Coastcard Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 As above, the non-setting black putty stuff that is found in gaps around doors and windows (in fact quite a lot of places!) on a Defender. Anyone know what it is and/or where to get it from? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 As above, the non-setting black putty stuff that is found in gaps around doors and windows (in fact quite a lot of places!) on a Defender.Anyone know what it is and/or where to get it from? Thanks. Its called "Seam Sealer" you can get it from Brown Brothers or other Bodyshop suppliers Often its in grey or black comes in a tube a la silicon tube so you can then use the applicator Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 I thought seam sealer was just for seams. This is the stuff in the big gaps (wot... on a Land Rover ), is like very sticky black putty and often has duct tape over it. Do they use the same stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Alistair, I think the stuff you are after is called 'dum dum'. I have seen it for sale in a factor near me, but I couldn't guarantee that everywhere will have it. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Mark's right it's called dum dum and you can order online from Frost, http://www.frost.co.uk/ I asked a similar question when doing my hardtop and Kev Baldwin posted answer. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Auto paint factors should keep it or get it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanks guys. Should keep the water out (some of it anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I think that the hard stuff that is often found under duct tape is called Tiger Seal, DumDum is the stuff that stays semi soft isn't it? . I might be wrong. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I've heard many good things about Tiger Seal, never used it. My choice would be Sikaflex - it's a marine sealant, and miketomcat donated me a tube or three for my 109. It's a bit on the spendy side if you have to buy it but IMHO it very good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 is it not polyurethane sealant stays flexible but over paintable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Us coastal loonies all seem to use marine stuff. I have used Marineflex (which is basically a poly sealant) as a seam sealer. It is great stuff for sticking and sealing (used to put plastic windows into boats) and I plan to also use it to re-bed my rear door window. Dries reasonably quickly and can be painted over. Handy tip is (as probably with many sealants) to bed whatever you are fixing in, then let the Marineflex dry, then tighten the fixings up. This way you get a great seal. Think I have some Sikaflex (it is the dogs do da's) hanging around so will have a look at it, but from memory I think it will remain a bit too sticky for the bits I am looking at doing. Would be great for bedding/sealing things like rear tub etc. though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Sikaflex is awsome, i'm using it on the D-Lander as its nto only sealing but sticks stuff together too which always helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redben101 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 in the marine trade sikaflex is used to glue yacht decks to their hulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Sikaflex doesn't remain sticky, it dries and is paintable. Stays flexible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 for windows 'glazing seal' LR part number 78159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Sikaflex is awsome wot e said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 sikaflex is amazing stuff. It comes in a few flavours, different compounds for different jobs. Product specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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