roger murray-evans Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I'm at the stage where I need to think about sealing the seams on my TR2s restored shell.As the car has been sandblasted, painted, left unused over the last 25+ years and re-blasted by me, it's absolutely devoid of any original sealant whatsoever. Most of where it's needed it is pretty obvious, and out of sight where it doesn't matter cosmetically, but where abouts underbonnet and boot area do I need to concentrate?Floors? The inner wing joints to bulkhead looks as though they might benefit, esp as the quality of factory welding (arc) is pretty dire.Also the closing plates for brake/clutch cylinder and the blank, bulkhead to scuttle etc.I don't want to go too mad as I want the car to be as close to factory standard as poss, but perhaps with a bit more care. Recommended gunge for the job?I'm currently at the 1st coat of 2K primer stage over bare metal and would like to get the sealant done before continuing the paint processes. Thanks Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Harris Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 These photos may give you some idea of how I did it, seam seal every joint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Seam seal every seam no matter where inside and out, use a good brush on sealer with a small stiff brush so you can work it properly into the seams, then smooth over with a wet finger. With a good 2 pack primer and a proper flat down you wont see it once its painted.You need to be better than the factory at doing it then it will last. I use a Tetrosyl sealer https://www.tetrosylexpress.com/product/tcat2071-sealants/tetrosyl-bss001-seam-sealer-1kg-tetbss001/TETBSS001 Once you have been all round the first time, leave overnight and then go round again and just check for any shrinkage and touch in. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted July 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Many thanks Graham and Stuart! Exactly what I wanted to know and with perfect photos too. Excellent! Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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