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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 73 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 73 | What should I use to provide a good seal between the cab, toe board and floor board? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Do a search for "Seam Sealer" there are several types. Some are self healing (waxy when cured) and others set up more like butyl caulk.
Depends on your application.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | CASO knows better than I do, but I think the Factory Assembly Manuals shows "non-hardening" seam sealer (which is available in a calk-gun tube); and, I think this is best applied over epoxy-primed metal - then seal/prime and paint. CASO, would you use the "All-Around" product on the inside joints and the "Fast and Firm" product in the exterior joint, between the upper-cab and lower-cab? Thanks, | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Tim I don't "know' for squat... I'm just opinionated!
Assuming clean metal is what I'm starting with 3 coats epoxy primer underneath and 2 or 3 inside for sealing the metal. then I'd go for the 3M 8656 on the page you linked. It say's its designed for the seams I believe OP is talking about. If it is between pieces being bolted/screwed together maybe the 8578. I made some gaskets for the headlight bucket/grill/fender seam out of a left over chunk of window setting tape the other day. I was pleased with how it worked into the seam with a plastic edger, trimmed off nice. I imagine the 8578 is like that. Great for sandwiching not for filling a gap. I think the All Around 8500 would be good if your sealing the joints up for paint. Just as long as there's NO SILICONE...
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