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SilverPuma

Member Since: 27 Oct 2023
Location: Devon
Posts: 35

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Water Ingress / gap filler

Although potentially stopping a Defender suffering from water ingress is almost inconceivable I found a product that has massively helped in sorting out the “non interference fit” on many panels and seals recently.

I believe Landrover used Dum Dum putty to solve certain gaps and leak points and published a leaks manual? although that putty is no longer readily available or old stock which may not be in good shape. I bought some 3M BODY CAULKING 08568 recently, although not cheap, but what a great option (I have no links to 3M etc). Has good operational parameters for temperature and easy to use / really effective.

There may be other options but thought it worth mentioning as I’m sure I’m not the only one working through a thankfully shrinking list of leaks or rattles…………….. 2010 2.4 TDCI Puma Defender 90

31st Dec 2023 11:47am

andy63

Member Since: 30 Jun 2023
Location: north east
Posts: 497

Hi.. If you are looking for a strong permanent seam sealer then the body shops sell pu adhesive fillers for the job..there are many brands available and a wide price band I've found.. The technical specs may vary slightly but my experience using the stuff is that any pu adhesive does the job
It is flexible to a point but once sets can pretty well only be removed mechanically..

If you are looking for a softer flexible sealer that does not really set but gives a waterproof seal but allows separation, then they are usually butadiene based and also sold in tape form.. Which can give a neater job.. But personally I prefer the cartridges..

31st Dec 2023 12:27pm

steveww

Member Since: 05 Jan 2022
Location: Uppingham
Posts: 566

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green

I found this stuff does a good job of filling those gaps.

https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1979-body-caulking-10-strips

2nd Jan 2024 4:13pm

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