What Seam Sealer Should I Use On My Drip Rails Of My Old Car Or Truck?

[@diyautoschool]

When your rails start to drip, seal them up RIGHT! Now check out the merchandise shelf above this comment and get some shirts to help SUPPORT My Friend Pete and DIY AUTO SCHOOL! Thanks for the SUPPORT...

[@geneva760]

Have a nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@bobgwinn5091]

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[@josephsperrazza3082]

Use a little Windex on your finger or tooling knife .

[@mandylad]

hello pete..any word on your new spray booth?is it finished yet?love to see how its coming on and how you made and designed it??

[@samrichmond9709]

Pete man love the videos. I knew some already but pick up something new with each video👍

[@kennoland5319]

last drip rails l seamsealed I used a plastic drink straw instead of my finger. gave me that nice round shape plus they come in different sizes for different size drip rails.

[@diyautoschool]

Ill have to check that out... Thanks for the suggestions Ken!

[@williamcharles9480]

The great info just keeps on a comin'. Minnie, you do a real good job with the video, I appreciate what you and Pete do for the little guy that doesn't have much to work with. One of the best channels on KZbin. I'd do more but this heat and humidity is killing me!

[@denniscanales2804]

I love Minnie. She is awesome and supportive.

[@aicsusa]

Thanks again Pete and Minnie! Great reminder! Take care and God bless you all!

[@diyautoschool]

Happy New Years!

[@NoHandleNameScrewTube]

So that’s how I fix my 66 rustang drip rails. You rock!! Looks really good.

[@jeffwoods9666]

Heck yes !! Excellent video Pete! That’s the one thing that makes or breaks a paint job. Shitty seam sealer job screws the entire job up. I’m the 2 part seam seal guy now cause I have had the old school seam sealer get a bubble in it when it cures in a day

[@seanbrooks9308]

Hi Pete, I came by your shop last Friday about 4-ish (1-3-20) to shake your hand, make a friend, before you completely move to Utah. And to also thank you for so many things I have learned from you. Since you were closed, will try again. You'll know me by the Blue '72 Monte Carlo I drive.

[@mikespitzig3025]

Thanks for the video, doing my brother’s 67 Camaro. Seam sealer all cracked, cleaned it out and wondered how to do it, THANKS

[@markolddiver6870]

Thanks my friend Pete.......

[@MrMajumbo]

Your the Man! Your videos are helping me restore my 70 Chevelle SS to it's former glory. Body work is tough a ton of work. Thanks for the tips!!

[@joesixpack7551]

I've found that if you pull the tape when it is still wet, the edges will 'self level' a bit instead of being a sharp edge when you pull the tape - using 'Fast and Firm'

[@Sunevel]

I waited to pull the tape and it didn’t work well

[@joshuahutmacher2519]

This guy knows his shit, love these videos!

[@turkey0165]

Thanks Pete, now I can fix that leak on my bronco two drip rail front windshield pillar post area all the way back! It was hard to find the inside carpet leak! Cracked caulking drip rail! 👍

[@michaelbacile8439]

That looks fantastic, good job! I’m in a bit of a different situation. I have a 08 ford e350. My drip rails are letting water into the back cargo bay above the doors. I found a few cracks where the rail meets the roof. I haven’t tried anything yet because I didn’t know what material they used from the factory to seal the rail. So it’s basically a caulk? Theoretically I could grind and pick it out, sand blast the rail and use the product you have there to reseal it?

[@johnmartin5153]

That is beautiful, so always put the seam sealer on the bare metal ?

[@brianpooley6635]

another perfect explanation as well as perfect job. Thanks for all the useful help and encouragement.

[@Sunevel]

I waited a few hours to remove tape and it was a wreck. depending on the product, you might. We’d to pull it right away after applying. I have to major clean up and do it again 😫

[@VintRestGarage]

Would you recommend a soft tape edge on the roofline area or does that matter? I’ve used drip check before but always didn’t like the hard line. Thanks Pete for all the great info and tips.

[@dragonboypayne21]

did you POR15 the inside of the windshield seal areas? I did that. And can I do the same thing to the inside of the drip rail? For the hard to reach areas?

[@notspcl9304]

Can you apply dtm epoxy primer before the seam sealer?

[@vincentsanders3312]

You are absolutely the BEST

[@Romanrootergarage]

Looks great !

[@jimr898]

interesting video pete.my 78 nova..the seam is actually up and underneath the rail.where water will not lay..also.once I am done priming and all.I use a primer sealer.stuff is amazing and what is recommended...I take the recomended has a lot to do with our weathers up here.I have seen 2 cars that was painted.and no sealer primer used and a nice paint job went to hell.that or there was other issues that might have happened.but I can say.got lucky to not have to worry about my drip rail..

[@oacumulador]

Thats ROBERLO brand. Thats a good brand! They make a lot of good stuff and the price is fair. Go for it.

[@stowers157]

Thanks Pete! I'm a DIY guy, but damn I have a lot to learn.

[@pammcreynolds]

Thank you for this video. I have a 1992 Roadtrek with one of these gutters. I'm going to clean it out as it's all grey inside and dirty, then I'll do the seam seal. Do you have any suggestions for cleaning it to prep for seam sealing?

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

Thanks Pete!!

[@marklottero5345]

Thanks for the video, really nice job!

[@brucecovell5909]

have issues with my van E-250 gutter rail seam sealer that I need to redo. Can I epoxy prime the prepped rails with epoxy primer and then apply the gutter sealer, than expoxy prime the margins of the sealant, followed by prime and paint....

[@cocopublicnews6766]

My friend Pete did you know frog shafer and booths in west texas?

[@duncanrose3891]

Great vid Pete. Like the new segment 'Minnie's Tips...' Top Job !

[@jeffreysteinbach282]

Single part seam sealer on an exterior application? Maybe you should be lurnin instead of teechin

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Some state it's easier to pull of the tape when the sealer isn't hardened out. That way you won't ripp or pull it out. Do you have feedback on that?

[@cocopublicnews6766]

Who's in charge of the words of wisdom at the end I like that one

[@chriscantrell9417]

I always add just a little wax and grease remover after I apply the seam sealer makes it lay out really smooth

[@geneva760]

HA - I am one day waiting for Minnie to kick Pete's arse for talking to her in his somewhat 'harsh' way he does sometimes. Treat her well Pete. Have a nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@snoopy5736]

Thanks for the lessons Professor Pete

[@spussego]

there was a gap in the seam sealer on the rights rear edge.... hopefully that got filled in...

[@ronbusa3735]

Always quality work pete

[@chrisanderson2047]

Looks good, is it ok to prime over the seam sealer? Iv read most say don’t primer on top, car should be ready to spray then seam seal and paint

[@YourTioTravels]

Great video Pete I have an old impala with massive drip rails and I will be painting the roof soon. I never even thought of sealing the rails. So thank you. I seen this video just in time...How do you're do your paint prep in and around the seal when you are ready for paint?

[@chaos1291975]

that looks great pete

[@officialWWM]

I love this channel. I laugh as I learn 😂

[@johnnytoronado1037]

Hey Pete I got question,do you think putting bondo on the c pillar and inside windshield channel is good idea? It came only primed and painted from factory ,my body shop is spending countless hours on petching up the channels for the windshield I don't know what the f*** is going on...?

[@joeclarke9782]

Beautiful job.

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you. Great suggestion.

[@cmontespaints3780]

Good job Pete

[@marvin5620]

Looks like you missed the last inch of seam on the bottom of the passenger side(13:20 mark). Will that cause any problem?

[@brianl2655]

Good stuff! I need to do this to my truck soon

[@jamesholbert8743]

Came across your channel and started watching, I have a 71 C10 that I need to reseal the drip rails this video helped. And I see you are in the Denton country area as well.. I live in Lewisville. I would love to drop by your shops one day and check it out.

[@MegaProstreet1]

great job pete

[@jperry1444]

Pete, do you have a video on removing drip rail stainless trim without destroying it?

[@bradwhite5352]

The right tool with the right angle

[@MrWisdom79]

With your teeth

[@sixtyfiveford]

Nicely done!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Good info and heads up about the trim.

[@terrywelker]

Another great video. Pete I bought a 2015 silverado and it's black. I was wondering if you could tell me how to get rid of the swirl marks from the previous owner washing and waxing it... Thanks

[@seanbrooks9308]

I use Mequires swirl Remover, which can be picked up at Harbor Freight, and/or OReilleys. Use a sponge buffing pad for it. Atleast I do.

[@jakeclauson9863]

3m bare metal seam sealer. It cures flat as glass and is easy to apply as long as applicator is coated with spirit wipe or lacquer. Doesnt expand or contract when curing either, nor when painted

[@robertkinney1480]

If you watched the video he says that

[@tertessa]

I will do it your way on my truck... thanks guys 👍

[@Emperorprime]

would you do this to the driprails on a bug?

[@raymondmoore5113]

Do you have to do anything special after its sealed for paint besides primer?

[@justme5625]

You just saved my ass today. THANK YOU!!!!

[@Limeayy]

13:21, is it supposed to be like that?

[@Trendyrapslut]

yes, that's where the rail ends

[@Limeayy]

@@Trendyrapslut ooh. Just looked like the rail had a gap where it should of had seam sealer.

[@steve-ux7jg]

Sure looked like he was short to me .

[@scott729]

@@steve-ux7jg It was

[@DirtyRaRa23]

ARE YOU GUYS STILL IN UTAH OR DID YOU LEAVE THE STATE? I THOUGHT i HEARD YOU SAY YO HAD A SHOP IN ANOTHER STATE? WHERE DID YOU MOVE TO?

[@fishhuntadventure]

Hi, Pete. Thanks for the video Have you ever tried other polyurethane caulking as a seam sealer for auto body? I’ve used the normal auto body quart-can stuff in the past, mostly cuz it’s in stock at Napa, but I tried the caulking on my own ‘89 jeep last year and it seems good here in Vermont. Oh, and thanks for all your assistance on the ‘coupon repairs’ you did for me LOL Anyways the stuff has worked well for me but hadn’t tried it on a car or truck until then. I didn’t know if you tried and had good or bad opinions of it. It seems to be durable but you mentioned dry time (the stuff I used takes a day or two) and that your product seemed thick (what I used is thick). (BTW loctite ‘door and window’ is my choice as it’s stood up for me in multiple other applications over the years, including boats.)

[@KevinRegan-g7d]

I am judging by this video that it is okay to do seam sealer to bare metal and then prime and paint over the seam sealer?

[@cliffbernsen438]

So about 3 hours to pull the tape? Wait till it's hard? I just did one side of my truck and It was either too late (half an hour) or too soon.

[@ramnave2818]

Do you use seam sealer on VW beetle drip rails?

[@levistrnad2965]

man i wish i did the tape to line the rail. i now have body sealer smeared all over and cant clean it off 😂. hopefully it sands down

[@timcounts7355]

Sorry Pete I've been trying to get out there and work on the old 68 Camaro

[@williamgrayson4181]

3M dripchak flows nice in a drip rails

[@AN-kg4ei]

great video and well explained - Thanks! Silly q - would this same seam sealer be used on the inside bottom edge of a folded door skin? Thanks again - love this channel Pete! I used to think SEM and PPG were the only options - you've opened my eyes.

[@jesserodriquez4829]

Is the same sealers used for the floor pans?

[@Cstoreri]

jesse rodriquez yes

[@snakeoil24snake3]

I still look forward to watching you in action. You have a great skill as a teacher. i never forget anything i learn from you! Snakeoil24

[@kennethwilliams691]

Where u located brother?

[@KushMcGee]

Good vid my friend pete

[@trevor9972]

NICE

[@frankclarkjr6369]

Form a Bondo spreader, works very well.

[@matthewjeschke]

is seam sealer direct to metal? does metal need sealer / paint underneath to protect from rust at all should sealer crack or shrink?

[@thebigpicture2032]

Depends on the product. The one I use is direct to metal, doesn’t shrink and then paint over top.

[@stevessaws3612]

@@fredgarvin9262 hahahahaha

[@paintgods]

Great videos been in the business for 12 years and enjoy your videos to kinda go back to the basics every once in awhile. Did have a question been wanting to do some old cars but how does one keep a constant paycheck being that it takes about year to finish one

[@diyautoschool]

Feast or Fammon! It's a tough job and alot of work for the little pay you get out of this.. Stick with collisions, you'll make more money!

[@corygene6477]

Question. Looks like you have primer down. Is that necessary? My car (55 Mercury Monterey) is completely down to bare metal. Should it be coated first? Also what is your name? I'd like to follow you on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks

[@vickikgibson9470]

Hahaha. Get all props together. Hmm. I use that line in drama too!! Nothing like doing a scene and no prop!!lol. No worries. Nice break.;)

[@dragonboypayne21]

Was that a rust hole in at the bottom of the drip rail or was it my eyes playing tricks?!

[@jimclarke1108]

Seams i learnt something new again))

[@jameschuke4104]

Pete why didn't you finish painting the car and then put seam sealer on then paint seam sealer last that way you have protection under it as much as possible! Now i see rust coming under it!!

[@rafatrill]

Where yall moving to what area?

[@toryneald234]

Thanks for the tip...and by the way...your aunt is dead on with the comment.

[@dogbuggy32]

Thanks mfp I was wondering about that situation

[@johnpassmore8176]

My friend Pete!!! How valuable is Mini ? My opinion. She is very very ( did I say very twice MY FRIEND Pete!!!!!) Yes I did. Give her a hug for me. But to let you know MY FRIEND Pete. You are too. So shake my hand and make a friend !!!! My advice to you is if your gonna make a plug for someone is to get the phone number right. Good thing you showed it. But anyways I wish only the best for you and your family. You teach and will keep teaching me how to do things right .love ya and hope you transition to Mohan successfully.

[@frankammirati3385]

You forget to tell us exactly what product this is from Roberto , is couldn’t see the part number on the front of it .

[@mrbruno6569]

Another👍🎥

[@geerbangr]

972 clown guy Pete. Can we get a part number off that tube of seam sealer? Thanks for the videos that’s helping some of us jump off the clip and paint our on shit.

[@diyautoschool]

Check in the Video Description for the Website of the Roberlo Products.. Thanks for watching.

[@hansolo4946]

I grind mine out with tooth pick and fill it with resin of fiberglass.

[@hansolo4946]

But now I gotta go back n do it like this. Grumble grumble!!

[@verndahnke9864]

I only liked to use SEM products for that ...Had shrinking and cracking issues with other so called quality products. I would press out the bubbles and follow up with a little thinner on my finger. let the stuff dry then lightly scuff it before painting. If you use the wrong crap and it cracks what a mess from hell, cause you have to dig that crap out and refinish usually the roof and both quarter panels...I never cheap out on seam sealers...EVER@!........EVER...because your labor is the most expensive thing materials aren't.

[@tomwhite9034]

Very smooth you make it look easy lol. Question and I hope it doesn't sound stupid, but can you seal it with primer instead of seam sealer or would that not work as well. P.s. your both cool pete and minnie

[@dngendron]

You missed a spot

[@wtfallusernamestook]

Wait your moving again?

[@davewalker8953]

That 3M tape has been doing that at our shop also..3M getting bad.

[@scott729]

Hmm

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👍👍📌

[@morlandbroussard]

👌👌👌

[@diyautoschool]

GOSH Morland -- This was back in August... TIMES FLYS BUDDY!...

[@morlandbroussard]

It does nearing the end now. For sure worth the wait.