, my ride has no seam sealer, but, it is a competition car and I wanted to save as much weight as possible.

When I take it on the highway, it is not raining.

Good Luck,

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com