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| hamtheman Member Since: 19 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 35   
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Hi all,
Couldn't find what I was looking for, mainly as I don't know exactly what I am looking for. I removed all the interior trim panels as I am adding some sound proofing - the I noticed a large thick rust spot on the main body panel between the two side facing seats. It is located just under the window where the window panel and wheel arch panel are joined.  Click image to enlarge I also noticed that it is bubbling on the outside, but that the seal that should run between the two panels is crooked and alot of water was pooling around it. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge So my question is, what seal / sealant should I buy to replace the old with, and is there anything I should bear in mind before doing this? http://mylandy90.blogspot.ie/ |
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17th Feb 2014 4:05pm |
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| redhandluke Member Since: 02 Jun 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 243  
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Hi Ham.
If you do a forum search for "Replacing rear capping" you'll get all of the info you need about this problem from some very knowledgeable members who've had this problem. 
Steve |
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17th Feb 2014 5:18pm |
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| hamtheman Member Since: 19 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 35
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Thanks Steve -
Just checked and looked at this thread, http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic22261....ar+capping Which is great, as I probably will have to do this shortly. Although I am looking for the correct seal I need for between the window body panel and wheel arch body panel Thanks again Steve, much appreciated! http://mylandy90.blogspot.ie/ |
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17th Feb 2014 5:34pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2248 
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Why not silicone, out of curiousity ?
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17th Feb 2014 8:32pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4786 
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tiger seal is much more adhesive than silicone and dries harder - silicone after a while peels off. 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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17th Feb 2014 8:34pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5732 
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As mentioned silicone is prone to pealing off, it also causes terrible reaction with paint should you need some done later, and tiger seal/sikaflex is actually easier to get a good finish on, and clean up around after the application.
It also has a mat finish, not shiny like silicone, so looks better. Andy |
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17th Feb 2014 8:39pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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Sikaflex 221 was perfect for mine
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17th Feb 2014 9:10pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Sikaflex or Innotec are good. Defenitely do not use silicone as it contains acetic acid which will attack the metal and increase corrosion.
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17th Feb 2014 9:35pm |
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| hamtheman Member Since: 19 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 35
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Great thanks Andy and everyone else,
Tiger Seal bought, it's not too expensive!! It's only the second time I heard about Tiger seal, and both were this week. Long story short - I was told about a guy recently rebuilding his 90 and had everything galvanised - the bulkhead he received was warped but he thought he could just push it into place. Turns out he had everything fitted, roof and all were Tiger sealed when he decided the warped bulkhead needed to be fixed. The mechanics had a serious job of removing the freshly sealed panels - a gas heater and a 10 tonne press were used... So based on that story alone it seems like a pretty solid product - and based on what's said online! Thanks again Andy - I'll let you know how I get on! http://mylandy90.blogspot.ie/ |
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17th Feb 2014 10:33pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5732
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Get some degreaser/cleaner hand wipes,
I use the big wipes http://www.plumbingsuppliesandfittings.co....13560.html They will help with the clean up after the sealing, and make sure all is dry before starting
Andy |
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17th Feb 2014 10:56pm |
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| gambit Member Since: 26 Mar 2011 Location: Sussex Posts: 79 |
This is just the thing I have been planning to do for a while. Am sure there is a bit of a leak from thisarea, certainly is fromthe seal between the windscreen and bulkhead
Are you planning to loosen the sides from the tub in order to get the sealant in? Haven't got as far as taking off the interior panels yet, so no idea how big a job this is... Be great to know how you get on, cheers Andrew |
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18th Feb 2014 9:25am |
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| hamtheman Member Since: 19 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 35
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Thanks again Andy - have them bought! Yeah - I think I'll have to clear the garage first before going anything, or hopefully we get a crazy dry day!  http://mylandy90.blogspot.ie/ |
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18th Feb 2014 11:23am |
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| hamtheman Member Since: 19 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 35
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Hi Andrew, Yeah looks like I'll need to loosen the sides from the tub - doesn't look too difficult as theres a few nuts to loosen. The tough part could be removing the original sealant. I'll definitely let you know how I get on - I'll be doing it the weekend after next so March 1st - and then report back here. I'll also be updating my blog with what happens!  http://mylandy90.blogspot.ie/ |
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18th Feb 2014 11:26am |
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| gambit Member Since: 26 Mar 2011 Location: Sussex Posts: 79 |
Hi
That will be brilliant. Look forward to the updates. Are you also going to do the seal between the windscreen and bulkhead? |
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18th Feb 2014 11:29am |
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