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Post by mongoose on Jan 7, 2012 8:58:25 GMT -5
Do I need to be putting some sort of sealer (like putty) over the studs of the side trim, tail panel, etc when I'm putting things back together?
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Post by familyrides1965 on Jan 7, 2012 9:25:19 GMT -5
Side trim and the like came with little hard thick gasket like seals about the size of a nickle/dime give or take that went over the studs and rested on the base. When installed, and the nuts tight it sealed water from leaking around the studs from the outside in. Also, provided a cushion. So yes, if you want a good seal, and you don't want the trim rubbing on the side of the car, I would finds something to use.
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Post by mongoose on Jan 7, 2012 10:16:01 GMT -5
So these "washers" went on to the studs first, so that they sandwiched between the trim and the painted surface of the car?
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Post by BR[] on Jan 7, 2012 10:53:53 GMT -5
Go to an automotive paint shop and pick up a pack of 3M strip calking. Theres enough to do 50 cars. All you do is tear off as much as you want, shape it around the stud, on all of the pot metal trim, tighten the nuts and you're done. It will force into the hole and keep the water out and doesn't have to be too complicated. It stays pliable and lasts forever in the box. It works great for the tail light buckets too or anywhere metal comes in contact with the paint.   |
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Post by bubbasz1 on Jan 7, 2012 11:59:59 GMT -5
Go to an automotive paint shop and pick up a pack of 3M strip calking. Theres enough to do 50 cars. All you do is tear off as much as you want, shape it around the stud, on all of the pot metal trim, tighten the nuts and you're done. It will force into the hole and keep the water out and doesn't have to be too complicated. It stays pliable and lasts forever in the box. It works great for the tail light buckets too or anywhere metal comes in contact with the paint. Bro's right on the button for this, especially the part about lasting forever, I still have the first box I ever bought when I did my first 65, that was at least 32 years ago. Just won't go bad. |
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Post by oldsproject on Jan 7, 2012 12:05:04 GMT -5
Go to an automotive paint shop and pick up a pack of 3M strip calking. Theres enough to do 50 cars. All you do is tear off as much as you want, shape it around the stud, on all of the pot metal trim, tighten the nuts and you're done. It will force into the hole and keep the water out and doesn't have to be too complicated. It stays pliable and lasts forever in the box. It works great for the tail light buckets too or anywhere metal comes in contact with the paint. Bro's right on the button for this, especially the part about lasting forever, I still have the first box I ever bought when I did my first 65, that was at least 32 years ago. Just won't go bad. Crap, send some to Oregon Man!! Im gonna need it soon  |
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Post by mongoose on Jan 7, 2012 14:38:47 GMT -5
Squish it on from the back side between the nut and the body panel, or between the trim piece and the painted side of the panel?
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Post by BR[] on Jan 7, 2012 16:52:40 GMT -5
Put enough on the trim piece and and when you tighten it, it will SQUISH though to the nut side making a perfect seal. I thought I already said that.................
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Post by mongoose on Jan 7, 2012 18:04:28 GMT -5
Hey Grumpy... you didn't say whether I should "shape it around the stud" before, or after, the trim was slid into place. Appreciate the help as always guys!  |
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