V8 Freak Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I've got a 90 XS with the roof the same colour as the truck... (Darned silly idea if you ask me.... White is so much easier to find a match...) The gutter seal is starting to crack and leak. Because of the colour and cost associated with digging out the seal, sealing and re-spraying the roof, I'm looking for repair options. Is there something that potentially could be poured into the gutter, that is clear (Or can add some paint potentially) that will self level, seep into the crack and then set, potentially not totally solid to allow some flex. I was thinking I could block the drainage holes at each end and then either drill through or un-plug if a solution is available to restore drainage if required. I remember that liquid plastic I used to play with as a kid and seal watch parts or leaves into clear plastic but this may be too rigid for the application required above. I have no issue with completely filling the gutter if it means a permanent solution. Thanks in advance for your ideas.... Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 There is exactly the stuff you speak of available for boats...I've had mixed results using it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I have tried this, cure is a bit of a misnomer, Capt Tolley might have made a slight improvement, but is no match for the tsunami experierenced when first applying the brakes after a wet night. It does wake you up though. I have wondered if, Ok do your best to stop it etc, but then what about some drain tubes down the A post and out, like some sunroofs have. If you are going to do the Capt Tolley experience, park level, and bung the drain holes with dumdum opr somethng, so it has a chance to seep in, as its quite liquid, I think there's so much body flex anything has a hard time staying flexible enough to stay sealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Black tigerseal and over paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I went for a sealant from B&Q that is supposed to remain flexible after setting. But then my roof is white and so as you say is easier to colour match. I think though that the part of the gutter that needs sealing (the join to the main roof sheets) is fairly well hidden from view so if the match wasn't 100% it wouldn't be the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 what about bung the gutter up each end, then pour some warm clear waxoyl in? that should flow into the gaps, set to form a seal, and be flexible, plus it won't affect the paint finish. have heard of it being done with disco's before, especially at the back of the roof where the 3 panels meet. have personally tried captain tolley, and it did run into the gaps, and also out of the bottom to leave some rather awkward to remove stains down the paintwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 + 1 With the Waxoyl. Try and do it on hot day when it's been standing in the sun for a few hours. Also make sure the gutters realy clean first. And don't spill it down the paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 V8Leak Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What about the stuff you pour on leaking flat roofs? It self levels and remains flexible. No doubt it is also messy and possibly not over paintable. Just thinking out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What about candle wax? Put some shavings in the gutter and then use a heat gun to melt so it flows into the crack and gaps? Not sure if that would stand up to 'summers' heat or not though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sure it's leaking in from outside and not condensation gathering inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I did wonder myself for a while John but it's definitely only happening after rain... There is a visible crack that will definitely accommodate water !! I may try some tape as a temp measure to see if it deflects the rain and proves my theory. At some point the headlining will be removed, sound deadening material applied to the metal surfaces and the headlining replaced... This should solve and potential condensation issues longer term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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