Cracked seam - rust?

big swifty · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject:

I've been dicking around with dental picks, seam sealer and touch-up paint for way too long!

Terry K = Vanagon info deity.

I, for one, am grateful for your continued input on this forum. Also, really do appreciate the constructive sarcasm. Some people need to grow thicker skin.
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Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

Sure do.

TK's Panel Wax / Body Schutz.
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oceanair · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:26 am Post subject: Re: Cracked seam - rust?

Is the wax TK talks about here clear like a regular wax?

I have no visible rust, but a few seams show minor small cracks. With great paint, I'd like to seal up with wax as mentioned here, but the Schutz I find online is for inside body panels.

Is there a different product -- this thread is 6 years old...
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Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

The body panel wax I have has an amber cast.
Same product as 6 years ago.

Some masking is suggested on either side of the seam.

It'll stop the rust from growing if you plan on driving in the winter.
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oceanair · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:47 pm Post subject: Re: Cracked seam - rust?

I was hoping for something I could use on my few small. short cracks in a couple of seams, something that would be clear or close to clear like a thicker wax to fill the cracks. My paint is great and I wouldn't mind doing it a couple of times per year. I find regular car wax doesn't fill the cracks. Amber would be much less then invisible.
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djkeev · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Cracked seam - rust?

Pick uo a tube of Clear seam sealer and cut the nozzle very small. Squeeze it into the seams and finger it off smooth.

Should last for many years until the rust on the back side comes bursting through. Shocked

Dave
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Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

If the van is white, I would agree.

What's nicer to look at; red rust, or some light amber panel wax that won't crawl?

Personal priorities I guess.

Never seen a clear seam sealer unless your talking about silicone seam sealer.

The rust on the seam will crawl under it.
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oceanair · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Cracked seam - rust?

TK - can you please post a link of the exact product you are referring to? So far, no noticeable rust and I'm looking to keep it that way, without a repaint soon!

Thanks--
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Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

Two links posted below ;

It should be in one if them.
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