reb78 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I've got the seatbox out at the moment to weld up some bits on the sills. There's like a foam seal between the seatbox and the panels it attaches to. What sealing strip stuff do you/would you use when putting it back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I have always used non setting roof / gutter sealant to good effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I use this on various things: http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-121-putty.aspx A little messy, keeps water out very well, but I haven't taken anything apart with it on yet! Acetone cleans it up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 fleebay....Comes in handy for sealing all sorts of gaps. Draft excluder type foam... multiple thicknesseshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STICKY-BACKED-FOAM-SEALING-STRIP-5MTR-ROLL-X-VARIOUS-SIZES-/171973991459?var=&hash=item280a72dc23:m:mcfKZ6p0OcfLPiVyhLQyCBg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I use self adhesive foam as linked to above. I use it under the floor panels as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 the original strip is LR part MRC8626 comes 1.6metre rolls, so the ebay link strip ismuch better value for your £, as it's a 5metre roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks. I suppose that strip being neoprene means it doesnt hold water? The original is about an inch wide. Is 5mm thick too thick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I'd say yes you're probably better going for the 3mm but it's a little hit or miss as I've had some where the foam was quite firm then it doesn't compress so easily in which case over a large area you need to go thinner... I'd recommend getting two sizes maybe 2&4 or 3&5mm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks Mav. Will order some now. Hopefully it'll arrive before Thursday when I'll be bolting it all back together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 For some years I've used butyl glazing strip between panels. It's darned sticky and seals floor plates very well. It's very pliable if you want to use it like a putty instead of as a strip. It's available in various widths and thicknesses, but IIRC I chose 20mm wide x 3mm thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 ^^^^ I've used the butyl too. It works very well and self amalgamates too which is mostly useful but can be a pita too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I've used the 3mm neoprene with good effect on the battery box lids. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I used the same neoprene for the seatbox/floor panels and it's held up well. Make sure it's the closed cell variant so it won't hold water. For thinner gaps e.g. rear crossmember to the tub and the rest of bodywork to the chassis, butyl pond liner is cheap and easy to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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