Seam sealers

Seam sealants for car body are applied to fill the gaps between the panels of doors, bonnet or luggage compartment. The products create a reliable protective coat, thanks to which the risk of moisture ingress inside the car is reduced. Application of the seam sealants helps to prevent corrosion of many vehicle parts, which means extending its operational life.

Types of seam sealants

Manufacturers offer the products based on:

• resin;
• polyurethane;
• silyl modified polymer.

The seam sealants are available in various packages:

• Cans. Usually, such containers contain large amount of the sealant, for instance, 1000 ml. A brush or pneumatic gun are required for application of compound. Such products are perfect for sealing the large area, particularly, luggage compartment seams.
• Tubes. This package is provided with a dosing tips for easy application of the sealant. The container capacity is usually about 300 ml. On the average, such amount of the product is sufficient for treating the door or bonnet part.
• Small tubes. Such compact container usually contains no more than 150 ml of the sealant. The product is suitable for fast sealing of a seam in case of insignificant defect detection.

Composition

Apart from active ingredients, such as resin, polyurethane, MS-polymer, the sealants include solvents. The products harden upon evaporation of solvents.

Tips on seam sealants use

Specify, if the product you are interested in, is compatible with the material, which needs to be treated. Use sealants in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction. Particularly, before you start sealing the seams, it is recommended to clean the working surface thoroughly. Usually, a soft cloth and special substances, including ones for degreasing, are used for this. Works, related to body sealing, should be performed in a well-ventilated room using respiratory protection.

Follow storage requirements of the product. In particular, do not forget to close the container with sealant residues. Moreover, it is recommended to store the products in a cool place.

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